From across Papua New Guinea
For the first time since the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] was established 33 years ago, the forestry sector is preparing to issue a timber permit under a Forest Management Agreement [FMA] to a state-owned company, PNG Diwai Holdings Limited [PNGDHL]. PNGDHL, the business arm of PNGFA, will become the developer of the Amau […]
Over 100 children in Eastern Highlands Province have been diagnosed with heart defects, following a cardiac screening program conducted at Goroka Provincial Hospital. Head of Pediatrics at Goroka Provincial Specialist Hospital, Dr Casparia Mond, confirmed that a total of 103 children, aged between one month and 17 years, were screened for possible heart surgery. “From […]
Police Commissioner David Manning has confirmed that five people have been killed in tribal fighting between the Poreyalin and Kalyimb tribes in Kompiam, Enga Province, describing the violence as a result of weak community leadership. Manning said police have intervened following the clashes in recent days, but stressed that local leaders must take responsibility for […]
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 […]