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Financal literacy for students

Having management and control over your finances in these hard economic times is just as crucial to students as it is to adults. That’s the aim of a Financial Literacy Training in Alotau targeting students on school holiday. A training usually reserved for people in small to medium enterprises and the average side hustle, it’s […]

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Mendi Munihu MP drives education reform and infrastructure expansion

Mendi Munihu MP and Vice Minister for State-Owned Enterprises, Raphael Tonpi, is championing a significant overhaul of the education system in his district. He emphasized a need for widespread awareness and adaptation to the new national policy, stressing that massive awareness and training are essential for stakeholders and the public to fully grasp the ongoing […]

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Hela Governor impressed with conduct of LLG Elections in the Province

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has commended the Hela people for their commitment to conducting free, fair, and safe elections. Speaking during a provincial assembly meeting on Thursday afternoon, Governor Undialu highlighted the transformation in the people’s mindset regarding the electoral process. “Congratulations to all ward councilors who are with their people and the LLG presidents […]

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NCD Governor arrives in Manus for the inaugural Culture and Canoe Festival

Manus Province is gearing up to celebrate the distinct Manus Canoe Culture scheduled on December 7. National Capital District [NCD] Governor Powes Parkop arrived in Manus Province on Friday in preparation for the inaugural Manus Canoe and Culture Festival. The highly anticipated event will take place at the Chalakupwen Beachfront in Mokoreng village, Los Negros […]

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Giroea touch footy brings community spirit to Girobara village in Rigo

The Giroea Touch Footy Competition is once again bringing festive cheer and community spirit to Girobara village in Rigo district Central Province this Christmas season. The annual competition, now in its third year, is held during the holiday period to keep children and youths positively engaged and away from harmful activities. According to the organizers, […]

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Ban imposed on firecracker imports at Indonesian border

A total ban has been placed on the importation of firecrackers through the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia border as festive season celebrations begin. PNG Customs officers at Wutung say they have recorded an increase in attempts to move firecrackers across the border from Indonesia into PNG. They confirmed that approval to import any firecrackers can only […]

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NBC retracks headline

The National Broadcasting Corporation has retracted a headline it published earlier during the day derived from a statement made by the Minister for Police and Acting Minister for Information Communication and Technology Peter Tsiamalili Jr. The headline reads, “Tsiamalili says 2027 elections will proceed in Bougainville” The headline may have implied an opposing response against […]

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Rosso secures K15 million for Malahang as school celebrates Grade 12 graduation

Malahang Technical Secondary School is preparing for major improvements that will benefit future students in both academic and trade pathways with help package from their local MP. Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso have confirmed a K15 million infrastructure package for Malahang Technical Secondary School. This was announced during an interview with this […]

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Manus LLG Presidents officially sworn-in

Eleven Local-Level Government [LLG] Presidents were formally sworn in yesterday afternoon at the Manus Provincial Lapan Assembly, officially inducting them as Members of the Assembly. The only absent leader was the President of Nigoherm LLG, Paul Silas. The eleven inducted leaders who took their oath before Senior Provincial Magistrate Jasper Amanu were, Ray Wawah, Melkie […]