From across Papua New Guinea
The torrential rain currently being experienced in parts of the country has wreaked havoc in West New Britain Province. According to reports reaching the provincial authorities, the rains have caused widespread flooding cutting off parts of the New Britain Highway from Kimbe to Bialla and inundating low lying areas especially in Kimbe town and along […]
The National Executive Council sanctioned 14 days State of Emergency [SOE] in Port Moresby will end tonight. SOE Controller and acting Police Commissioner Donald Yamasombi said the main purpose of restoring normalcy in the nation’s capital has been achieved. “But we will have police and PNG Defense Force personnel on the streets to give confidence, […]
Papua New Guineas watchdog office, the Ombudsman Commission maintains it is an independent office free of any political interference. In a letter to the office of the prime minister following the recent appointment of a new minister of key constitutional offices, the Ombudsman Commission wants an explanation whether the creation of the ministry for constitutional […]
A confirmed date and venue for the biannual mini Olympics of Papua New Guinea is still hanging with a question mark. Five years has lapsed since the Southern Highlands Province was given the hosting rights for the 8th edition of the PNG Games. After failing to host the Games in 2019, the PNG Games Council […]
Educated Papua New Guineans turning to cash bribery are falling victims to scammers. That’s what is happening to hundreds of teachers. Teachers Service Commission [TSC] chairman Samson Wangihomie warned teachers not to pay cash to fast track their outstanding salaries. Speaking before hundreds of teachers in Port Moresby at dedication service on Monday, Mr Wangihomie […]
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has issued an order for the closure of the public market in the Gerehu Suburb of Port Moresby’s North-West Electorate. The closure notice, which comes into effect today, is a result of arson to the chain of supermarkets opposite the market following the public looting on 10th January. […]
A single day lawlessness in the nation’s capital on 10th January has destroyed months and years of marketing PNG as an investor destination. Prime Minister James Marape admits companies wanting to invest Millions-of-Kina are now hesitant. “I went to China securing investors in downstream processing space, last week Wednesday [10th January] riots chased away […]
Sibona Jimmy’s all-rounder performance was the deciding factor for the PNG women’s national cricket team at the Pacific Cup finals win in New Zealand on Sunday. Jimmy’s outstanding field work in the T20 match, was the pick of PNG Lewas bowlers with five wickets from her four overs bowled, and her brilliant fielding, with […]
Days after taking over as the Treasurer, Prime Minister James Marape wants an urgent review into the current minimum wage. Following a meeting with the minister responsible Kessy Sawang, the prime minister issued a directive to the Department of Labor and Employment, emphasising the urgent need to address the longstanding minimum wage issue. The current […]
The warning to shut down social media applications in the country is still on the table. Information and Communication Technology [ICT] Minister Timothy Masiu issued the warning while speaking on NBC National Radio on Thursday. Mr Masiu said negative comments on different social media applications against the national government shot over ninety percent on January […]