From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has reassured the country that the Wafi Golpu Mine Development Contract [MDC] will be soon finalized. Mr Marape revealed this in parliament today when responding to Member for Bulolo Sam Basil Jnr over the status of the MDC, currently in the final stages of negotiation between the state and the investors. […]
In a bid to address the issue of non-compliance with the Anti-Doping Convention Against Doping in Sport of UNESCO, the Papua New Guinea Sports Anti-Doping Organization in collaboration with the PNG National Commission for UNESCO, will host the inaugural Sport Anti-Doping National Compliance Stakeholders meeting tomorrow in Port Moresby. The workshop follows the alarming findings […]
The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea has received a major operational boost with an historic K1.25 million support from Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited. This significant financial backing it’s the first for BFPNG under the leadership of president David Peter and patron Charles Abel, where the money will enable the national teams to compete in […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] has become the first PHA in the country to operate a Pressure Swing Adsorption [PSA] oxygen plant. This facility will enable oxygen to be produced safely on site at medical quality standards with higher production capacity. This oxygen plant will also address the growing needs of patients requiring […]
Journalists from various major media organizations in Papua New Guinea have started a three-day social media training workshop. The workshop is a joint effort between the PNG Media Council and BBC News. This is the first such event in the Pacific Islands, supported by the UK Government. Its goal is to strengthen the skills of […]
National Broadcasting Cooperation Auris continued its unbeaten run in Cooperate Cricket competition, registering the 7th consecutive win over Digicel Redbacks. Redbacks hearts were broken as the Auris stole the show in the dying overs of the Port Moresby Cooperate whax cricket comp. Maru Hobart and Linda Ila kept the pressure cooker under control bating NBC […]
Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition chairman Adrian Chow has been re-elected for a third term. Chow was voted unopposed by the 12 existing clubs, during its annual general meeting held in Port Moresby over the weekend. Chow’s reappointment will see him serve for another 3 years, since taking the chairmanship role in 2019. […]
Gulf Province Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Chief Inspector Jeffrey Lemb is urging the government to take firm action against the people of Hinenga village, Kerema District, following an attack on police officers last Thursday. The police team, including two Southern Region Mobile Squad units, had traveled to Hinenga village to collect suspects involved in armed […]
Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph has revealed intentions to transform the Joint Forces colleges [JFC] at Igam Barracks into an established regional education institution. He made this proposal while visiting the Igam Barracks in Lae recently. Dr Joseph says the proposed establishment of the educational institution to be known as the Melanesian Security College represents […]
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Ismael Toroama expects the Bougainville Referendum result to be presented to the National Parliament this year. “This must be done and endorsed by Parliament in the spirit of the Bougainville Peace Process”, President Toroama said. Speaking this morning during the opening of the 3-day Joint Moderation Consultation at […]