From across Papua New Guinea
A ballot box from Mala 2 Ward in Mala Kinjibi was reportedly hijacked by supporters for reasons yet to be confirmed, and another destroyed in Kutunga ward because a fight broke out. Six wards will go into polling in Dei today. Despite the incidents, polling continued smoothly in the remaining wards. The province joined others […]
The Jiwaka Province is a day behind schedule on voting in the Nationwide Local Level Government election. This followed a peaceful protest staged by concerned elites of the Anglimp and Kudjip LLGs in the Anglimp South Waghi electorate of Jiwaka. They demanded a stop to the polling for the two respective LLGs until they received […]
The Opposition Leader has slammed the government for not achieving 90 percent of the targets outlined in the 2025 national budget. Douglas Tomuriesa made these remarks, ahead of the parliament session today at 2pm. With a few weeks left before the November budget session, there are concerns raised about the implementation of the country’s K28-billion […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]