News
Minister Maru welcomes planned Swedish investment in PNG
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, has welcomed the decision of a Swedish company, Epiroc, for a potential long-term investment in Papua New Guinea with a particular focus on the mining sector, downstream processing and the development and skilling of PNG workforce in the area of engineering.
MITI and superfunds to enter into a strategic partnership
The Ministry of International Trade and Investment [MITI] will be entering into a strategic partnership with the superannuation funds to raise capital to invest in Special Economic Zones and national transformational projects like the planned acquisition of shares in the Ramu Agri Industries.
Hela farewells 60 FODE students to India
Hela Governor Philip Undialu confirmed the departure of 60 outstanding Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] students, 35 female and 25 males, selected for Parul University, India. Governor Undialu says this adds to the first 80+ students sent in 2024.
Lae police launch new emergency number for public
Lae Police, under the Metropolitan Command, in partnership with Digicel, Vodafone, Telikom PNG mobile networks, and NICTA, has successfully launched its new Emergency Number, 112.
Dagua LLG first in East Sepik to swear in leaders
Dagua Local Level Government [LLG], in Wewak District, East Sepik Province, is the first LLG to see its newly elected President and Ward Members sworn in at the East Sepik Provincial Assembly.
Marape reassures investors ahead of PNG Investment week in Australia
Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea remains one of the safest and most predictable investment destinations in the Indo-Pacific as he departs for major engagements with Australian mining, petroleum, and business leaders.
Chinese national caught with 36kg of gold at Jacksons Airport
Police and officers from the PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority have arrested a Chinese national who allegedly attempted to board an outbound flight with 36 kilograms of gold at Jacksons International Airport this morning.
Four people die in a boat accident after end of year party
A woman and three men died in a boat accident between the waters of Gereka and Lion Island on Saturday, according to police.
From classroom to mission field: Vanimo students change lives in upper Sepik
Holy Trinity Humanities Academy [HTHA] in Vanimo has completed a transformative week-long mission trip to the remote village of Kasai along the Sepik River near the PNG–Indonesia border, marking a new chapter in how the school celebrates student progression.
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.