From across Papua New Guinea
Gerehu General Hospital in Port Moresby has temporarily closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Last night at 5 pm, the hospital was significantly affected by the downpour, which resulted in flooding of the main hospital building and surrounding areas. The floodwaters caused backflow from toilets, and the areas in and around the hospital […]
The people of Southern Highlands will now have access to lifesaving treatment, the Kidney Dialysis in their province for the first time. This will save cost and time for patients of Southern Highlands who normally travel to other provinces or overseas for treatment. It was made known during an awareness conducted by Mendi hospital staff […]
The National Parliament sitting for March convened this afternoon, which was dominated by condolence messages from both sides of the House in remembrance of the late Sir Julius Chan’s service to the people and the nation. Prime Minister James Marape, while giving his condolences, says Sir Julius’s life has been a strong influence in the […]
The Morehead Health Centre in Western Province was officially opened last Friday, with a K52 million investment. This healthcare facility is the result of a partnership between the PNG Sustainable Development Program [SDP] and the Western Provincial Health Authority [WPHA]. It aims to provide essential medical services to over 30,000 people in the Morehead Local […]
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has confirmed the identification of four of the five victims from the NCA P2-Sam plane crash in the Sarawaged Range, Morobe Province. The identification of the fifth victim is still ongoing. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Northern Command, Chief Superintendent Peter Guinness, told NBC News that the Forensic Institute […]
Toursim stakeholders in Milne Bay, particularly those involved in cruise ship tourism are banding together to better organize their ground approach to visitors this year. Under new management at the Milne Bay Tourism Bureau, it’s a great way to start the year. A stakeholder meeting held recently to discuss the issue of receiving visitors at […]
Paul Mawa of Mawa Lawyers, representing Elimbari Rural Local-Level Government, has formally urged the Speaker of the National Parliament, Job Pomat, to halt any moves to proceed with the third reading and second vote on the proposed constitutional amendment to Section 145. Mawa is acting on behalf of Elimbari LLG in the Chauve District. “As […]
Thirteen police officers in Port Moresby will receive dismissal notices for committing various crimes, including extortion, theft, murder, and the mishandling of police-issued firearms. Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD/Central Commander, Benjamin Turi, confirmed that these officers are currently serving time at Bomana while investigations continue into other officers with alleged criminal records. ACP Turi […]
Students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics [STEM] education are beginning to gain a deeper understanding of how science, engineering, mathematics, and technology—including computer systems—work. At today’s governors’ consultative meeting in Port Moresby, selected students from two of the six National Schools of Excellence—the Port Moresby National School of Excellence and Sogeri National School […]
Prime Minister James Marape has called on the governors of respective provinces to work with the National Education Department and advisors of the provincial education boards and improve the teaching profession. Mr Marape said teaching is a noble career and teachers must be among the best-paid public servants in the country. “When I was Education […]