From across Papua New Guinea
The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has received a K5 million funding boost from the Government, aimed at improving healthcare services across the province. Health Minister Elias Kapavore presented the funding during the recent accreditation ceremony for Mingende District Hospital, as part of government’s commitment to revitalizing health services and addressing challenges in Simbu’s rugged […]
The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has enhanced diagnostic services with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa Provincial Hospital. Pauline Maua, of the SiPHA Board and Standards Committee, officially launched the machine and commended Dr. Kassi Ken, the hospital CEO, and the management team for prioritizing patient care. […]
St. Joseph Mingende Rural Hospital celebrated its 75th anniversary with official accreditation as a Level 4 District Hospital. The achievement comes after 14 years of relentless effort and commitment, bringing pride to the community the hospital has served since its establishment in 1950. Health Minister Elias Kapavore announced the accreditation, commending the strong partnership between […]
The Simbu Education Board has taken a critical step towards improving education in the province with plans to establish both a National School of Excellence [NSoE] and a Provincial School of Excellence [PSoE]. Principal Education Advisor, Kutna Bepwick, confirmed that two submissions have already been made for the establishment of the schools. The NSoE, strongly […]
Prime Minister James Marape has completed a historic maiden drive from Port Moresby to Alotau as part of his government’s Connect PNG Program. He was received by Alotau Open MP Ricky Morris at Gadaisu on Saturday afternoon. Marape says it’s 50 years in the making, and he was absolutely proud he was able to do […]
Work is now formally underway on the Kimbe Port Rehabilitation project in West New Britain Province, following a groundbreaking ceremony for the project held in Kimbe yesterday. The Australian Government is financing this program through PNG Ports Corporation to repair and modernize key infrastructure at selected ports including Kimbe, Lae, Lorengau, Kavieng, Oro Bay, Wewak […]
A quiet revolution is underway, one paved not with grand speeches but with gravel, determination, and community spirit. For the people of Lai Valley Local Level Government [LLG] in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province, road infrastructure is more than just a means of transport; it is the lifeline of development, the artery […]
Papua New Guinea’s youth bulge estimated at around 66 percent of the population has been identified as a critical issue that the government must address through proper planning and policy. In response, the Department of National Planning and Monitoring is advancing the National Compulsory Service Policy, a framework for 2025–2035 now undergoing regional consultations. This […]
A powerful display of community-driven development has seen the local alluvial miners in the new Wau-Waria District fund and launch the construction of roads as highways, linking the villages within the Wau part of the district. Last weekend, another groundbreaking ceremony marked the official launching of roadworks for yet another highway that’ll link the Misisbooth […]
Papua New Guinea is likely to be grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force [FATF] by February next year. That’s according to the Chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering /Counter Terrorist Financing-National Coordinating Committee, Dr Eric Kwa. In an exclusive interview with this newsroom, Dr Kwa says although the committee is working hard to meet […]