From across Papua New Guinea
Former Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina today pleaded not guilty to the charge of domestic assault in a Sydney court, in Australia. The Esa’ala MP was arrested by New South Wales police over the weekend after calls were made following a domestic dispute between Maladina and a female at Bondi. The ABC reports Mr Maladina faces […]
The eviction exercise at 9-mile, Bush Wara has commenced this morning under heavy police presence. Portion 2157 is packed with police personnel and vehicles escorting machinery tearing down structures. According to Nambawan Super site managers, the eviction is progressing well with no resistance from the settlers despite speculations on social media. The squatters have been […]
More than 5000 residents occupying land portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 at 9-Mile, Bush Wara are overcome with mixed emotions, as they are just a few hours away from being evicted tomorrow. All residents including workers and students stayed home today in a show of a sitting protest staged at the Three-Kona junction to air […]
Central Province Governor Rufina Peter has sent a firm warning to illegal squatters planning to settle in the province that this will not be tolerated by her provincial government. This is in light of the current eviction of illegal settlers from the Bush Wara area in Port Moresby’s Northwest. Despite the complexities and challenges faced […]
Papua New Guinea’s bid to join the National Rugby League will take another step forward as the top fledgling players in the country convene in Eastern Highlands later this month. The tournament which will take place from July 20-21 in Goroka, will see the eyes of the PNG Rugby League world focused on some outstanding […]
Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation’s newly elected president David Peter is ruthless on setting up a semi professional basketball competition in the country. Mr Peter told NBC News in an exclusive interview that he wants to see basketball progressing to a semi-pro level and establishing a proficient basketball league would set the standard. “That’s basically […]
A notable new face in the Marape – Rosso Cabinet line-up will be the Open member for Vanimo – Green, Belden Namah. The country’s former Deputy Prime Minister and Opposition Leader moved to the Parliament middle bench after the 2022 National Elections, following over 10 years, taking the executive government to account from the Opposition […]
Prime Minister, James Marape arrived at the Tokua Airport a little after midday today to join his Deputy, John Rosso and other cabinet members, who arrived on an earlier flight this morning. The Prime Minister and his cabinet members will be in the province to attend a National Executive Council meeting that will be held […]
Attorney General and Minister for Justice Pila Niningi has blasted Australia’s opposition for making degrading statements against PNG. The vocal Senator from Queensland Pauline Hanson questioned Australia’s intention to fund a massive AUD$600 million out of its budget for a PNG NRL team. Responding to her comments today, Attorney General Pila Niningi said Pauline Hanson […]
Five new government ministers were sworn in by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae at Government House, this afternoon. They include Vanimo Green MP Beldan Namah as Minister for Tourismn, Arts and Culture. Kerema MP Thomas Opa fully takes on the Energy Ministry and also the Petroleum caretaker while Jimmy Maladina has been stood down to […]