From across Papua New Guinea
Candidate number 30 in the Dei Open By-Election, McQueenie Waiya, has been excluded from the race during the 15th exclusion today. Despite bowing out, Mr Waiya said he leaves the contest with gratitude and respect for the electoral process. He became the first of the remaining 25 candidates to officially attend the counting centre to […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has finally regained control of the former North Solomons Provincial Government building in Arawa Town, commonly known as the XYZ Building, after many years of effort. The breakthrough came after talks between Lands and Physical Planning Minister and North Nasioi MP Henry Johns Potabu and local businessman William Toroama, who […]
Schools, communities and landowners across Papua New Guinea will take part in a large-scale tree-planting program over the next five years, following National Executive Council approval of a major forestry initiative. Forests Minister Salio Waipo confirmed that the National Reforestation and Afforestation Program [NRAP] 2025–2030 has been endorsed by NEC, paving the way for nationwide […]
Service delivery in remote Papua New Guinea remains one of the most costly and challenging exercises for the government. Middle Ramu MP, Kansol Harwai Kamdaru, expressed this whilst speaking on the costs of service delivery to his district. Much of my district is only accessible by air and while helicopter charters are very expensive, there […]
Prime Minister James Marape has today declared that his government fully accepts the findings of a recent international financial assessment and is committed to addressing all recommendations to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s economic security and integrity. The Prime Minister said the Government will not blame past administrations, but will take responsibility and act decisively. “We […]
A new underground water supply system is now fully operational at Bunsil, delivering clean water to the local station, primary school, aid post and the newly established high school in Tewae-Siassi District. Drilling for the system has been completed, with water now drawn from underground reserves. This is a major step forward in improving access […]
Twenty-seven foreign fishermen are now in police custody following a major crackdown on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated [IUU] fishing in Gulf Province waters. The arrests followed the interception of three foreign fishing vessels by the Fisheries Patrol Vessel Ilakini, during coordinated sea patrols led by the National Fisheries Authority. The Ilakini is one of three […]
Kumil Bridge separating the two districts of Bogia and Sumkar in Madang was partly severed early Thursday morning due to a heavy downpour and flooding. According to the provincial civil engineer in Madang, work on reconstructing the abutment on the Bogia side of the Kumil bridge is set to start today. NBC News was on […]
Students, parents and the Board of Management of Malabita Primary School in the Baubake constituency of Buin have received a newly built and refurbished double classroom that will greatly benefit them as the new year begins. The presentation was made yesterday, Monday 10 February 2026, marking an important boost for the school as classes resume […]
Thirty students from the Hagalu Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Centre in Tari proudly graduated yesterday at the 53rd Graduation Ceremony of Dauli College of Higher Education. They were among 150 graduands who received qualifications in Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching, Diploma in Primary Teaching, and bachelor’s degree in Primary Teaching. While 120 students […]