From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea remains among the most perceived corrupt countries in the world, according to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index [CPI] released this afternoon. The report, published by Transparency International PNG [TIPNG], reveals that PNG scored just 26 out of 100, a significant four-point drop from its 2024 score of 31. The CPI measures perceived […]
A senior education officer in Madang Province has called on responsible authorities to prioritize education in its development plans. Headmaster of Holy Spirit Primary School Francis Arigini, said there is a need for more high schools to be built to cater for the annual increases in the number of students continuing onto grade nine. Arigini, […]
The People’s Progress Party [PPP] has secured a major victory in New Ireland as candidate Byron Chan was officially declared the Provincial Member-elect today. Chan clinched the seat following the eighth exclusion of National Alliance candidate Joshua Takin Soi. The final distribution of votes pushed Chan well past the finish line, ending the race with […]
The Milne Bay Provincial Government [MBPG] Division of Community Development has officially moved into the digital age with the launch of a new online data system, ending years of manual record-keeping. The cloud-based database, launched last week, is designed to streamline case management, store client information, and manage record systems securely online. The initiative was […]
The educational landscape of the Huon Gulf District reached a significant height this week with the official commissioning of Bubia Lutheran Junior High School. The elevation, which aligns with the National Government’s 1-6-6 Education Reform Policy, marks the end of a long journey for the institution. While the school has been working intensively towards this […]
The race for the New Ireland Provincial seat has tightened significantly, with the field now narrowed to just three candidates following the latest round of counting. As of Tuesday morning, People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate and early frontrunner Byron Chan continues to hold his lead with 20,581 votes. He is followed by Independent candidate Kepas […]
Rachael Marape, wife of Prime Minister James Marape, has issued a call to action for international partners and business leaders to maintain their support for a medical ship providing critical healthcare to Papua New Guinea’s most isolated regions. Speaking as the Patron of YWAM Ships PNG at a fundraising event on the Gold Coast, Mrs […]
The National Polytechnic Institute of PNG’s Academic staff have started a sit-in protest to petition the prolonged failure to address contracts, salary and retirement entitlements. The protest started yesterday and will go on for the next 14 days, ending 23rd of this month. A spokesperson for the staff, Raymond Toli, clarified that there are number […]
The race for the New Ireland provincial seat is nearing its climax at the St. Peter Torot Centre. Following the completion of the sixth exclusion at 7:00pm last night, People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate Byron Chan has consolidated his lead, though he remains just shy of the absolute majority required for a declaration. As the […]
Air Niugini’s fleet modernization journey reached new grounds this week as its first Airbus A220-300, registered as P2-PGA, touched down in Japan following a high-profile stopover at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The aircraft is currently participating in a two-day special airshow arrangement in partnership with Airbus. This international tour serves a dual purpose in showcasing the […]