From across Papua New Guinea
The Madang people have been warned to stop using compensation payments to settle crimes, but have offenders face the law. Madang’s acting Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim told the people in Yawar village, in the Astrolabe Bay LLG, that “Compensation will not bring justice,”. “If we keep accepting it, people will continue committing crimes […]
Doors are opening and there could be more opportunities for PNG rugby league players to play their trade in the United Kingdom. These opportunities are likely, following the appointment of Jason Demetriou as Head Coach for the London Broncos last month. With the Super League expanding to 14 teams next season, the Wimbledon-based club submitted […]
An independent financial audit has begun into the Madang Provincial Government’s accounts, following a Provincial Executive Council [PEC] decision led by Governor Ramsey Pariwa. Governor Pariwa said the audit is covering 2017 to 2024. It aims to expose any misuse of public funds and restore financial order after years without proper accountability. “This is the […]
Acting chief executive officer for Road Traffic Authority [RTA] John Avira has made his first appearance at the Waigani District Court today for alleged corruption charges. Avira was arraigned on three charges of official corruption, Misappropriation and abuse of office. According to the police files, the RTA Acting CEO was arrested last week and is […]
The Public Health team from NCD Provincial Health Authority is rolling out the second phase of the Polio Campaign in the National Capital District and Motu Koita Communities. The aim is to achieve the national target of 95% within the 15-day [October 13-October 31] polio campaign in NCD. The first round of the vaccination capmpaign […]
The East Sepik Provincial Health Authority [ESPHA] is gearing up to become a direct recipient of donor funding. Recently, the ESPHA hosted a transition workshop in Wewak aimed at equipping its middle management team with the necessary skills to manage this funding independently. This initiative signifies a major step toward greater financial and operational autonomy […]
Kirene Primary School, in the Kewabi Local Level Government (LLG), lalibu/Pangia District of Southern Highlands Province, is transforming its status into a junior high school. The school’s board and administration worked to achieve this goal within ten years after the Southern Highlands Provincial Education Board [SHPEB] gave its approval in 2015. Recently, officials from the […]
The Santos PNG Orchids visited Coronation Primary School today to take part in a rugby league clinic organised by the NRL’s League Bilong Laif program. The full Orchids squad arrived to meet students and participate in drills that focused on developing basic skills such as catching and passing. The Orchids also took the opportunity to […]
Esther Elementary and Early Childhood School in Yanga Village, Lae, has finally received clean water after 20 years of relying on rainwater collected in drums. Senior teacher Naomi Muria says they have not received a clean water supply since the school’s establishment in 2005, and the students were often sent home when all the water […]
Madang police have placed an immediate ban on school excursions and end-of-year outings following last Friday’s incident on Madang’s famous picnic spot, Pik Island. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim issued the directive yesterday, saying no student gatherings or picnics will be allowed at public recreational areas, including Pik Island and nearby coastal sites. […]