From across Papua New Guinea
Opposition Leader James Nomane has urged the Prime Minister and the Chief Secretary to immediately ensure that Papua New Guinea’s newly appointed Electoral Commissioner, Professor Nicole Haley, is sworn into office. In a statement, Mr. Nomane said Professor Haley was appointed by the Electoral Commission’s Appointments Committee three weeks ago but has yet to assume […]
Families evicted from Portion 11, 55 & 56 at 9 Mile have called for an investigation into the ownership of the land, saying they have lived on the property for more than four decades. The call was made during a visit by newly appointed Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Member for Port Moresby […]
The Office of Climate Change and Development Authority [CCDA] has denied allegations that they were responsible for locking out the new Minister for Environment and Conservation, John Kaupa, early this week. Acting CCDA Managing Director, Debra Sungi in a statement, says that she nor any of her CCDA Officers, has access to, or possession of […]
A major crackdown on illegal gambling in Western Highlands and Jiwaka has resulted in the arrest of 65 people, who are now being held at the Mt Hagen Police Station cell block. The operation was carried out last Friday by police personnel from Jiwaka and Western Highlands in collaboration with the National Gaming Control Board […]
Agiru Memorial Dauli High School in Komo Hulia District has received a major boost to science education after collecting three crates of science kits donated by the National Department of Education [NDoE] from the Hela Education Services Office in Tari on Tuesday [21-07-26]. The school was among four Hela high schools selected for the donation, […]
Senior law and justice leaders from Papua New Guinea have reaffirmed their commitment to work together to improve community safety, strengthen access to justice and deliver better services for citizens. The commitment was made during the recent Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership [APLJ] Strategic Program Governance Meeting, where leaders reviewed progress made under […]
Simbu Province is staring down a humanitarian crisis as El Niño enters its second month, with drinking water sources drying up, food gardens failing, and bushfires destroying crops and forest. Communities from Konoma to Dinga 1 and Dinga 2 in Suwai LLG of Sinesine-Yongomugl District are feeling the full impact of the drought. NBC visited […]
Another body has been recovered in the search for the 27 passengers who went missing three days ago after a boat incident in New Ireland Province. The latest recovery was made early this morning along the coastline of Djaul Island, bringing the total number of bodies recovered to two. Both victims are female, while 25 […]
The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance [SILAG] has outlined its proposed governance and financial reforms in a draft legislation as it moves closer to becoming a university. The proposals were presented during a stakeholder consultation workshop held in Port Moresby last week, where government agencies and key stakeholders reviewed the draft bill. SILAG was […]
After serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Special Economic Zones Authority [SEZA] for four years, Kikila Yavase has been appointed as the authority’s Chief Executive Officer for the next four years. The appointment was approved by the National Executive Council and announced by International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru. Minister Maru congratulated […]