From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is garnering the support of other Pacific Island countries to collectively urge the United States Government to reconsider its decision on realigning climate change support. The PNG Government is formally writing to White House today, urging U.S President Donald Trump to review his decision of withdrawing from the Paris agreement. Prime Minister […]
The cabinet has officially given the green light to the PNG media policy, which will soon be presented to Parliament for formal enactment. Minster for Information and Communication Technology [ICT] Timothy Masiu, believe this policy will address the ongoing concerns about sensationalism, ethical standards, and the portrayal of violence in the media. In an interview […]
Students across the nation return to school today, January 27th, marking the official start of the 2025 academic year. This includes an estimated 2.3 million students from early childhood education through grade 12. The first day today started slowly, but as the week progresses, schools are expected to pickup. While many schools began enrolling students […]
The Local MP for Nipa-Kutubu Dr. Billy Joseph has officially launched the Forestry, Agriculture, Livestock, and SME Project at Kembil Village in the Nipa-Kutubu District. Dr. Joseph said these initiatives are aimed at transforming societies, improve living standards and make people to work hard and becoming self-reliant. He encouraged people from respective communities to return […]
Deputy Opposition Leader and Chuave MP, James Nomane, has applauded the recent Supreme Court decision to repeal the 2021 amendment to the Public Service Management Act. The amendment banned public servants who resigned to contest elections but lost from re-entering the public service for five years. Expressing similar sentiments as East Sepik Governor Allan Bird […]
Following his short spell with North Queensland Cowboys at the back end of last year, 2023 Hostplus Cup rookie Morea Morea is embracing another challenge to retain the no.1 spot of PNG Hunters. Inspired by National Rugby League (NRL) stars from the Cowboys, Morea’s return to Hunters camp adds a daunting task for coach Paul […]
Prime Minister James Marape has extended his message to the government and people of Australia on Australia Day, January 26, 2025, reflecting on the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and its longstanding partner in the region. “As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this year, we pause to acknowledge Australia’s historic role […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reiterated his consistent call that big carbon emitters of the world have a “moral obligation and the bigger responsibility” to manage the current climate crisis ahead of every other country. The Prime Minister said this in his response to President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of the United States from the Paris […]
The Western Provincial Government has passed its K351.8m budget for 2025 fiscal year during its first assembly meeting held yesterday at the provincial headquarters in Daru. The budget was K108.9m less from the 2024 budget of K460.6m. The significant decrease in the budget projections was due to the exclusion of estimates for personnel emoluments and […]
A lack of managerial staff and skills at National Broadcasting Corporation provincial stations will soon be a thing of the past. This will be through a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between NBC and the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance to upskill provincial stations directors with managerial skills and knowledge. Information Communication and Technology Minister […]