From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape officiated at the launching of a number of government projects on Madang’s Karkar Island yesterday. The projects included the refurbished district headquarters complex at Kinim Government Station, water supply for the station, a state house for the MP, and visiting government officials to the island, a solar project at the Gaubin […]
All eighty- one ward councilors from the Tari Pori District of Hela Province will meet face-to-face with their Local MP and Prime Minister, James Marape at the Hulukumaiya House in Tari. The meeting brings together Local Level Government (LLG) presidents and ward councilors from across the district after the successful 2025 LLG Elections in the […]
The Madang Provincial Education Division has clarified the circumstances surrounding the ongoing situation at Malala Catholic Secondary School following tensions between the school administration and nearby communities. Early Wednesday morning (January 28), members of nearby communities staged a peaceful march to the school and locked the main gate, demanding that the principal vacate the school […]
Markham Smart Farmers Association launched a new Resource center in Markham District of Morobe Province on Wednesday. The project is an initiative of MFSA with assistance by Digicel foundation with 50K in 2024. Construction for the project started in 2023 and was complete at the end of last year. President for MFSA John Gaif said; […]
The Catholic Diocese of Kundiawa hosted a three-day celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the society of the Divine Word Missionaries [SVD] worldwide and their 130 years in Papua New Guinea. The events also honored 40 years of priestly service by SVD priest Fr. Ryszard Wajda, parish priest of Wangoi Parish in Chuave District. […]
Over the past three years, Hela Provincial Government, in partnership with the National Government, has invested more than K20 million in Hawa Correctional Service [CS] with further investments continuing through ongoing activities. Hela Governor Philip Undialu says the Hawa CS 99-hectare land acquisition, perimeter fencing, and access road cost K10 million. He said the construction […]
The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has issued a strong response to a viral Facebook post by former police officer and concerned citizen Wine Niel, addressing claims of negligence at Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa General Hospital [SJNM-Kundiawa]. In a public statement dated January 29, 2026, Chief Executive Officer of SiPHA, Dr. Ken Kassi, extended […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced plans to personally meet with Goilala leaders to find a solution to the displacement of Goilala people following the recent Two Mile Hill eviction in Port Moresby. The Prime Minister’s intervention comes amid public debate and growing concern after some Goilala people were unfairly labelled as criminals following law […]
SP Hunters second-rower Murray Connors is ready to shoulder the load for the forward pack in the 2026 Hostplus Cup season. After a solid debut in 2025 where he appeared in 21 games, Connors has transitioned from a rookie to a reliable forward of head coach Paul Aiton’s roster. Now cementing his place as an […]
Four armed criminals who were involved in robbing Diamond Brothers Supermarket in Kavieng have been apprehended and are now detained at Kavieng Police Station. New Ireland Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Albert Beli confirmed that the four suspects, who were in the company of more than ten armed criminals who robbed the shop this morning […]