From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has called for an immediate slowdown of eviction exercises currently taking place in parts of the National Capital District, urging all parties involved to act with compassion and responsibility while Government works towards long-term solutions. Prime Minister Marape said he had been advised of ongoing evictions being carried out under court […]
The planned eviction at the Erima Wildlife area was temporarily put on hold over the Easter weekend, according to the National Capital District and Central Provinces police management. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, confirmed that the eviction will proceed after the Easter break. He said police respected the rights of residents […]
The PNG Chiefs might have the backing of a $600 million [about K1.8 billion] Australian government war chest and the allure of tax-free mega-deals, but foundation coach Willie Peters has drawn a line in the sand. If you are just coming for the cash, don’t bother packing your bags. Speaking on NRL 360 with Queensland […]
The Highlands Youth Training and Rehabilitation College [HYTARC] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Sharda University to establish a direct academic pathway for Papua New Guinean students to pursue advanced degrees abroad. HYTARC Founder and Director Michael Goro announced that the agreement is specifically designed to create seamless educational progression for local students. […]
Member for Moresby North East John Kaupa has been referred to the Office of the Public Prosecutor by the Ombudsman Commission for alleged misconduct in office. Acting Public Prosecutor Helen Roalakona in a statement, said, the subject of the referral is the leader’s failure to comply with Section 27 of the constitution and sections 4 […]
A newly established training school for Community Health Workers [CHW] in East Sepik has successfully certified 96 health workers to boost rural healthcare in the Greater Sepik Region. Since it’s inception in 2020, Albinama Community Health Workers Training School, celebrated its big milestone on Thursday. The graduation is a major achievement to East Sepik Provincial […]
The PNG DataCo engineers from Port Moresby have successfully completed their site surveys in the South Fly District of Western Province, for the installation of five new telecommunications towers in the remote communities along the border and at Oriomo Landing Port. According to South Fly District ICT Cordinator Daborr Mapa the team visited Sewirimabu, Bula, […]
The ongoing and unannounced power disruptions in Daru, the provincial headquarters of Western Province, are causing chaos for residents and businesses as they face difficulties accessing essential services. The latest disruption over the weekend has caused Digicel and Vodafone networks to be unstable, leaving residents unable to access EFTPOS machines or withdraw cash from ATMs, […]
The member for Bulolo, Sam Basil Jnr presented a cheque of K250, 000 to Balob teachers college in Lae over the weekend, covering full tuition fees for 33 students this year, under the Bulolo Corporate Basil Scholarship Program. Since taking office, the district under the Basil’s chairmanship has supported more than 200 students through the […]
As the enforcement team gears up for the major traffic operation in NCD and Central Provinces, a police prison van has been assigned to be on standby with the police mechanics to assist when traffic offenders are caught. The Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Benjamin Turi, confirmed that the mechanics will be assisting the enforcement […]