From across Papua New Guinea
The Office of the Speaker in the National Parliament, has opted to continue to recognize the Member for Kiriwina-Goodenough and People’s Progress Party Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa as the Opposition Leader. Speaker Job Pomat in an announcement in Parliament this morning, said that though he has received two separate names for the Opposition Leader’s post, he […]
Madang police chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim has formally written to the PNG Electoral Commission requesting counting for the Usino/ Bundi by- by-election to be moved to Madang Town. Baim, who is als the Elections Operations Commander for the Usino/ Bundi by-election, cited lack of proper electricity supply at Walium Station and the recent arrests […]
Police in Madang have classified the ongoing roadblock and unrest along a section of the North Coast Road as an act of domestic terrorism, warning that offenders face severe penalties under the new Domestic Terrorism Act. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has issued a public statement confirming the incident, which involved the deliberate […]
A massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia early this morning, triggering an ocean-wide tsunami across the North Pacific Ocean. Geohazards and Management revealed that according to initial reports, the undersea quake occurred at a depth of 20 kilometres and has generated a destructive local tsunami near […]
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority’s [NCDPHA] management has officially launched the staff Transit House and a 24 hours stand-by Generator at Six Mile Poly Clinic. The launching marks the contributing effort and commitment of the NCDPHA’s Management, National Capital District Commission [NCDC] and Moresby North East District Development Authority [DDA’s] to provide better […]
All primary counts were completed as if 8pm yesterday, with only one of the 32 ballot boxes disputed so it’s been put aside. According to the Returning Officer [RO], James Neapukali, the Morobe electoral office is seeking legal advise and will proceed once a decision is made. A decision is yet to be reached, so […]
A candidate is among 12 people arrested and charged over the alleged hijacking of a ballot box and ballot papers during the Usino-Bundi by-election. This brings to two the number of candidates detained in relation with election-related violence. Last Wednesday, candidate Manu Kuna was arrested for allegedly attacking another contestant’s vehicle. Madang Provincial Police Commander […]
Alotau District has stepped in to address ongoing medicine shortages by procuring K370,000 worth of basic drugs and essential health equipment for its health centers. Local MP Ricky Morris said the initiative was necessary despite District Service Improvement Program [DSIP] guidelines, which mainly focus on funding health infrastructure rather than medicine procurement. “Given the growing […]
About forty-four medical staff from the NCD Provincial Health Authority joined volunteer Filipino doctors, nurses, and health workers from private hospitals and clinics across Port Moresby conducted a free medical program at the weekend. This was made possible through a joint effort to improve health services and provide care to the vulnerable and underserved population […]
The PNG Tourism Promotion Authority [TPA]and the Small and Medium Enterprises Corporation [SMEC] have signed a five-year agreement to support the growth of MSMEs in the country’s tourism sector. The MoU outlines joint efforts to provide tourism MSMEs with training, business setup support, and help with compliance. It also includes financial literacy programs, trainer development, […]