From across Papua New Guinea
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] on Friday celebrated a historic milestone of 60 years of delivering healthcare services to the people of Western Highlands and the wider Highlands region. The celebration was marked by the official opening of a brand new modern radiology unit at the hospital campus along with new dental equipment […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority has a new Chief Executive Officer in Dr Jonah Kurubi. His appointment was announced by WHPHA Board Chairman Sam Koim during the opening of the new radiology diagnostic unit at Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital on Friday. Dr Kurubi is a senior specialist medical officer and has served the […]
Air Niugini has successfully operated its inaugural international commercial flight using its new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to Cairns, Australia, on Friday, March 27, 2026. The one hour and 30-minute flight, PX090, was commanded by Captain Timothy Narara and Captain Joachim Ortlauf, supported by a three-member cabin crew. Passengers departing Port Moresby were welcomed onboard with […]
The people of Rawo and Laitre of Bewani Wutung Onei LLG of Vanimo Green District are now benefitting from a road built by the European Union EU-STEIT PNG Program who have been in the Sepik Region for almost 6 years now. The road built is part of EU STREIT PNG aim to improve rural infostructures […]
Wilyete Cocoa Depo is now Sandaun’s very own and first Cocoa Processing Facility, producing fine Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter, and Chocolate all from West Sepik Cocoa. The Cocoa Processing Facility was officially opened by the European Union Ambassador to PNG Her Excellency Erika Hesznos and the Deputy Secretary for National Planning and Monitoring Michael Kamung […]
With less than 30 days remaining, preparations are ramping up across East Sepik Province for the upcoming Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from April 21–23 at the Sir Michael Somare Stadium in Wewak. A total of 351 cocoa samples have been submitted for pre-judging, with entries received […]
A total of 284 police recruit intake of 2025 passed out as probationary constables at the National Centre of Excellence at Bomana Police College on 26th March (yesterday). This intake passed out 41 female and 243 male probationary constables which is the highest number of female recruits since the elevation of the College to National […]
St Anne’s Girls Vocational School in Alexishafen, Sek, Madang District, joined the nation in celebrating National Women’s Day. The celebration focused on breaking down systemic barriers and promoting equality for women and girls in Papua New Guinea. Under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” with a sub-theme, “Give to Gain.” St […]
The Tewae Siassi District Development Authority [TSDDA] has procured medical supplies to support healthcare services across the district. Under the leadership of Chairman Dr. Kobby Bomareo, the authority purchased medicines for six key health facilities, Etep Rural Hospital and Wasu Health Centre in Wasu, Semo Health Center, Lablab Health Cente in Siassi, Sialum Health Center […]
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA] has celebrated World Tuberculosis [TB] Day at Gerehu General Hospital with the launching of SSI TB Program. The SSI TB Program is the new initiative that introduces an AI-powered portable X-ray machine designed to detect TB at its earliest stages. It will greatly help them quickly identify […]