Maternal and neonatal tetanus [MNT] remains a significant public health issue in Papua New Guinea [PNG], as it is one of the last ten countries in the world yet to eliminate the disease.
Transparency International PNG [TIPNG] has revealed that preserving the independence of the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] from political influence will be crucial to restoring public confidence and ensuring it can deliver its mandate.
Sixteen students from West Sepik Province studying at Divine Word University in Madang have been de-registered due to non-payment of fees under the Government’s Higher Education Loan Program [HELP] and the Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) by the National Government."
Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi has issued a stern warning to all employees of the aviation industry following trending reports of illicit materials and weapons being smuggled through airports in the country.
Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team captain Ramona Padio will lead her side in the OFC Nations Cup, having made a full recovery from an ankle injury that sidelined her for nearly a month.
The 21 Assistant Returning Officers for the 21 Local Level Governments in Madang Province are threatening to walk off their election duties this Friday, as a sign of protest over the reduction in the number of polling teams per LLG.
The recently signed Melanesian Relationship Agreement with the National Government will allow Bougainville to exercise some sovereign powers, while full adoption of these powers, which defines only a sovereign territory, can be assumed on independence.
Regional Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jr is urging participants of the 2-day Bougainville Development Cooperation Conference to consider AROB's Blue Green Economic Policy during their discussions.