From across Papua New Guinea
Many escalating social issues and law and order problems in the country have been blamed on the high rate of liquor consumption. Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa is set to introduce tough restrictions on the sale and consumption of liqour in the province to minimize the increasing law and order issues. Rapa said the sale […]
The last of the country’s founding father, and New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan passed away peacefully today at 12:30pm at his home in Huris, New Ireland Province, surrounded by his family and friends. Affectionately known as “The Last Man Standing”, the 85 year old passed away after a long illness leaving behind his wife, […]
Dr. Uke Kombra, the Secretary of the Department of Education has received reinstatement for another four years, marking his third term in the role. He took the oath of office this morning at Government House before His Excellency, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae. After the ceremony, Dr. Kombra expressed his gratitude to the Marape-Rosso government […]
An estimated 980 people have lost their lives to HIV/AIDs between 2010 and 2023. National AIDs Council Secretariat Acting Director Victor Aisa told NBC News, 3 deaths are reported in a day, with 19 in a week. He said this constitute a key population of female sex workers and transgender people among others. The high […]
There are more critics on social media accusing the Marape-Rosso government of making these appointments to please coalition partners. Many people argued that the appointments were unnecessary and costly. Prime Minister James Marape clarified that the appointment of Our Pati leader and Finschaffen MP Rainbo Paita and Menyamya MP Solen Loifa is to fill up […]
The tough economic climate may prompt concerns in the private sector over a potential new minimum wage after May 31st, 2025. Private sector businesses may resist the minimum wage review committee’s recommendations if they believe the changes will negatively impact their operations. Labor and Industrial Relations Minister Kessy Sawang, who is leading the review acknowledged […]
Papua New Guinea is operating under outdated labor laws that fail to ensure proper coordination between private sector employers and employees. Labor and Employment Minister Kessy Sawang explained that most of the country’s labor laws date back to pre-independence and require urgent review. Sawang said under administration that they manage about 18 pieces of legislation, […]
Work is in progress to review the K3.53 minimum wage for workers both in private and public sector as per the current government’s direction given with funding support of K5 million. The independent committee spearheaded by Minister for Labor and Industrial Relations Kessy Sawang, said the current wage rate was set in 2014 during the […]
The Daru Town Urban Authority will soon have a dedicated K2 million office facility funded by the Fly River Provincial Government. The proposed office will have perimeter fencing, carpark as well as a standby generator, all made possible through FRPG’s internal revenue. This initiative is part of broader efforts aimed at restoring and improving infrastructures […]
Papua New Guinea must embrace the recent technological changes in the world as it cannot be left behind, says Prime Minister James Marape Marape noted the rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence – one of the influential high-tech advancement, discussed in the World Economic Forum, could be introduced as PNG ventures into this space. “A major focus […]