From across Papua New Guinea
Member for North Fly, James Donald, has queried the continuous funding issues faced by certain government departments. Donald said several funding requests for projects in his district requiring government assistance were denied, stating the departments have no funds available. “We’re running on air,” James said of the responses he received from several ministries. He revealed […]
A total of 2,625 students from Morobe, enrolled across 60 institutions nationwide, have been selected as beneficiaries of the Morobe Provincial Government Gerson Solulu Scholarship [MPGGSS] following a thorough screening process. Reverend Elimas Bakung, Chairman of the MPGGSS, announced that the successful candidates, recognized by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, met […]
Papua New Guinea’s quest for National Rugby League admission is shaping up with the announcement of a new youth competition, capturing PNG’s emerging talents under 19 years of age. Six teams in Central Dabaris, Rabaul Gurias, Goroka Lahanis, Lae Snax Tigers, Mt. Hagen Eagles and Port Moresby Vipers will compete in the inaugural season in […]
As assistant speaker, North Bougainville MP, Francesca Semoso made history today as the first female member of Parliament to chair the proceedings this morning. This after almost 50 years of Independence. Ms. Semoso performed the role of speaker with confidence, calling the house to order and starting the business of the day, with petitions and […]
The passage of the National Petroleum bill 2025 and the Oil and Gas Amendment Bill 2025, now sees to the establishment of the National Petroleum Authority which replaces the Department of Petroleum and Energy. Both sides of the house voted in favor of these bills, with an absolute majority vote of 84 to nil for […]
The National Government has used its numerical strength to pass two important Constitutional Amendments this afternoon. The first is an amendment to Section 1-4-5 of the Constitution, which gives an 18 months grace period to the Prime Minister, when an unsuccessful Vote of the Confidence Motion, is moved against him or her. Parliament voted 81 […]
PNG Kapuls duo Emmanuel Simon and Yagi Yasasa have arrived safely in Melbourne to join Bendigo City FC in the State 5 Victorian football league this season. This move was made possible by former PNG forward George Slefendorfas, who said both players arrived in Melbourne and are set to go straight into training with their […]
Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the Manus Training Centre [MTC] as the institution officially received a new computer lab, ablution block, and carpentry tools and equipment from the Australian Pacific Training Coalition [APTC]. The handover ceremony, attended by students and dignitaries, celebrated the remarkable transformation of the MTC, a pillar of education on Manus […]
The International Organization of Migration says bottom-up approach is necessary to address the effects of natural disasters in rural areas. An IOM team recently visited Jiwaka province to strengthen collaborations with Natural Disaster Centre office, outlined that climate change is one of the major disasters affecting many communities in the country. IOM chief of mission […]
Morobe Govenor Luther Wenge has acknowledged Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stukey for approving Morobe’s budget of K723.96m. The 2025 Morobe Provincial Budget prioritizes infrastructure improvements, social service delivery, and economic initiatives, with significant allocations to capital projects, education, and local commerce. While it represents an incremental increase from 2024, the budget maintains a focus on operational […]