From across Papua New Guinea
Construction works on the new level 4 Talasea District Hospital at Bola, commenced on Wednesday 18th December [yesterday]. The contractor, Pacific Development Contractors moved their machinery into the project site at the Bola Health Centre yesterday. Member for Talasea, Freddie Reu Kumai witnessed the commencement of works after presenting a K7.1 million cheque to the […]
PMV operators along the Kiunga-Tabubil highway in the North fly District of Western province are urged to closely monitor the road traffic rules during this festive season. The Acting Provincial Police Commander for North Fly Command Inspector Anjap Minata said there is an established operational hour for PMV’s operating along Kiunga-Tabubil highway for this festive […]
The National Fisheries Authority has presented K402 million to state as part of their Non-Tax Revenue Administration contribution, an increase of over K200m from last year. Prime Minister James Marape and Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey were on hand to receive the cheque from NFA managing director Justin Ilakini. Marape said there has been a 4.5 per […]
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL] has officially commenced the construction of a Jet A1 fuel import and storage facility located adjacent to the Motukea wharf. The project is being executed by China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering, a subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Company. Wapu Sonk, the Managing Director of KPHL, emphasized that this facility is […]
Prime Minister James Marape offers deepest sympathy and condolences to the people of Vanuatu for the massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake that claimed 14 lives. Marape said the magnitude 7.3 earthquake, which occurred approximately 30 kilometers west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 kilometers, caused significant damage to infrastructure, disrupted essential services and left […]
Key government agencies include Customs PNG, Investment Promotion Authority [IPA], Auditor General and others have come together to sign the Anti- Money Laundering Joint Task Force with the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] this morning in Port Moresby. The establishment of this Task Force will significantly enhance the coordination and effectiveness of asset recovery and […]
A Santos Foundation’s Bel Isi PNG program committed to changing attitudes towards family and sexual violence and supporting survivors in Papua New Guinea has won international recognition for its life-changing impact at the Platts Global Energy Awards in New York. This program has benefited over 2, 000 people since its commencement in 2018 to the […]
Seven street vendors arrested and charged by police for vending will appear in court to answer their charges. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed that the seven who are now detained at Boroko Police Station are awaiting when they will appear in court. He said they are also allowed on police bail and […]
Two Portuguese women apprehended recently for allegedly Trafficking cocaine early this month have made their first appearance this morning at the Waigani district court. The two were charged for Trafficking controlled substance under section 68 subsection 1b of the controlled substance act of 2021. Suspects Critalia Varonila Fonsela Inasio and Raquel Camilla Peira Pires Teixeira […]
The abandoned casino building at 4-mile has been identified as a breeding ground for illegal criminal activities. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent, Silva Sika also says the old run-down warehouse opposite the casino is used for people to consume liquor and do other illegal activities. Police have confirmed that people gain entry from the bus […]