From across Papua New Guinea
Electoral officials in Morobe Province will continue the extraction of ballot boxes from Kabwum district today, for the district’s Supreme Court-ordered by-election. Today’s extraction efforts will focus on retrieving boxes from Yus Local Level Government [LLG], the last of Kabwum’s four LLGs. A total of twenty [20] ballot boxes were successfully airlifted into Lae yesterday […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reassured Japanese investors that Papua New Guinea [PNG] remains a stable, resource-rich, and reliable destination for long-term business investments. Speaking at the PNG Mining Seminar in Tokyo, Prime Minister Marape highlighted PNG’s strong track record in mineral exports, especially through the OK Tedi Mine, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to […]
Prime Minister James Marape has today reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fighting corruption through the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC]. This follows public commentary circulating in the media that may cause confusion regarding recent developments in the Commission’s leadership. The Prime Minister has made it clear that the Government has not suspended the work of […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s long-term commitment to mineral and energy production, assuring Japanese investors of strong prospects for the next 40 to 50 years. Speaking at the PNG Mining Seminar in Tokyo, Prime Minister Marape highlighted Frieda River Mine, located about 80 kilometres north of OK Tedi, as a promising […]
Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has condemned an extortion attempt by landowners threatening to interrupt water supply at Rouna 2 Hydro Station in Central province. “Police will not tolerate the attempted extortion by these land-owners,” Commissioner Manning said. “There are appropriate, lawful mechanisms available to resolve disputes, but these landowners chose to threaten essential services […]
Papua New Guinea’s table tennis team made history at the recent Pacific Mini Games, with the women’s team winning silver for the first time, described by the federation as a huge achievement for the sport in the country. Led by team captain Maryanne Hane, the PNG women’s team fought valiantly in the gold medal playoff […]
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Asia Institute for Broadcasting Development [AIBD], recognising his years of service and advocacy for media development in the Pacific region The award was presented during the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on […]
MiBank successfully hosted its first-ever esiloans and lending roadshow in Alotau last week Friday, aiming to foster new business opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support the growth of existing enterprises across the Milne Bay Province. Held at Masurina Lodge, the event drew more than 90 invited guests representing over 20 organisations from Alotau and surrounding districts. […]
A total of 206 students from Bougainville have been awarded scholarships under the inaugural Bougainville Readiness Academic Scholarship Program [BRASP] for the 2025 academic year, in a major boost to education and skills development across the region. The announcement was made by the Office of the Regional Member for Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, who praised […]
A mother from the remote Mane Village in the East Okapa LLG has survived life-threatening childbirth complications that tragically claimed the life of her newborn son. In March, Kanai Fani gave birth in her village without medical assistance. The delivery was complicated by a retained placenta, a condition that developed because the baby’s umbilical cord […]