From across Papua New Guinea
A recently launched book on the country’s economic growth since Independence, has seen Papua New Guinea described as being in a “hyper-political, insecurity, low-growth trap.” The book titled “Struggle, reform, boom and bust” – an economic history of PNG since Independence, co-authored by Australia National University’s Steven Howes, Martin Davies, and other local authors, was […]
The Madang Provincial Health Authority has recorded 18, 478 polio drops, being administered on children zero [0] to ten [10] years old since the launch of the polio campaign in the province almost two weeks ago. For babies ages 0 to 1-year-old, a total of 2, 131 have been immunized, for children between the ages […]
The Simbu Provincial Government has officially opened several education infrastructures projects in the Sinesine Yongomulg and Kundiawa Gembogl districts. The projects valued at K1.1 million per district were launched last year and completed within the set timeframe. In Sinesine Yongolmulg district, the projects opened include two double classrooms at Ku High School, a girls’ dormitory […]
Road maintenance works across the National Capital District are expected to be completed by early September, ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations. City Manager Ravu Frank said the National Capital District Commission [NCDC] is prioritizing the rehabilitation of major intersections and arterial routes, particularly four-lane roads that have deteriorated. “The maintenance program […]
Western Highlands Province continues to stand as a safe haven for the troubled Upper Highlands Provinces. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah made this statement recently in Mt Hagen. Namah said Western Highlands has consistently demonstrated peace and unity, which reflect the very reason the Mt Hagen Cultural Show was established to promote peace […]
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah has called on the Government to invest in sustainable industries to address the country’s ongoing law and order problems. Namah said successive governments had failed Papua New Guineans by neglecting sustainable development and relying too heavily on the extractive industry. “When we get money from oil, gas, gold, […]
The Mt Hagen Cultural Show, Papua New Guinea’s oldest cultural festival, celebrated its 65th year this month with a blend of tradition and modernity. First staged in 1961 to foster peace and understanding among tribes in Western Highlands Province (including Jiwaka until it gained provincial status in 2010), the Show has grown into a premier […]
Huon Logistics Konepoti bounced back in style at Amini Park over the weekend, recording a convincing nine-wicket victory over Hoods in the premiers division of Port Moresby Cricket Association. After a disappointing 97-run loss last week, the newcomers to the premier shield competition announced themselves with authority, securing their first-ever win in top grade in […]
The battle for the Opposition leadership will escalate to the Supreme Court after the National Court dismissed proceedings challenging the recognition of Douglas Tomuriesa as the Opposition Leader. Chuave MP James Nomane, dissatisfied with the ruling, announced he will appeal to the Supreme Court, claiming the decision was flawed in law. The National Court declared […]
Two men suspected of being involved in a string of armed robberies in East New Britain and New Ireland provinces were shot and killed by police in Kimbe early this morning. Acting Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Chief Inspector Fred Kaiwa confirmed the fatal incident, stating that the suspects were gunned down by police after being […]