From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has conveyed his deep sorrow over the death of Telefomin MP and Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim, who passed away early this morning. Mr Marape said he was informed of the minister’s condition twice, at 12:30am and 1:30am, before he went to the Pacific International Hospital. He was there […]
Bugandi Secondary School in Lae will benefit from a K5 million funding from the Lae City Authority for the construction of its new hall. Member for Lae and Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso, made this announcement during the 30th graduation of Bugandi Secondary School last Friday. Deputy PM Ross said the project is part of […]
Kiriwina-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuriesa has contended against the takeover of the Opposition Government leadership by Chuave MP James Nomane. He says he will not challenge this decision and has wished Nomane well. Speaking on local radio, NBC Milne Bay this morning, Tomuriesa says it hasn’t always been easy trying to lead a group already fragmented […]
The people of remote Telefomin District in West Sepik Province have lost a great leader and son, following the passing of Works and Highways Minister and their MP, Solan Mirisim, just after midnight. NBC News was informed that MP Mirisim was rushed by the St. John’s Ambulance to the Pacific International Hospital [PIH] early this […]
Hela Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Michael Welly has issued a strong call for partnership to the 81 newly elected ward councilors of the Tari Pori District. Speaking shortly after their induction last week, PPC Welly stressed that a close working relationship between the councilors and the police service is critical for effectively maintaining law and […]
Government Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has announced that the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority [NMCA] has now been officially established as an office under the Public Service Management Act. He said Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae signed the notice on November 19, 2025, giving NMCA the same status as a government department for administrative and financial […]
A visiting team of Australian volunteer specialists has completed 12 life-changing surgeries and 58 patient consultations during a week-long medical mission in the West Sepik Province. The team, part of the Interplast Program, arrived in Vanimo on November 22 and performed their final hand surgery on Friday, November 28. Lead surgeon Dr Peter Maloney, an […]
Out of the 11 local level government in northern, Urban LLG is the first to swear in its 11 ward councilors together with the Popondetta town mayor. Among the 11 ward councilors two are female, the swearing in ceremony for the urban LLG ward councilors and Popondetta town mayor was conducted at Higaturu councilor’s chambers […]
The Supreme Court has today confirmed the earlier vote by Opposition MPs, officially declaring Chuave MP James Nomane as the new Leader of the Opposition. Mr Nomane said the court’s decision reflects what most Opposition MPs have wanted since June 2025, but could not achieve earlier due to political interference. He said he is humbled […]
At least four special needs children at Alotau’s Inclusive Education Resource Centre Callan Services will be streaming students to mainstream schools next year to pursue their education after completing their basic education at Milne Bays only Out of eighteen [18] children who graduated last week, four have special needs, autism, and hearing impairment among them. […]