From across Papua New Guinea
One of three new local level governments in Madang Province was inaugurated last week. Hundreds of people from the remote Wanuma area congregated at the Wanuma Base Camp last Thursday to witness the occasion; which to them was a major shift in decision- making at the local level. The new LLG consists of seven council […]
Former Town mayor for Daru, Samuel Wingu, nominated today to contest the mayor seat again, accompanied by his family and supporters, for the 2025 Local Level Government elections. Daru residents want Wingu to take leadership of the town as he has done significant advocacy and push for the rehabilitation of the neglected town. Samuel Wingu, […]
The bilateral relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea must continue to create profound dialogues through the two governments, says retired Australian High Commissioner John Feakes. The retired Australian High Commissioner to PNG called time on his diplomatic career after serving almost a decade in Port Moresby. Feakes told Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko that […]
The former Member of Parliament for Aitape-Lumi District in West Sepik Province, Anderson Mise nominated today to contest the Aitape-Lumi By-Elections. Mises’ election as Member for Aitape Lumi was declared void by the National Court on January 4th, 2024, leaving Aitape-Lumi without an MP. Mise is a United Resource Party Candidate, and his nomination was […]
Former PNG Barramundis representative Pastor Babani Harry nominated for the Kira Kira Council Member seat in the Motu Koita Assembly elections today at the Boroko Electoral Commission Office. Pastor Harry’s nomination follows a life dedicated to serving others, marked by significant achievements in sports, spiritual leadership, and community development. “I am committed to bringing my […]
Elcong Primary School in North Waghi District has opened a new E-Learning and Science Lab to help students improve their digital and science skills. At the opening ceremony last Friday, National Education Department representative Thomas Pondarua said that classrooms must move beyond basic learning to include computer and technology education. He encouraged students to use […]
A satellite developed by British academics and engineers is set to become the first in the world to measure the condition of the Earth’s forests from space. This work will be crucial to help understand how tropical forests are changing and will contribute to efforts worldwide to protect future generations from climate change. From conception […]
52 suspects involved in roadblocks and harassing the travel public between Yangoru and Maprik are now in police custody as investigations continue. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Christopher Tamari told NBC News that the suspects were part of a group retaliating in response to a highway robbery last Friday, involving a route three-seven bus […]
Hekari United women’s football team have been the undisputed champions of the Women’s Conference Soccer League in Papua New Guinea, winning the title for three consecutive years. Many fans in PNG classify them as the queens of women’s football at the domestic level, and expectations remain high on the international stage. Hekari’s sensational form has […]
Former Milne Bay Governor Titus Philemon has raised concerns about the lackluster effort to deliver the current LLG Elections, given that proper funding was a constraint. Today being the last day for Assistant Returning Officers accepting nominations in Milne Bay, former Governor Titus Philemon has raised there must be a better way around it. He […]