From across Papua New Guinea
Polling for the Usino/ Bundi by-election in Madang Province managed to kick- off today after being deferred for a week. However, only one of the 23 polling teams was able to successfully conduct polling at Ward 22 of Bundi Local Level Government. The voting population inWard 22 is between two and three thousand. Two polling […]
The Papua New Guinea government is ramping up efforts to revive agricultural research and development, identifying it as a critical pillar to drive the agriculture sector’s ambitious goal of contributing K30 billion to the national economy by 2030. Under the newly launched National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP), the shift from subsistence farming to commercially viable […]
Simbu police held a provincial parade today to mark their role in the lead-up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations. The event served not only as a ceremonial display of discipline, but also as a moment of reflection on the legacy and sacrifices made by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] over the […]
The National Touch Football Championships set to take place in Milne Bay in December has been given a boost of K50,000 by the Alotau District Association. The event to be hosted by the Alotau Touch Footy Association will start on December 10th and run through to the 14th. The championships will see 13 provinces and […]
Eastern Highlands police staged a memorial parade this morning to remember fallen comrades who dedicated their time in service for the people. At the National Sports Institute in Goroka, Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Kale said, “Today within our constabulary here in Eastern Highlands Province, it is fitting that we take this moment to […]
The escalating costs of housing, including both property sales and rentals, alongside the chronic shortage of supply, have emerged as pressing concerns for average and middle-income Papua New Guineans. These challenges are severely impacting the standard of living, particularly in urban areas such as Port Moresby and Lae. To tackle these issues, the National Housing […]
Gabmazum Primary School, situated in Nazab just outside Lae, is on the verge of being upgraded to a Junior High School. The announcement was made by Morobe Governor Luther Wenge during the opening of a new four-in-one classroom at the school recently. Governor Wenge, who officiated at the classroom’s commissioning, assured the school and community […]
The timing of the postponed Local Level Government [LLG] Elections, scheduled for September 27, has sparked concerns from parents and educators, particularly as it clashes with the national education calendar. Among those raising alarm is Alfie Mori, a concerned father from Chuave, who fears the elections may disrupt preparations for critical national examinations. Mori, whose […]
Tertiary students from the University of Goroka [UOG], originally from North Waghi District in Jiwaka, are using their semester break to advocate for public health, proper waste management, and a healthier lifestyle. The students, under the banner of the North Waghi Students Union, launched a “Volunteer Clean-Up Campaign” in Banz Town aimed at improving sanitation […]
Nineteen soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Island Regiment [2RPIR] in Wewak walked into Madang Town early Saturday morning with a baton bearing a message for Prime Minister, James Marape, which should be delivered to him in September in Port Moresby. The 19 soldiers arrived to a rousing welcome by the Sepik community in Ward […]