From across Papua New Guinea
A total of ten households of Daru’s Frogtown area in the South Fly District of Western Province have voluntarily vacated the land belongs to the National Fisheries Authority [NFA] to allow the life changing development to go ahead. They resided on that land for the last 30 year. The National Fisheries Authority [NFA] will now […]
Families and communities at large are staging a peaceful sit-in protest, seeking justice for Late Lina Numbalihi at the Bomana Correctional Institution, outside Port Moresby. The march led by the Bomana Tarangau Womens Association starting at Gate 28, saw wives and families of Police officers, PNG Defence Soldiers, and surrounding communities expressing sorrow over the […]
About 150 recruit candidates for the PNG Correctional Services, have been urged to uphold high standards of discipline both in and out of the training college. Acting CS Commissioner, Bernard Nepo issued this call when addressing the recruit candidates at the opening of the recruit training course at the Bomana Correctional Service College this morning. […]
A midwife Susina Yatapya has received the Micheal Alphers award for excellence in health research. Australia High Commission First Secretary, Health Dr Ramez Alhazzaa was delighted to present this prestigious award to Susiana yesterday at PNGIMR in Goroka. In honour of the late Professor Michael Alphers,the Australian government has announced the launched of Alphers award […]
The Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea has revealed an unprecedented increase in revenue generated from the country’s cocoa exports. Cocoa Board’s chief executive officer, Jessie Anjen said cocoa had fetched a new record of K1.2 billion in export revenue for the year 2024. Mr. Anjen said this is the first time in PNG’s history […]
The health workers, public servants, and members of the New Ireland Provincial administration and local landowners during were urged by the Provincial Health Authority’s CEO, Dr. Stennrad Hiashiri to maintain peace and respect rule of law in homes and communities. He was speaking this at the community campaign against violence, or protest march, held yesterday […]
Preparations for entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, have received another boost in Papua New Guinea with former Australian legend Cameron Smith visiting the country to attend an historical dinner which will celebrate the new NRL franchise coming to Port Moresby. Smith, whose decorated career included over 400 NRL games for the Melbourne […]
The two new Memoranda of Understanding [MoU] were signed between the Federal Court of Australia and the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea [PNG] and the High Court of Solomon Islands yesterday. The MOU between Australia and the two Pacific nations is designed to strengthen the vital role of national courts in fostering […]
Papua New Guinea Council of Churches [PNGCC] has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in killings and lawlessness attacks in the National Capital District. PNGCC General Secretary Reverend Roger Joseph said churches are concerned about the troubling frequency of violent incidents just as the nation is preparing to celebrate its Golden Jubilee. He said […]
Prime Minister James Marape has emphasized the importance of refining legislation and legal procedures to ensure clarity and flexibility in PNG’s legal system. Mr Marape has urged all legal institutions to remain proactive in addressing legal and governance challenges and has asked the Department of Justice and Attorney General to push for legislative reviews that […]