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PNG’s youth bulge a ‘fact we must plan for’
More than one in three Papua New Guineans are young people aged 15 to 34, putting immense pressure on schools, jobs, and health services across the country, according to new figures from the National Statistical Office [NSO].
K1.2m land deposit paid for Manam resettlement
Displaced people of Manam Island in Madang will soon relocate to their new permanent home at Mumbndap in Bogia after a K1.2 million material deposit payment was handed over to traditional landowners last Friday.
Vanimo faces 3-month shortage as shipping crisis leaves shops empty
Shops across Vanimo have been running empty for almost three months, with basic household items like rice, tin fish, sugar, and coffee in short supply.
Gulf farmers complete cocoa pruning training
Nearly 30 local farmers, including a strong turnout of women and youth, have successfully completed a practical cocoa pruning training session in the Keipi Melaripi Local Level Government [LLG] area of Kerema, Gulf.
Elimbari TVET in Simbu gets new vehicle to drive students’ dreams
After two decades of service and nine years without a vehicle, Elimbari Technical Vocational Education and Training [TVET] in Chuave has finally received a brand-new Land Cruiser on Tuesday.
Hela PHA warns of health risks amid El Niño drought
A public warning has been issued in the Hela province for people to take responsibility of their health and safety of their children as the province struggles with the severe El Nino weather conditions.
SP appoints local talent as brewery manager
SP Brewery has appointed Noel Pepemik as the new manager for its Port Moresby Brewery, marking a major milestone in localizing senior operational leadership within the company.
Joint US-PNG disaster exercise under way in Morobe
A four-day joint disaster management and humanitarian field training exercise between Papua New Guinea civil-military partners and international agencies is currently under way across Morobe to build local response capacity.
Simbu secures record STEM scholarship intake for studies abroad
14 high-achieving Grade 12 students from Simbu Province have been selected to pursue overseas tertiary studies under the national Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics [STEM] scholarship program.
Tour operator opens first international outing
A new tour operator in Milne Bay province is extending an invite to Papua New Guineans who wish to join a two-day tour in Japan scheduled for June, 2027.
Takita Travel and Tours is calling on interested tour operators, sight owners, groups and individuals to register as invitation for the adventure, which closes on Sunday, August 16 2026.
With over 25 years of working experience in the Tourism and Hospitality industry, owner and tour Guide for Takita Travel and Tours, Gali Joel, said Papua New Guineans need to be exposed overseas to experience the diverse opportunities and activities the tourism industry offers.
"We'd like to have an experience where we can also impart to our tourists when we bring them to our tour sites" she said.