From across Papua New Guinea
The maternity ward at Kimbe Provincial Hospital has received a new cardiotocography [CTG] machine, critical tool for monitoring the heart rates of unborn babies. The equipment was donated by Kimbe Hausik Friends [KHF], a charity organization known for its consistent efforts to improve healthcare accessibility in West New Britain. Despite consisting of only 10 women, […]
Five Local-Level Government (LLG) presidents and their 81 ward councilors from the Tari Pori District in Hela Province officially received their badges from Prime Minister James Marape last Friday. PM Marape, also local MP for Tari Pori, convened the leaders at Hulukumaiya Haus in what is being described as a first-of-its-kind gathering for the district. […]
A New Zealand aid project in Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns, and appears unlikely to be completed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) confirmed work on the Enga Electrification Project in PNG’s Highlands region had “stopped due to ongoing violence around the project area”. New Zealand invested $6.7 […]
A parliamentary inquiry into the Department of Works and Highways has revealed that the government’s flagship “Connect PNG” program has been operating in breach of existing legislation for the past five years. Under the Connect PNG Act 2021, a dedicated Trust Fund and oversight board are legally required to manage the K20 billion infrastructure program. […]
The Australian Government has announced it will slash visa fees for Papua New Guineans by more than 90 percent. This was announced by Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke at the Santos National Football Stadium, as a direct result of the PNG Chiefs’ historic entry into the National Rugby League [NRL]. Starting in July […]
Counting for the New Ireland Provincial Seat by-election is set to resume today after a weekend power outage brought progress to a standstill on Sunday. As of 7:00pm on Saturday, January 31, officials concluded Count 5, which covered five Local Level Governments [LLGs] in Nimamar, Tikana, Namatanai, Tanir, and Sentral Niu Ailan. The current standings […]
Today, Monday February second, the PNG Judiciary and Legal Fraternity will officially open the 2026 Legal Year at the Waigani National Court Complex in Port Moresby. The Legal Year Opening Service begun at eight o’clock this morning, bringing together judges, magistrates, lawyers, correctional services, disciplined forces and the public to mark the start of the […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced an investment of K11 billion in the country’s education sector over the next 10 years. This is the second biggest investment by the Marape Government to a single government sector in recent times after Connect PNG’s K20 billion. He said this investment will transform the country’s education sector in […]
Counting for the Dei Open by-election was suspended on Sunday after heavy rain caused flooding inside the counting tent, forcing election officials to halt the process. Returning Officer Philip Telape confirmed that counting officially started on Saturday, January 31, at around midday, after nine ballot boxes were removed from a secured container. “We started counting […]
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama, has boldly declared the reopening of blood-stained Panguna Mine by June this year. The President made this statement while debating the 2025 Budget in the House of Representatives in December last year. He points out that with Bougainville leading towards independence, it is critical that the region starts earning the money […]