From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a landslide in Enga in the early hours of Friday morning. Speaking from Madang, the Prime Minister assured that relevant authorities are working diligently to address the disaster. “I am yet to be fully briefed on […]
At least 3 people are dead after a massive landslide hit Yambali village in Maip-Muli LLG of the Porgera Paela District in Enga Province early Friday morning. The landslide also covered five vehicles and destroyed more than 150 houses and food gardens Hundreds are missing. The landslide completely blocked offf road access at Porgera Gold […]
The three-day Central Music Festival kicked of this morning at Kwikkila Station in the Rigo District of Central Province with Cultural Performances, string bands and a talent show from selected school students from within the province. Governor of the Province and Patron of the Central Music Association Rufina Peter officially declared the festival open before […]
Max Enterprise Ltd [Max Industrial] today handed 8,000 tablets to the National Statistical Office for next month’s national census. These tablets are the first batch of the total, 22,000 procured by NSO, the remaining 14,000 will arrive on the 27th of May-next Monday. Max Enterprise Chief Executive Officer, Ashok Pandey says the tablets, other accessories […]
The Lae edition of the Trukai Fun Run Auction held on Thursday proved to be a major drawcard among residents and the local business community, with 6, 200 t-shirts sold and K155, 000 raised. The auctions are a pre-cursor fundraising event in the lead up to the annual Trukai Fun Run, which aims to promote […]
The Bautama Mangrove Boardwalk, a groundbreaking initiative, is set to transform the coastal landscape of Port Moresby and Central Province. This project exemplifies the intersection of conservation, recreation, and community well-being developed through a strategic partnership between the Central Papua Conference [CPC] of the Seventh Day Adventist [SDA] and The Nature Conservancy. The Bautama Mangrove […]
The National Government has been urged to upgrade and reopen the Metals Refinery Operations [MRO], and not start a new refinery. PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [PNG CORE] President, Anthony Smare in a statement, said this when speaking on the National Government’s idea to open a new refinery. Mr Smare said PNG already has […]
The interim trustee of Pacific Balanced Fund [PBF], Weathermen Capital Advisors [Weathermen Capital], welcomes the Government’s decision to establish Task Force Shield to investigate PBF on the loss of millions of Kina in retirement savings. Weathermen Capital has received communication from the Securities Commission of PNG [SCPNG] and stands ready to cooperate with Task Force […]
The SP PNG Hunters compelling 2024 campaign continues to gather momentum and faces its next challenge this Sunday against Mackay Cutters at the BB Print Stadium at Mackay, Australia. The 11th-placed Cutters lie in wait for the Hunters in round 11 of the QRL Hostplus Cup following a run of three straight victories for the […]
The National Government priority to improve magisterial services in the country saw appointment of 34 news magistrates. Eight appointed as fully accredited mediator magistrates, 21 provincial accredited mediator magistrates and five re-appointment as acting principal magistrates. Justice and Attorney General Minister and Chairman of Judicial and Legal Commission, Pila Niningi during announcement on Thursday commended the government for […]