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The Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youths has made key recommendations on addressing “deeply concerning national outcomes” among this group of people in the country. When presenting and tabling the report on Child and Youth wellbeing in Parliament on Thursday, the Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youths, through Chairman Powes Parkop made various […]
The report on Child and Youth wellbeing tabled in Parliament on Thursday by Special Parliamentary Committee Chairman Powes Parkop, highlighted deeply concerning national outcomes. Led by the Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youths, and from two inquiries conducted in October, 2025 and April 2026 respectively, the report confirmed that too many children and youth […]
Parliament heard this week that while the Government is working on the expansion of the Ramu Nickel Mine in Madang Province under Special Mining Lease 14, 90% of what’s stated in the earlier Lease 8 has not been fulfilled. Raicoast MP Kessy Sawang in a question to Mining Minister Solen Loifa, also highlighted for over […]
The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance [SILAG] has completed its final stakeholder consultation on the proposed Somare Public Service University Bill 2027. The consultation was held at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby and brought together government department heads, legal experts and other key stakeholders to review the draft bill. SILAG Chief Executive Officer […]
Baisu Correctional Institution in Western Highlands Province is facing a serious water shortage, with the PNG Correctional Service warning that inmates could be transferred if the dry spell continues Baisu Gaol Commander, Superintendent Jim Kaming, says the institution has been without a reliable water supply for the past two to three months as the drought […]
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has called on Works and Highways Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr to clarify who is responsible for awarding road contracts under the Transport Sector Support Program [TSSP]. Mr Juffa raised concerns over the implementation of the Kokoda Highway sealing project, questioning the partnership and agreement between the government of PNG and Australia […]
Prime Minister James Marape has made it clear to the electorate members not to expect the Government to give out endless funds in this disastrous time. Responding to Sinasina-Yongomugl MP, Kerenga Kua, on funds in the recent parliament sitting Mr Marape said the district and provincial heads must optimize how much money they have. Mr […]
South Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu has welcomed the appointment of Bogia MP Robert Naguri as the new Minister for Information and Communication Technology. He said this, following a cabinet reshuffle announced by the Prime Minister on Tuesday. Masiu who has served in the ICT portfolio for the last 6 years, says he is satisfied with […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands John Rosso has asked Kundiawa-Gembogl MP Muguwa Dilu to provide the necessary documents relating to land royalty claims by the Enduka people of the Mirane community. During question time in Parliament today, Mr Dilu asked when royalty payments for the alienated land in Mirane would be made. He […]
East New Britain Provincial Administrator Levi Mano last night, submitted the province’s 2025 financial report on the Provincial Service Improvement Program (SIP) via the new Bilum Digital platform. The digital platform is being rolled out by the Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD), since 2023 with the first few pilot provinces already submitting their […]