From across Papua New Guinea
Counting in the Dei Open by-election has entered its fourth day today, with results from all three Local Level Governments continuing to show a close contest among the leading candidates. As of the close of counting last night, Independent candidate Desmond Paul Kipa is maintaining a narrow lead with 5,896 votes, followed closely by fellow […]
People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate Byron Chan has surged to a significant lead as counting for the New Ireland Provincial By-Election enters its second day. As of 2:00pm this afternoon, election officials reached a milestone with the completion of Count 10. Five additional ballot boxes were processed during this round, sourced from the Tanir, Nimamar, […]
The National Department of Health [NDoH] says the recent Nipah virus [NiV] cases reported in India do not pose an immediate threat to Papua New Guinea. NDoH confirmed that the World Health Organization [WHO] has assessed the risk of international spread, including to PNG, as low and has not recommended any travel or trade restrictions. […]
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 […]