From across Papua New Guinea
Indonesia’s ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Andriana Supandy, has begun a two-day visit to West New Britain Province aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties. Supandy met provincial governor Sasindran Muthuvel today, outlining opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, trade, tourism, forestry and education. The envoy said his trip comes ahead of annual bilateral talks between […]
Transgogol Secondary School in Madang District and the Fisheries sector of the Bogia District Administration received a vehicle each today, courtesy of the Madang Provincial Government. The vehicles were presented today by the Ela Motors Dealership Manager in Madang, Manase Kauleni to the Principal of Transgogol Secondary School, Nivirity Ivan and the Assistant Director for […]
Attorney General and Imbonggu MP Pila Ninigi has issued a stern warning to Enga leaders, businessmen, and public servants to stop funding tribal fights, calling the practice a threat to lives, property, and the province’s hard-won development. Speaking at the opening of Enga’s deferred Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Ninigi said; “This is destroying […]
Police in Madang are all geared to assist the PNG Electoral Commission deliver a safe and successful LLG election in the province. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, says his officers are prepared to support and safeguard the delivery of the council election in the province. “We are on standby to assist the Electoral […]
The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority [NAQIA] has dispatched an investigation team to the Tairora Valley in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, following reports of mysterious pig deaths. NAQIA Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Ilagi Puana told NBC News that preliminary assessments suggest the deaths may be linked to African Swine Fever [ASF], though other diseases can […]
National Planning Secretary Koney Samuel has urged all stakeholders to remain committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stressing that achieving medium-term development plan targets will require collective effort and forward-looking strategies. “This is a critical moment for the country’s development journey,” Secretary Samuel said during PNG’s Second SDG Voluntary National Review 2025 Dissemination and […]
Papua New Guinea is set to face grey listing for the second time by the Financial Action Task Force. Bank of PNG Governor Elizabeth Genia confirmed “grey listing is imminent”. She made this when concluding her keynote address to the Anti-Money Laundering inaugural conference, currently held in Port Moresby. The conference brings together participants from […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Police Command held its first-ever parade yesterday to honor police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, commemorating National Police Remembrance Day. Observed annually on 29 September in Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific nations, the day is dedicated to remembering the ultimate sacrifices made […]
East Sepik will join the rest of Papua New Guinea to conduct its Local Level Government Elections on October 25th Despite strong efforts to carry on the deferred LLG Elections, Acting Provincial Administrator Alphonse Kami says they will comply with the Electoral Commission’s decision. Mr. Kami told NBC News that this decision prevents any legal […]
Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the late Morobe Governor Luther Wenge as a ‘pillar of democracy,’ stating that the veteran politician will be honored with full state recognition. Marape said Wenge’s death was a huge loss not only for the people of Morobe but for the entire country, indicating his 18 years of leadership […]