From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has assured the people of Gulf Province that their Business Development Grant is secure as he affirmed their governor’s defence of provincial resources. Mr Marape said Gulf governor, Sir Chris Haiveta has met with him where he was assured that a correction has been made on the issue of the Gulf […]
Governor of Central province Rufina Peter says the government needs to prioritise improving the conditions of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. Ms Peter said the government should reconsider the policies to better PNGDFs capabilities in their line of duty as one of the important arms of security. “It’s now time that the country needs […]
Alotau MP Ricky Morris says the proposed new Baniara district in Milne Bay province needs setup of basic government services to solidify its stance before the diverge in 2027. Morris is preparing his district for the government approved split and equipping the Baniara area with necessary infrastructure as one of the major agendas in the […]
Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNGNRLC] will continue with round 15 fixtures this weekend after the one week bye. Matches will be played across six centres in Minj, Port Moresby, Wabag, Goroka and Rabaul, for the first time this year will stage it’s home game in the refurbished Queen Elizabeth Park. Tomorrow is […]
Former State Minister Isi Henry Leonard is calling on Southern Region Members of Parliament to protect their “integrity”. The second term Samarai Murua MP made this call after Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey claimed it was a typing error in remitting monetary funding for Gulf Province tied to the Papua LNG to Enga Province. “I am calling […]
Wearing a Pangu Party t-shirt, showing where his political heart sits, Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta fronted media at lunchtime after personally meeting Prime Minister James Marape in his Parliament Office. ” I will never resign from Pangu Party… I come out of the [Party] Parliamentary caucus,” Mr Haiveta said, minutes after presenting a letter to […]
Economic downturn in the country has forced the Public Employees Association to table a log of claims to the government to improve the conditions of public servants. One of the key agendas vocally highlighted was the need to increase salaries for public servants.PEA earlier this week filed a new log of claims to the government […]
The Papua New Guinea Correctional Services will be strict on discipline and prudent time management. Incoming Acting Commissioner, Bernard Nepo echoed this reminder when addressing his officers and prisoners at the Bomana prison facility on Thursday during a parade hosted to officially farewell the outgoing Commissioner, Stephen Pokanis after five-years of service. The discipline and […]
Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu has criticized Prime Minister James Marape over his recent statement about government’s fair distribution of funds. Mr Iduhu termed Mr Marape’s statement as off the cut with insubstantial basis and cautioned him not to widespread false allocation of funds to all MPs. PM Marape in a press release remarked that all […]
Capital Rugby Union will be conducting its inaugural Golf Day at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club tomorrow to raise funds to support Moni Plus CRU Junior Rugby Program and the establishment of a Schools Rugby Program for National Capital District. The golf day will involve 36 teams from the corporate and private sectors who […]