From across Papua New Guinea
The Chief Executive Officer of PNG Ports Corporation Limited’s [PNG Ports], Niel Papenfus, is confident that the recent appointment of Deborah Onga as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1st April, is a way forward. “PNG Ports is delighted to have secured Ms Onga not only is she an exceptional corporate commercial lawyer, but she also brings […]
The Partnership in Education [PIE] workshop has started in Vanimo at the St. Anthony Guest House. This event is a collaboration between the Australian and Papua New Guinean governments and Bilum Books Digital Company. Their goal is to improve education by providing teaching materials for schools, especially in rural areas. During the opening ceremony, Sarah […]
Southern Cross Assurance Limited [SCAL] has gained naming rights to the prestigious PNG Amateur Golf Championship, following its sponsorship announcement. SCAL funded K20,000 to this year’s tournament, scheduled in Lae, Morobe over the Eastern weekend in April. SCAL chairman Roxon Undi said the sponsorship will not only help in the successful hosting of the Lae […]
National Government’s commitment to give a financial helping hand to businesses affected by the infamous 10th January riot last year, saw another cheque presentation of K25 million dished out today. Acting Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu before presenting the cheques to the four businesses echoed the Government’s main intention of the relief package is […]
The restriction on Facebook use in the last 48 hours was lifted today, following a sudden control and limited use of the social media platform. While this restriction has been lifted, some users are still unable to access their Facebook accounts, while others are doing so through a VPN or Virtual Private Network. This has […]
Basketball ace Ryan Tetemo says its always an honor to represent the country on international stage with the youngster prime to compete in FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, where Papua New Guinea is set to kick off their campaign today. Tetemo is amongst a 4-player men’s contingent that departed on Monday, alongside the women’s team to […]
Business is as usual in Lae and Morobe province as a whole with no signs of protests as speculated, with only the University of Technology students ready to present their petition to their Administration today, demanding the Prime Minister James Marape to step down from the Prime Minister’s seat by midday today. According to the […]
The New Ireland Provincial Assembly has suspended the election of a new Governor. The seat was left vacant following the passing of Sir Julius Chan early this year. An election to appoint a new Governor was supposed to have occurred earlier this morning. However, from unconfirmed information on the ground, the election was not on […]
A social media widespread on a planned protest set for tomorrow will not eventuate, according to a police official. The Acting Assistant Commissioner to Police NCD/Central Commander Benjamin Turi said he is aware of certain individuals circulating a message on social media, calling for a protest to take place, however no application to host a […]
Former Attorney General Kerenga Kua told court that he had known about the illegal arrangement under the Paraka scandal but he did not have enough evidence to report the matter to police at that time. He made this statement while appearing as a witness before Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to testify in the trial […]