From across Papua New Guinea
Peace and normalcy are expected to return to Wapenamanda after two warring tribes agreed to a four-day ceasefire, following mediation talks in Mt. Hagen on Friday. The peace negotiations between the Yakuman and Yangukim tribes concluded in Mt. Hagen, and a final Peace Agreement is scheduled to be signed in Port Moresby on Wednesday. Acting […]
Papua New Guinea is expected to learn its money plan for 2026 when Parliament resumes this week. When the House sits tomorrow, the tabling, debate, and passage of the 2026 National Budget Appropriation Bills are anticipated to dominate government business. The traditional budget press lock-up will take place at 10am on Thursday, where the government […]
The country’s top bureaucrat has called on every sector of society to get behind a major national mangrove-planting drive aimed at protecting coastlines and boosting climate resilience. The appeal was made during the launch of the National Mangrove Rehabilitation Initiative at Bootless Bay, where the Prime Minister’s Department, CEPA and the University of Papua New […]
Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea must urgently improve its doctor-to-patient ratio, warning that the country remains among the lowest not only in the Pacific but globally. Mr Marape said strengthening the health workforce must be part of PNG’s reform agenda as the country moves into its next 50 years. Speaking at the […]
The PNG Lewas defeated Namibia by six wickets in the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Thailand yesterday after chasing down a target of 75 with five balls to spare. Namibia was bowled out for 74 in 19.4 overs, their innings never finding sustained momentum after early wickets reduced them to 2 for 0. PNG’s bowling […]
Daru Island has been hit by two days of violence after local fishermen were allegedly held up at sea by armed men wearing army uniforms. The unrest began on Saturday night when the fishermen returned to Daru and reported that masked men had taken their beche-de-mer bags and fuel and left them to paddle back. […]
The Hela Provincial Health Authority has pushed into the second round of the national polio vaccination campaign, despite starting one week late. Public Health Director Rebecca Puruma said the delay was caused by problems faced during the first round, including disruptions from the Local Level Government elections. “Although we began late, Hela PHA has already […]
East New Britain Province is the first province to successfully complete its 2025 Local Level Government elections and return its writs. Polling for the ENB LLG Election started on October 27 and ended on November 1. Counting for ward councilors started on October 28 and ended on November 2, while the President from November 3 […]
Relief and gratitude filled Tari on Thursday morning as Hela students from the University of Goroka [UOG] returned safely to their home province following recent unrest on campus. Hela Education Services Director, Ronny Angu, confirmed that the students reached Tari around 9:00 a.m. and were immediately welcomed into a debrief session. The meeting brought together […]
The Greater Sepik Region cocoa farmers will meet face-to-face with international chocolate tasters, investors, and buyers from overseas for the first time in 2026 at the Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo. This landmark event will be hosted in the East Sepik from April 21 to 23, giving local farmers and communities a rare opportunity […]