From across Papua New Guinea
A landmark initiative to establish the Gobo School of Excellence in Jiwaka has received a strong endorsement from the Teaching Service Commission. A contingent from TSC and local MP Wake Goi visited the host community to ensure there is commitment by all stakeholders to support the school. The high-level delegation met with community leaders to […]
Prime Minister James Marape has launched a nationwide campaign inviting Papua New Guineans to choose the official name for the country’s National Rugby League team. The initiative comes as the country prepares to compete in the soon-to-be a three-country professional rugby league competition involving Australia, New Zealand, and PNG. Marape said the team’s name should […]
What began as a village celebration for PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary has turned into a bold push to transform Karekodobu from a subsistence-farming community into a hub for commercial agriculture and agro-tourism. The village today hosted its first-ever Mini Agriculture Show, a grassroots initiative led by local resident and Department of Agriculture and Livestock [DAL] […]
Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae officially received the Writs for the Aitape-Lumi and Porgera-Paiela electorates on Wednesday, marking the formal conclusion of the two recent by-elections. Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai presented the Writs to the Head of State, signifying the successful completion of the 2 by-elections. Anderson Mise of the United Resources Party retained his seat […]
The Department of Agriculture and Livestock [DAL] plans to develop agro-tourism as a new driver of rural economic growth, starting with the Karekodobu in Rigo, Central, following the success of a mini agriculture show there. Speaking after the event, DAL Secretary Dr Sergie Bang said the initiative could evolve into an annual eco-tourism festival showcasing […]
A new interagency task force aimed at confiscating criminals’ ill-gotten gains has been established, Police Commissioner David Manning announced. The Asset Restraint and Recovery Working [ARROW] Group unites experts from the Bank of PNG’s Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit [FASU], the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate [NFACD], and the Office […]
The sound of drums and chatter filled the usually quiet village of Karekodobu as farmers from across the area gathered beneath bright canvas tents. Their produce, neatly arranged piles of cocoa, taro, cassava, and fresh vegetables, glistened under the morning sun. This was no ordinary market day. It was history in the making. For the […]
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the reopening of the fully restored Lombrum Naval Base as a historic and strategic leap for the nation’s defence. Funded by a $500 million [about K1.3 billion] investment from Australia, the upgrade was officially unveiled alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Mr Marape thanked Australian […]
Lae police have identified four student suspects in connection with the harassment on campus of a woman by a mob of male students. A separate investigation from the PNG University of Technology has announced it has already identified five student suspects. Speaking to NBC News, the Lae Metropolitan Commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban said since […]
Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has narrowly won the Usino-Bundi by-election, edging out his closest rival by just 279 votes. Kumura secured 14,694 votes to defeat runner up Donald Uguro of the People’s First Party, who polled 14,416 votes at the final count. Nick Kumati of Our Party finished third with 12,223 votes. The declaration was […]