From across Papua New Guinea
The Chairman of the Pacific Islands Tax Administration Association [PITAA] and PNG Internal Revenue Commissioner, Sam Koim handed over the chair to Vanuatu during the 21st PITAA conference in Port Vila on Monday. Mr Koim says after serving for a year, the journey has been as rewarding as it has been challenging. “Collaboration has been […]
Papua New Guinea lost to Cook Islands 45-63 last night at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao. The PNG Under-21 side, despite keeping a close race in the first two quarters, couldn’t maintain the momentum in second half as host country using crowd advantage overpowered PNG to […]
The future of Papua New Guinea remains uncertain with the current state of the country, but Central governor Rufina Peter is adamant youths can change the landscape. Ms. Peter who traveled to Goilala district on Independence Day to mark the celebrations with the local people in the district said youths are the agents of change. […]
The Member for Kandep Don Polye has called for an extension of the State of Emergency [SOE] to all parts of Enga for another two months. Mr Polye believes extending the SOE throughout the Province is critical. The Kandep MP said Enga has experienced different tribal fights and order must be restored with agencies of […]
Pope Francis has called for an end to tribal fighting in the country. Tribal fighting up in the highlands has become a common theme with many lives lost, properties damaged and so much government resources such as funding and security personnel deployed. The head of the catholic church during his recent visit, says tribal fights […]
Prime Minister James Marape returned to the University of Papua New Guinea, to personally respond to a petition by the students, presented by their student representative council last month. This was the first time a country’s CEO personally responded to students petition. He went prepared with a power point presentation, and spent up to three […]
The continuous delay in holding the Community Development Agreement [CDA] forum for the Porgera mine is frustrating locals in the area. Enga’s Governor Sir Peter Ipatas believes the CDA forum is key for Porgera Mine to reopen and see operations restored. A source told NBC, that Porgera mine operations were suspended on Sunday 15th, and […]
The University of Papua New Guinea celebrated its 49th Independence anniversary at the Vice Chancellor Oval. Today’s celebration marked the journey of this great nation. As an institution, UPNG remains committed to educating the future leaders of Papua New Guinea, and it celebrates the momentous occasion with style. Cultural diversity was on full display as […]
A show of unity for Papua New Guineans who call the Republic of Vanuatu – home, as they chant with pride through Port Vila CBD to celebrate forty- nine years of independence. Thousands of miles away from home, the distance across the Pacific Ocean is never a deep obstacle, to drown the nationalistic pride, marked […]
While a quiet Independence for Alotau, the seaside township did not disappoint with their usual march parade and float displays to the Alice Wedega Park. Deputy Governor Lelena Metoa was a guest of honor; he reminded the small crowd of government and business house employees to reflect on how far PNG has come and the […]