From across Papua New Guinea
There is a strong case for the Simbu Museum of Natural Resources, History and Archives to be used as a culture knowledge hub in the province. Erick Sinebare, director of the Simbu Museum, believes every province should have its own museum to promote democratic culture and support development in PNG. Mr. Sinebare said it took […]
A senior police officer attached with NCD police has been arrested and charged on two counts of murder, in Port Moresby yesterday. Chief Inspector Tap Opai was formally interviewed by the homicide squad at the Boroko Police station, in relation to the alleged illegal eviction at 9mile’s Morobe block on September 19th 2024. The forceful […]
Police in Madang Province have issued a strong warning to all candidates contesting in the local level government election in the province and the Usino/ Bundi by- election to stay within the confines of the law whilst out on the campaign trail. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, issued the warning on Wednesday as […]
Raymond Maipe, a proud son of the Engual Tribe in Lower Kagul of Tambul-Nebilyer District, has defied the odds to graduate with a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences [SMHS] this morning. His academic journey began at Alkena Primary School, where he completed his primary […]
Among the 328 graduates of the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences [SMHS], this morning, Chrisdom Mongea was one among few who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS]. Being the first in the Ekai Tribe of Imbongu District in the Southern Highlands, Chrisdom iscommitted to […]
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNG NRLC] has announced a venue change for the round 4 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match between KMHL Enga Mioks and Kroton Hela Wigmen. The Sunday game was initially scheduled to take place at Aipus Oval in Wabag, Enga Province, but the match will now be held at […]
The Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation [BFPNG] is gearing up for a critical international campaign as it prepares its 3×3 men’s and women’s teams to compete at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau, scheduled from June 29 to July 9, 2025. BFPNG President David Peter has confirmed that the event is a major qualifying […]
Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced an extension to the nomination period for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections and scheduled by-elections across the country. The initial closing date of Thursday, 1st May 2025 has now been extended by seven days, with nominations to close at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, 8th May 2025. The decision […]
Two women candidates have so far nominated to contest in the Madang Urban LLG election. The two are Freda Pomat for Ward 2 and Regina Ropra for Ward 9. Pomat and Ropra are former councilors who have served a term each. Both were unseated in the 2019 LLG election, however; are vying again in the […]
The Runway and passenger terminal at the Hoskins Airport in West New Britain will feel a multi-million Kina makeover after a decade. Over K51.7 is the cost of the runway asphalt overlay, passenger terminal refurbishment and associated works under the National Airport Corporation, Civil Aviation Development Project II. A decade after benefiting from the Asian […]