From across Papua New Guinea
The National Court yesterday issued urgent restraining orders against members of the Behori clan, preventing further obstruction of Water PNG’s access to the Sogeri pipeline in the Lower Koiari area. Justice Thomas Anis ruled in favor of Water PNG’s application, emphasizing that the city’s population must not be placed at risk by continued blockades. The […]
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has acknowledged Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey for providing K400,000 in financial assistance to Ambarina Primary School in the Ambenob local level government [LLG] area. Governor Pariwa presented a dummy cheque on behalf of the Treasurer to school headmistress Loma Dau during a official ceremony on Friday. The presentation was witnessed by provincial […]
State Owned Enterprises Minister William Duma has urged Papua New Guineans to embrace modern technology to ensure the country keeps pace with global advancements. Speaking at the official opening of the new Datec retail showroom in Lae on Friday, Duma praised the company for its long-standing service and commitment to introducing innovative technology into the […]
The Cassowary United Church in Lae, Morobe, has officially launched ground-filling works to reclaim its premises two years after part of its property was destroyed by natural disaster. The church’s backyard was washed away by the flooding Bumbu River in August 2024, forcing the congregation to spend two years raising funds to restore the land. […]
Construction of a new double classroom at Wapulaka Junior High School in Magarima, Hela, is scheduled for completion later this month. The project fully supported by a K200,000 allocation from the Magarima District Development Authority [DDA], is designed to relieve overcrowded learning spaces and improve conditions for students. Speaking to NBC News, Magarima DDA chief […]
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] has been signed to establish Hela’s first permanent emergency fire response service in Tari. The agreement, signed between the Hela Provincial Government [HPG], the National Airports Corporation [NAC], and the Papua New Guinea Fire Service [PNGFS], will see the province receive its first dedicated fire truck. The new station […]
The Simbu Provincial Health Authority and the Simbu Catholic Health Services have announced a temporary reduction in health services across the province, citing the worsening effects of El Niño on water supply, food security, and other essential resources needed to sustain normal operations. The decision affects health facilities under both organizations, which say the continued […]
Residents of Asigi in Sohe, Northern, are calling for the urgent restoration of basic government services to their area following severe disruption to their livelihoods over the past three years. Community members highlighted their plight during a joint stakeholder awareness campaign conducted at Papoga, Kanari, and Jajau villages recently. The community has been struggling to […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] has given illegal squatters residing behind the 5 Mile headquarters in Port Moresby 21 days to leave the property or face eviction by police. Managing Director Kora Nou made the announcement today following an alleged attack on the son of a senior NBC staff member over the weekend. The victim […]
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has responded to concerns raised by communities in Angoram over the new Middle Sepik electoral boundary, saying the matter is now being addressed in consultation with relevant government agencies. The Governor’s response was posted on his official Facebook page on Saturday, 1st August following concerns raised by the Kanda communities […]