From across Papua New Guinea
Kokoda Trail Motel is now adopting a natural way to stop soil erosion in the Sogeri and Sirinumu Dam area of central province. This is through the Vetiver System Technology, a bio-engineering practice used to stop soil degradation. Motel Director Miku Agorobe says this promotes sustainable land rehabilitation in the area. Kokoda Trail Motel is […]
The Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNG FA], John Mosoro, has defended the agency’s intention to re-engage international firm SGS as an independent verifier of log exports, while questioning the accuracy of data presented to the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Delivery. Mr. Mosoro appeared before the Parliamentary […]
South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has stepped in as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Enga Cultural Show, contributing K5,000 to support preparations for the annual cultural event. The 31st edition of the show is set to take place from August 8 – 10 at John Siki Oval in Wabag. The event is expected to […]
Acting Information Communications and Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust. He made this call during his address at the Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue held in Suva today. Minister Tsiamalili, also reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to building a connected, secure and inclusive digital future […]
Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has pledged his full support to the newly elected members of the Motu-Koita Assembly, vowing to work closely with them to deliver essential services to local communities. Speaking at a luncheon held in honour of the Eastern region representatives of the Assembly, Minister Tkatchenko emphasized […]
Normal flight operations into Gurney Airport are expected to resume by September, according to an update released this week as runway upgrade works intensify. Gurney has faced months of flight disruptions and downgrades due to the ongoing K76.8 million Gurney Upgrade Project under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project [CADIP II]. CADIP Program Director Wellington […]
The National Parliament came to live tonight as the life-size Monument of the country’s founding father late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare was unveiled. The Monument unveiled at 8pm stands in front of the Parliament as a Pillar of Unity. It is a symbol of honoring the contributions of the late founding father, which […]
Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has taken an early lead in the Usino-Bundi Open by-election, securing 6,250 votes after the second day of primary vote counting today [Thursday]. Trailing behind him is Our Party candidate Nick Nicholas Kamuti with 4,797 votes in second place. Independent candidate Allan Aipu sits in third with 2,354 votes, while United […]
Lady Veronica Somare, wife of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, was visibly emotional as she arrived at the National Parliament precinct for the unveiling of her husband’s life-size monument. As she waved to the crowd gathered to witness the historic occasion, Lady Veronica was overcome with emotion […]
The current terminal building at Gurney Airport, which has served the Alotau region for more than 20 years, will be demolished in September this year to make way for a modern replacement. Program Director of Civil Aviation Development Investment Program [CADIP] Wellington Warren said this development is part of the K76.8 million Gurney Airport Upgrade […]