From across Papua New Guinea
The Connect PNG program, aims to upgrade national highways and improve access to economic opportunities. However, local MPs are questioning why some of the most-used economic roads are not being prioritized. The Member for Kainantu, William Hagahuno, in Parliament today raised a question to the Minister responsible for Works and Highways, Solan Mirism, seeking clarification […]
Deputy Opposition Leader, James Nomane, has asked for more responsibility from the police, saying that despite more money being given to them, things are not getting better. He pointed out that important issues like police behavior, housing, and vehicles have not improved. “Now in 2025, we have announced the highest budget, K703 million. This is […]
One of the biggest commercial banks in the region, Bank South Pacific, has been put under the spotlight over claims of unfair recruitment. Goroka MP Aiye Tambua alleged that the bank’s recruitment process must be investigated by the national government, stating that BSP overlooks qualified PNG nationals for foreign professionals to occupy top management positions. […]
The vacuum in important administrative positions occupied by the members of the National Lands Board has prompted Central Province Governor Rufina Peter to raise serious concerns over land proceedings in the province. Ms Peter asked a series of questions to Prime Minister James Marape in the absence of Deputy PM and Lands Minister John Rosso […]
Premier Soccer League champions Hekari United FC are currently in Vanimo, West Sepik to visit their academy and several schools with hopes to persuade young talents and students to engage in sports. Hekari FC arrived in Vanimo yesterday with team manager Vonnie Kapi-Nato to visit the Vanimo Hekari Academy, including Dapu, Baro and Vanimo Primary […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC), in partnership with long-standing partner, Trukai Industries Limited, launched the 2025 Trukai Fun Run. This annual event aims to raise funds for Team PNG’s preparation and participation in major international competitions through the sale of Trukai Fun Run t-shirts. Proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will go towards […]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea is in process of reclaiming its land illegally grabbed by illegitimate settlers around the country. The Morobe ELC has served two weeks’ eviction notice to settlers occupying section 35 and 36 along the Bumayong area, outside of Lae in Morobe Province. This week about 700 illegal […]
The constitution and Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) do not specify a time frame for presenting the referendum results, says Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba. Section 342 of the BPA requires the minister to bring the referendum result to National Parliament, but this has not yet happened. The referendum results, completed in 2019, have not […]
The Pacific Maritime Industry Zone [PMIZ] in Madang which has been dragged on for 15 years has faced grave limitations, delaying its development. Minister responsible Richard Maru said vital infrastructure such as wharf, power and water restrictions have delayed the progress of Madang’s cannery project. “Since Prime Minister delegated the responsibility to me to be […]
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 […]