From across Papua New Guinea
Ok Tedi Mining Limited has clarified its acquisition of Misima Mine, in Milne Bay Province, with an application for extension of the exploration license 1747 – pending consideration by the Minister for Mining. While local MP for Samarai Murua Isi Henry Leonard is adamant the EL 1747 has expired and was not renewed – the […]
Works and Highways Secretary Gibson Holemba has clarified that the newly constructed Lealea Footbridge measures 220 metres, not 22 metres as reported in a recent news article. Responding to widespread public concern over its K15.4 million price tag, Secretary Holemba explained that the bridge was built using advanced Fibre Reinforced Polymer materials, designed to last […]
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] has successfully concluded its inaugural Capacity Audit in East Sepik Province, aimed at assessing the province’s readiness to take on delegated functions of the national department. The high-level delegation led by DLPP Secretary Benjamin Samson, comprised of directors and managers from key divisions within the Department of […]
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 […]