From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea was reminded today of its significance in the Pacific region and especially to New Zealand. New Zealand Prime Minister Christoper Luxon was humbled to address the house in a special address this morning, reminding PNG of its strategic position in the region and its critical role in trade routes for Asia and […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Government has presented new vehicles to eight key divisions within its administration. The move marks PNG’s upcoming 50th Independence Golden Jubilee and highlights a push to improve service delivery. The eight vehicles were presented to the Divisional heads of each of the divisions as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen […]
The New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the National Parliament, addressing the house. He is the first NZ PM to be given this special privilege and second foreign PM to do so. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was the first, in 2023. Speaker Job Pomat warmly welcomed Prime Minister Luxon, saying his visit […]
As of Count 20 yesterday, taking the lead in the race is Our United Resource Party candidate and former MP, Anderson Mise maintaining his first spot securing 12,930 votes. Nation Alliances candidate Patrick Pruaitch is on the second spot with 9,150 votes. On third placing is Our Party candidate Tonny Christie Waisi who has 3,659 […]
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the country to celebrate 50 years of enduring friendship with PNG. Luxon touched down at Port Moresby’s APEC terminal on a New Zealand Royal Airforce aircraft shortly after 6pm last night and was met with a full ceremonial welcome, including a 19 – gun salute and a […]
A Madang based policeman, who was charged for the alleged murder of his wife last month; has been granted a K1,000 bail by the National Court. Constable Sunny Zu from Jiwaka Province was initially refused bail by police, but subsequently engaged a lawyer to help him apply for bail through the courts. Although his bail […]
Ialibu Pangia MP Peter O’Neill has highlighted a late disbursement of funds for the Government’s tuition fee free project, including lack of funds for medicine supplies in his electorate. He says provinces and districts cannot be using their district funds and operational funds for basic services like health and education. He claimed tuition fee free […]
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 […]