From across Papua New Guinea
The Kimil Rugby Football League [KRFL] is breaking new ground by not only producing players for the intercity competition but also setting its sights on developing professional referees. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League-sanctioned competition hosted a one-day training clinic for referees, touch judges and team captains to enhance their […]
A man has died and a primary school and aid post have been closed in Marangis village, Bogia district of Madang, following an ongoing land dispute with the neighbouring Watam community in East Sepik. The dispute, which began earlier this month over a land boundary, involved the deceased, a man from Biwat in Angoram district, […]
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has urged the national government to review the country’s tax policy, arguing that the current system unfairly benefits major centres while depriving smaller provinces of much-needed revenue. Speaking in Parliament recently, Governor Juffa said the current tax ratio was unrealistic and irrelevant, stating that it mostly benefits Lae and Port Moresby, […]
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has urged current leaders to make responsible and decisive choices that will shape Papua New Guinea’s development over the next 50 years. Speaking in Parliament ahead of the country’s Golden Jubilee of Independence, O’Neill said politics must move away from blame and criticism and instead focus on policies that benefit […]
The situation in Fagululu, Esa’ala District, remains tense as villagers flee ongoing violence sparked by a local dispute that has escalated into armed attacks. Milne Bay Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Benjamin Kua told NBC News that residents are seeking refuge at the government station in Mapamoiwa, with some walking for up to four days […]
A violent standoff is unfolding in Fagululu, Esa’ala District, after a gang of armed youths torched more than 20 houses and forced villagers to flee. Police reports indicate the gang, initially five suspects, has swelled to over 100 members after officers attempted to enter the area on Wednesday. The police were forced to retreat when […]
Chuave MP James Nomane says road accessibility remains the key driver of economic growth and service delivery in the district, despite funding shortfalls. During his electoral visit to Chuave yesterday, Nomane revealed that the district received only K2 million out of an expected K15 million in District Services Improvement Program [DSIP] funds. He said the […]
Eastern Highlands Governor Simon Sia has called on alcohol manufacturers and distributors in the province to strictly comply with liquor laws introduced by the Provincial Executive Council [PEC]. Governor Sia issued the appeal during a consultative meeting with industry representatives at the Bird of Paradise Hotel in Goroka on Friday. The PEC regulations cover trading […]
The Jimi District Development Authority [DDA] has launched new road projects to improve connectivity in one of Papua New Guinea’s most isolated regions, where poor infrastructure has long hindered access to essential services. For decades, the district’s rugged geography [steep mountains, rough terrain and fast-flowing rivers] has made road construction costly and difficult. Impassable routes […]
Deputy Commissioner of Police Specialist Operations Donald Yamasombi has warned the public to be cautious of scammers posing as police officers and demanding money to withdraw cases under investigation. He issued the warning after a man reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be DCP Yamasombi. The caller allegedly told the victim he had […]