From across Papua New Guinea
The National Government has an outstanding of over K1.7 billion from the K27 billion 2024 budget to honor outstanding’s owed to government departments, provincial governments and other projects. These outstandings, largely from shortfalls in the non-tax revenue collections, in the state-owned entities dividends and other statutory department fees. About eighty percent of the revenue collections […]
The continuous power blackouts and unreliable electricity supply felt in Western Highlands will be a thing of the past as the provincial government has passed a resolution to build a Solar Power Station also known as Solar Power Farm. A solar power station is a large-scale installation that utilises the sun’s radiation to generate electricity, […]
Last year, the National Government Bridge built over the Muka River collapsed, cutting off more than 50 thousand people in two LLGs in the Dei District of Western Highlands Province. Though pleas have been made to the responsible authorities, nothing has been done to the Muka Bridge. The Muka Bridge is centrally located, serving two […]
Morobe Government’s Lae-Kabwum road is 13 kilometers complete since the construction started in December last year. The 100km road will link three districts Kabwum, Nawaeb, and Lae, one of the vital projects that is set to encourage more government service once compete. Provincial Service Improvement Plan coordinator Sebastian Singery said the roads initial budget was […]
The assistant commissioner police for the New Guinea Islands Region, Naua Vanuwaru has requested the East New Britain provincial government to monitor the movement of people through the use of National Identification or NID Cards. In a special law and order committee meeting recently, the NGI Divisional Police Commander told the committee members that through […]
Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa says betting centers or bookmakers has been considered an addiction that is ripping off public servants and imparting laziness and poverty into the people. Governor Rapa said from the K83 million generated from the internal revenue of the province, bookmakers tax only contributed K382,000 towards the internal revenue which is […]
Western Highlands governor Wai Rapa has tasked a Liquor Licensing Board to shut down illegal liquor stores in the province. Rapa said the sale and consumption of alcohol by unlicensed liquor stores is one of the root causes of lawlessness in Western Highlands and around the country. The governor revealed that Liquor Licensing Tax in […]
Frequent power outages across Papua New Guinea (PNG) severely disrupt daily operations of institutions and businesses. A reliable electricity supply is crucial for maintaining productivity, especially in rural areas where access to power remains limited. Yaglamens Aure, a resident of Pombemer in the Kundiawa Gembogl District of Simbu Province, exemplifies self-reliance in addressing […]
Gerehu General Hospital (GGH) will officially resume operations on Monday, 17th March. The hospital has been temporarily closed this week for decontamination procedures, including necessary electrical work and the installation of a temporary drainage barricade. Hospital management is actively collaborating with relevant authorities to explore permanent solutions. Staff members are currently working alongside the Infection […]
The Walk the Talk Association in collaboration with the Taiwanese Technical Mission and the National Agricultural Research Institute, is in full swing with the second phase of its monthly rice cultivation training program. This initiative designed to equip local farmers with essential skills and knowledge, is making a tangible impact on rural communities across the […]