From across Papua New Guinea
Into its second day, people from all over the highlands region today flocked into Togoba, in Hagen central to access the free health service being provided by Mega Health Clinic. Joe Robert from Mulitaka in the Porgera Paiela District of Enga Province said he traveled with his sister this morning to Mt Hagen to seek […]
A police issued firearm could fetch thousands of Kina on the black market was returned voluntarily by a young man in Hela Province. Acting Assistant Commissioner Police [ACP] Western End, Joseph Tondop praised Harry Irape from the Topan clan of Hides for a strong sense of civic duty and respect of state property. He […]
The price of cocoa in East New Britain province continues to soar as demand for this commodity in the world market grows. The NGIP Agmark, one of PNG’s largest exporters of cocoa calls it, “Happy Times” for Cocoa Farmers. Agmark’s Cocoa Production manager, Graham McNally predicts that the price will continue to rise and will […]
Japan’s Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Nobuyuki Watanabe flew into Buka this morning for a two-day visit of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Ambassador Watanabe flew in on an Air Niugini Dash 8 aircraft around 9am Bougainville Standard Time. The Ambassador was met at Buka Airport, by the ABG Minister for Community Government, […]
A roadside black market fuel seller has become the third person in Hela Province to obtain a loan from the People’s Micro Bank in Tari and purchase a PMV truck. A proud Simai Tomiape from Piripu Village in the Tari Pori District decorated his vehicle and stood in front of the bank to thank the […]
Porgera Branch reopened its doors to customers yesterday 15th April, 2024, a year after it was closed due to security issues. Group General Manager of Retail Banking, Daniel Faunt noted that when banking services were withdrawn in April 2023, customers were forced to travel to Wabag for commercial banking services. Mr. Faunt said across the […]
National Capital District Volleyball Association will head into proper season this weekend after concluding a three-week trial. The association also welcomed back its elite players who took part in the Pacific Games with the competition embracing a tough challenge by their presence. NCDVA president Wally Irau said the premier volleyball competition in Port Moresby is […]
Police have launched an investigation into alleged threats to the Member for Hiri Koiari, Keith Iduhu. Police Commissioner David Manning said he was aware the member filed a complaint at the weekend, and he’s directed police to look into the allegations. Commissioner Manning told NBC News the serious threats made via the online messaging service […]
Prime Minister James Marape has challenged his department to serve with distinction when inaugurating the new state-of-the-art Melanesia Haus in the Waigani precinct, which will now serve as the prime office of Papua New Guinea’s Executive Government. The public servants in the department and the Office of the Prime Minister were challenged to demonstrate excellent […]
The demand for foreign currency outmatched revenue inflows from exports. Governor Elizabeth Genia says “for 2024, current account deficit of [US$] 962 million is expected, due to high net outflow in the financial and capital account exceeding surplus in the current account. “We [BPNG] are not seeing enough of what we export come back on […]