From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea [PNG] has made history by signing its first offshore petroleum gas project agreement, the Pasca A Gas Agreement, at Government House in Port Moresby yesterday. Minister for Petroleum, Jimmy Maladina, emphasized that the agreement ensures an unprecedented 70% state take, making it one of the most equitable deals in the nation’s history. […]
Suspects involved in the death of a member of the Special Services Division Mobile Squad [MS 09] in Hela are unknown to police at this time. Deputy Police Commissioner, Regional Operations Samson Kua confirmed with NBC News that investigations are on to apprehend the suspects. Kua identified the deceased as First Constable George Lapon of […]
Fifty-Six Foreign Affairs staff will become first owners of homes under the Department’s Housing project officially launched by Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko MP earlier this week. Minister Tkatchenko said this was an important achievement and that dedicated staff of the Foreign Affairs Department deserved this opportunity of owning their own homes in a properly well-planned […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, MP announced that the Foreign Policy White Paper [FPWP] will be tabled in Parliament in April next year. Speaking at the launching of the Department of Foreign Affairs Housing project today, Minister Tkatchenko said the FPWP is an important policy that need to be approved immediately. While acknowledging the Department […]
Warrington Wolves’ new signing Dan Russell has thrown his support behind the new NRL team in Papua New Guinea, saying it will not only benefit rugby league: but the entire nation, too. It has recently been announced that a Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL competition from the 2028 campaign onwards – with organising and […]
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited managing director, Wapu Sonk, today handed over a cheque of K150 million to the State-Owned Enterprises Minister, William Duma, as final dividend payment for the year. Sonk said this year has been a tough year financially for KPHL, but they had to meet the PNG LNG Project JV cash calls associated […]
Gulf governor Sir Chris Haiveta returned to government caucus today with a renewed focus on ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to proper governance processes for the people of Gulf and Papua New Guinea. This decision follows the successful resolution of a court case that exposed serious flaws in how development funds were managed and disbursed […]
The tragic death of a 5-year-old boy whose body was recovered on Wednesday morning at Vadavada has shaken the whole Port Moresby city with the public making an outcry for the perpetrators to be found and arrested. The boy who hails from Nipa Kutubu in the Southern Highlands Province was reported missing on Sunday 15th […]
Transparency International Papua New Guinea [TIPNG] has warned of another potential election disaster in 2027, citing no progress on fixing issues from the flawed 2022 National General Election. TIPNG, part of the global anti-corruption movement, has observed PNG elections for over 20 years and found major failures in preparation, conduct, delivery, and declarations. In a […]
The Private Companies Netball Competition [PCNC] is working to reinforce its competition by seeking coaching and training opportunities. PCNC president Julie Mai made these remarks, moving forward to the new playing window after the conclusion of round 1 games last weekend. “As we move forward, I see opportunities for us to enhance the competition further. […]