From across Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] has renewed its partnership with international verification firm SGS, in a strategic move to strengthen export monitoring and enhance revenue security from the country’s forestry sector. The renewed collaboration follows a high-level meeting in Brisbane on June 22 between PNGFA Managing Director John Mosoro and SGS Managing Director […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s strong commitment to a more united, inclusive, and modernised Pacific Islands Forum [PIF], urging regional leaders to embrace reform and solidarity in the face of mounting global challenges. Speaking during a high-level political Talanoa consultation with the Pacific Islands Forum Eminent Persons Group [EPG] in Suva, […]
Veteran Madang politician and founder of the People’s Labour Party [PLP], Peter Yama, has announced that this will be his final attempt to contest the Usino-Bundi seat. Speaking to a large crowd at a campaign rally in Ramu Sugar Township on Friday afternoon, Yama said he is contesting the upcoming by-election because the country is […]
Torrential rain has brought Alotau to a standstill today, with flash flooding and landslides prompting the closure of businesses, government offices, and parts of the Milne Bay provincial hospital. Shops in the town were forced to close due to flood damage and growing security concerns. Some retail outlets reported water inundation, while others remained shut […]
Hundreds of enthusiastic participants braved the rain to take part in the 25th Trukai Fun Run in Lae, turning the city streets yellow with energy and unity yesterday. The annual event, which began at 7am from Eriku Oval, followed a route through Lae Town and back. Despite the wet conditions, spirits remained high as families, […]
Alex Johnston has edged closer to rugby league immortality, scoring four tries in a stunning display that almost inspired a South Sydney Rabbitohs comeback in their 25-24 golden point loss to the Melbourne Storm. The veteran winger’s haul takes his career tally to 206 tries—just six shy of Ken Irvine’s all-time record of 212. It […]
Fiji has officially taken over the Chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG], following a formal handover ceremony from Vanuatu in Suva this morning. The transition of leadership was marked by a traditional ceremony held at the Bose Levu Vakaturaga Grounds, despite heavy rain. The symbolic event included customary rituals and an exchange of speeches […]
Over the two days, judges selected three winners from the three categories: 50th Independence Anniversary, Bilum, and Wedding Bouquet. Thresa Minimulu a local florist in Goroka was the overall winner of the 3rd Goroka Flower Show.She received K1,500 for the best 50th Independence Anniversary floral design plus K500 for the best stall. The best Floral […]
Tonsu Constituency in the North of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has declared itself ready, becoming the third Constituency in the region to have declared itself so far, under the ABG’s Independence Ready Internal Program. The Constituency made the Declaration recently at Tung village, making it the first Declaration in North Bougainville. The first two […]
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Leader’s Summit is now underway in Suva, Fiji. Leader’s senior officials, and delegates from all five MSG member countries – Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and the FLNKS of New Caledonia are attending. Observer groups, including the United Liberation Movement for West Papua and Indonesia, are also […]