From across Papua New Guinea
The Pagwi and Burui communities in Angoram and Wasara-Gawi, will now have access to clean and healthy drinking water, following the installation of three water filters. The project complements the Clean Water Program, initiated by East Sepik governor Allan Bird with the first solar-powered bore in Marienberg, Angoram district, designed to address the urgent need […]
Senior statesman and Member for Abau, Sir Puka Temu, has cautioned the National Parliament against rushing into constitutional changes, warning that the country must avoid repeating the disastrous mistakes of the 1995 provincial government reforms. Contributing to the debate on the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission [CLRC] report, the five-term MP told the House that […]
Member for Sinesine-Yongomugl, Kerenga Kua, has questioned the government in Parliament over the recent grey listing of Papua New Guinea by the global financial watchdog. Mr Kua directed a series of questions to Prime Minister James Marape, saying the issue is now affecting the country’s reputation and could impact businesses and ordinary citizens. He said […]
Opposition Leader James Nomane has called on Prime Minister James Marape to reduce the size of the national cabinet, saying many ministers are not doing enough to serve the people. Speaking in Parliament this afternoon, Mr Nomane said the recent mini cabinet reshuffle showed what the public expects from government ministers. He pointed to the […]
A book titled “Kastom Giraun” which means customary land in English, has been launched by the Community Advocacy Organization, ACT NOW PNG today. ACT NOW Campaign Manager, Eddie Tanago in a statement says, this 24 page book is aimed at educating young people, about the value and importance of customary land. Mr. Tanago says that […]
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have secured a K200 million residential Players Village at Airways, as part of major infrastructure preparations in the countdown to the club’s 2028 entry into the National Rugby League [NRL]. A groundbreaking ceremony held today at the site officially launched the development of the C9 Apartment Residences, which will serve […]
For soldiers at Moem Barracks in Wewak, the upcoming presentation of the King’s Color is more than a formal military parade, it marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another in the proud history of the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment [2RPIR]. Fourteen years ago, in 2012, troops at Moem Barracks stood […]
Parliament will resume at 2 pm today for its first sitting of the year, with a major governance reform bill expected to go before the House. One of the key pieces of legislation listed for its second reading is Directive No.4 of the Constitutional Law Reform Commission, a bill that proposes significant changes to Papua […]
Middle Fly District will shift its treasury operations from Kiunga to Nomad as accounts for 2026 opens. This was revealed by Middle Fly District Administrator Petrus Malongim. Led by provincial finance manager Lewa Kolomba and Kewo Kapala, recently visited Nomad to inspect the new treasury office and provide recommendations on setting it up. Malongim said […]
In a country as diverse as Papua New Guinea, radio is more than just entertainment but a form of connection. That is the firm belief of one of the nation’s most iconic voices, Kasty Turner Arifeae. Known to thousands of listeners as ‘Kake Lareva Kasty’, the veteran announcer recently received the King’s 50th Anniversary Golden […]