From across Papua New Guinea
The 11th iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre officially concluded today with a closing ceremony in Lae, Papua New Guinea, bringing to an end a three-week intensive multinational military training. This year’s exercise involved over 40,000 personnel from 19 nations and two observers, making it the largest combined training activity between the Australian Defence Force [ADF] […]
United Resource Party candidate Anderson Mise has taken the lead in the Aitape-Lumi By-Election count, securing 9,664 votes after Count 14. He is followed by National Alliance Party candidate Patrick Pruaitch with 8,217 votes. Trailing behind are:• Tony Christie Waisi [Our Pati] – 2,745 votes• Cansius Kapu [Paradise Kingdom Party] – 202 votes• Daniel Reim […]
The Pacific Lime and Cement [PLC] project launched last week will enhance industrial development for both the Company and Papua New Guinea. The Project will manufacture lime products including quicklime onshore in PNG, adding value PNG’s limestone resources, and building PNG’s downstream processing capability. The Pacific Lime and Cement Managing Director Paul Mulder said Lime […]
After more than 50 years of isolation, over 20,000 residents of Imane and surrounding villages in Aiya Local Level Government [LLG] Kagua-Erave District, will soon have road access to essential services such as health clinics, schools, and markets. Heavy machinery from Wasu Constructions has reached Imane Village, as the development will connect the remote communities […]
More than 38,000 students nationwide sat for the Grade 12 Written Expression Examination, today. These students are from the 238 Secondary Schools including the six National Schools of Excellence. Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra in a statement said the exam booklets were safely distributed to schools on July 28, ahead of the assessment. “The Written […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government will soon gain greater control over its forestry resources following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Papua New Guinea’s national government. The agreement, signed between the PNG Forest Authority [PNGFA] and the ABG, outlines a structured transfer of selected forestry powers and responsibilities under the Forestry Act 1991, from […]
A father and his young son, believed to be between 5 and 6 years old, were killed on Sunday morning after their home was set ablaze during a violent ethnic clash at 8 Mile back road, Port Moresby. NCD/Central Commander Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi reported that the fight erupted between Eastern Highlanders and […]
Papua New Guinea will tomorrow welcome New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a three-day state visit, marking a historic step in strengthening bilateral relations ahead of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in September. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed Luxon’s visit, which runs from August 4–6, describing it as a defining moment for the two […]
The Motu Koita Assembly has ordered the immediate shutdown of Hanuabada market on Sundays following growing concerns over unhygienic conditions and the erosion of cultural values in the historic village. Chairman Russel Simon Wavik announced the closure during an unannounced visit to the busy betelnut trading hub, saying the decision was necessary to restore dignity […]
For more than half a century, Chief Mel Numdi has carried the hopes of his people in Western Highlands Province, leading them through colonial rule, witnessing the birth of an independent Papua New Guinea, and guiding them through decades of change. In his early 90s, the nation’s longest-serving councillor has never lost an election, yet […]