From across Papua New Guinea
Questions have been raised in Parliament over the recruitment process into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF], with Morobe Provincial member Rainbo Paita calling for greater transparency and fairness. Mr Paita questioned Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph on how recruits were selected, raising concerns about possible discrepancies and regional imbalance in the intake. He […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea [NBC PNG] today announced that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for all remaining London Broncos home matches for the 2026 season. PNG NBC will broadcast these home games across PNG and selected Pacific Island markets. In Papua New Guinea, NBC will feature all the matches […]
Vehicle checks will start in Tari town to remove unsafe vehicles from the road. Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited [MVIL] Tari Branch, working with the Tari Police Traffic Division, launched the operation on Wednesday to improve road safety in Hela Province. MVIL Tari Branch Manager Jobbie Toliman said this is the first time the branch has […]
Parliament has passed the long-awaited Vagrancy Bill this afternoon, with an overwhelming vote of 80 to 1. The bill, initially introduced by National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, is seen as a key measure to address rising lawlessness in urban centres across the country. Growing concerns over public safety, crime, and increasing urban migration in […]
Lume Polume has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Information and Communications Technology Authority [NICTA] for a period of four years, starting from January 28, 2026. The appointment was confirmed by Acting Information and Communications Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. Mr Polume takes up the role after serving as acting CEO […]
A group of Morobe elites has presented a petition to the Morobe Governor’s Office, seeking its tabling in Parliament. The petition was formally handed over on Wednesday at the Tutumang House precinct, facilitated by Ahi LLG Ward Councillor Ezra Tali. Tali said the petition is addressed to Prime Minister James Marape and relevant authorities. “The […]
Heavy rains and flooding is expected in parts of Papua New Guinea as Cyclone Narelle intensifies. The National Weather Office has issued strong wind and flood warnings and says people must take precautions. According to the National Weather Office Cyclone Narelle is slowly building towards the southern part of Papua New Guinea. The Weather Office […]
Chairman of Madang Provincial Health Authority (MPHA), Dr Boga Figa, has given a directive for all vehicles belonging to MPHA to be Z- plated, and for all drivers to have permits from the Department of Works before they can drive government vehicles. He issued the directives whilst handing over the keys of two new vehicles […]
A 24-year-old law student from the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] has turned her academic success into a philanthropic mission to bolster tourism education in her home village. Marie Jose Laua, a final-year student in one of the country’s most competitive courses, recently delivered a significant donation of 100 chairs and several laptops to […]
The Director of Papua New Guinea’s first standalone tourism institute has issued a challenge to the National Department of Education, calling for a systematized approach to vocational training to ensure no student is left behind by the country’s 1-6-6 education reform. Alphonse Foimae Junior, Director of Eco Pacific Tourism, applauded the government’s 1-6-6 program, which […]