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New CEO Sworn in for Sinasina-Yongomugl DDA

A new chapter of leadership has begun for the Sinasina-Yongomugl District Development Authority (DDA) with the official swearing-in of Atte Kerenga as the new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kerenga replaces Obert Waure, who had served in the position for several years. The handover ceremony was held in Kundiawa and witnessed by Hon. Kerenga Kua,the Party […]

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West Sepik LLG faces few common roll issues, few unable to cast votes

West Sepik Province has officially commenced polling today for the Local Level Government Elections for 2025 In Vanimo Urban as voters turned up to cast their votes, most of them have been turned away due to names not on the common roll to vote. According to former Councilor for Ward 4 in Vanimo Urban Nick […]

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Two new planes for Air Niugini expected to arrive before year ends

The National Flag Carrier, Air Nuigini will soon welcome two more Airbus A220’s series planes from Canada before the year ends This follows the historic arrival of the first A220-300 aircraft, P2-PGA on 15th September, just in time for PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The Airline company in a statement says the second and third brand […]

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Andra island community builds sea wall against tides to protect soccer field

Residents of Andra Island in Manus Province are building a sea wall to protect their village from destructive king tides. The idea came from organizers of the Daniel Shield, a biannual soccer tournament that attracts teams from across Manus. After previous king tides, youth leaders and tournament organizers decided to build the sea wall to […]

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Huon Gulf DDA boosts its LLG elections with K150,000

The Huon Gulf District Development Authority [HGDDA] has stepped in with K150,000 to support the smooth running of the 2025 Local-Level Government [LLG] elections across the district. Initiated by the HGDDA Chairman and local MP, Jason Peter, the funding assistance was warmly welcomed by the Wampar LLG Manager Kamis Koneri, who expressed that this support […]

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Three children tragically found dead in Port Moresby, investigation underway

Three children, aged 2, 3 and 4 years old, tragically died over the weekend, shocking the public in Port Moresby. The bodies of the three children were discovered in a car wreck two days after their disappearance was reported. Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD Central Commander Benjamin Turi visited the crime scene today, located […]

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Family of murdered youth in Yarapi calls for justice

The grieving family of 25-year-old Jordan Fehiniaka, who was brutally murdered last month at Yarapi outside Wewak Town, is calling for justice and urging authorities to ensure the full force of the law is applied to those responsible. Speaking on behalf of the family, paternal uncle David Yawingu and Aunty Pauline Sapui expressed their deep […]

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Hela Governor aims to create more education and sports pathways for youths

The Hela Provincial Government is keen to drive more infrastructural developments, educational pathways and socio-economic opportunities for the people, but apart from those core pillars, they want to see more young people tap into sports and make meaningful life out of it. Hela Governor Philip Undialu made these remarks during the Brisbane Broncos NRL and […]

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East Sepik administration audit committee launched again

East Sepik Provincial Administration, in an effort to strengthen good governance, has launched its Audit Committee for the second time. This milestone event was facilitated by the Department of Finance’s Public Sector Audit Program [PSAP] on Friday last week in Wewak. ESPA Audit Committee now revived will give a boost to the Provincial Internal Audit […]

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ExxonMobil inspires girls to become engineers

ExxonMobil PNG recently hosted 75 outstanding ninth-grade girls from five Port Moresby schools for a special event at its LNG Plant at Caution Bay. The event, “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,” is now in its second year in Papua New Guinea. Its goal is to inspire students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, […]