From across Papua New Guinea
The political head of Central Province vows to defend illegal land grabbing from her people. Governor Rufina Peter said her people would not be “mere spectators on their land”. “We will not permit the pillaging of land within our borders, and or belonging to the Central Provincial Government without due process and respect for our […]
Fans were on the edge of their seats following a nail-biting match which saw Togoba Coffee stun Moni Plus Tamaraws, 112-111 yesterday at the Sir John Guise Stadium Indoor Complex. With a few matches remaining ahead of the Port Moresby Elite Basketball [PEB] competition finals, teams have begun their quest to bring the best ball […]
THE Lae Tennis Club will be hosting its inaugural Junior Tennis Open tournament set for December 13-15 at the Lae Golf Club. LTC’s committee has confirmed that registrations will be open soon for juniors aged as young as six and under [6/U] up to 18/U to compete in singles and mixed doubles matches. “We expect […]
PNG will meet the Solomons in round 2 of the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup after a stunning 8-6 victory over Fiji yesterday. Following a historic win against Fiji in their first-ever participation in a beach soccer tournament, the PNG outfit powered by Fisherman Islanders anticipates a tough encounter, playing the host side this […]
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has called for an investigation into the Caution Bay development, near the PNG LNG site at Papa Lealea in Central Province. Mr. O’Neill alleges that the “280 hectares of prime state land were transferred to four companies in the British Virgin Islands in 2019, in turn 67 hectares were pre-sold”. […]
The 8th Biannual Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Papua New Guinea [PSPNG] opened with a strong call for urgent action to address the shortage of pharmacists across the country. Speaking at the event, PSPNG President Omega Manua highlighted the critical gap in the nation’s healthcare system, citing that the current number of pharmacists, almost […]
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has flagged a number of issues surrounding the proposed multi-million- kina casino development on Paga Hill, in Port Moresby. Mr. Parkop replying to questions from this newsroom said he was not in Port Moresby at the time of the groundbreaking ceremony, which happened early this month. Governor Parkop, who […]
The largest Melanesian Country in the Pacific Region will continue to respect the sovereignty of Indonesia. Prime Minister James Marape made it clear that PNG, “have no right at all, to encroach into the sovereignty issue discussion [regarding West Papua]. West Papua is a province of Indonesia, which occupy the other half of the island […]
The controversy surrounding the gaming license and building permit for the proposed Paga Hill Satellite Casino in Port Moresby takes another twist. Prime Minister James Marape who officiated at the groundbreaking early this month was caught off guard when NBC News asked him, ” I have no detailed information of the issue you guys [NBC] […]
Energy drives any economy, and access to clean and affordable energy can transform industries in the country. International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru addressing the recent 2024 PNG Petroleum and Energy Conference said PNG cannot move forward without solving the ongoing energy issue. He said with only 19% electricity coverage, combined with constant electricity […]