From across Papua New Guinea
Sections of the devastated Kokopo -Rabaul road between Raburua and Karavia villages have been partially cleared for traffic to use. However, residents in the area have warned the travelling public to take precautionary measures as the road was reduced to only one lane with debris still scattered along the stretch of road. Residents have also […]
Australia is increasing its support to Papua New Guinea’s HIV response following a rise in new infections, which have doubled since 2010. Papua New Guinea continues to face a challenging HIV situation, with impacts being felt across families and communities nationwide. In response, Australia has significantly increased its HIV development assistance to PNG since early […]
The Assemblies of God Wingei District celebrated a historic milestone this Easter, marking 75 years since the establishment of the Wingei AOG Mission on Mukup Hills. Hundreds of believers gathered at Mt Zion AOG Local Church in Mukup from April 2–6 to honor the pioneering Australian missionaries who laid the foundation of faith in Wingei […]
As the effects of Tropical Cyclone Maila are being felt in parts of the country, West New Britain Province has also been hit with torrential rains and strong winds. The bad weather has caused damages mainly to infrastructure like roads and bridges and also inundated parts of some villages in the Nakanai District. Initial reports […]
PNG Power Limited says customers in several provinces may remain without electricity as crews continue restoration work following severe weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Maila. In an update released Monday, April 6, PNG Power said strong winds and heavy rain over the past 48 hours damaged transmission and distribution lines in Madang, Morobe, Kimbe and […]
Commissioner of Police, David Manning has advised that additional RPNGC personnel and assets are in place to manage the response to the emerging tropical cyclone that is developing in the Solomon Sea. Commissioner Manning called on people in areas affected by the weather pattern to be vigilant, prepare for adverse weather conditions and to stay […]
Two-hundred and thirteen students from Bulolo District at Bulolo Technical Colleges fees were fully funded by the Bulolo Development Authority through the Bulolo Corporate Basil Scholarship Scheme worth K392,900. Bulolo MP and District Development Authority Chairman, Sam Basil Jr presented a cheque to the school last Wednesday. Basil continues to advocate on the importance of […]
Fiji is taking both major trophies across the Coral Sea after the Devo Babas and Tagimoucia Ranadi claimed the open men’s and women’s titles at the Sports Tok Sevens. In the open men’s cup final, the tournament favorites Devo Babas delivered a masterclass to defeat the PC Ravens 22-12. The Fijians came out firing to […]
Torrential rains that began yesterday in East New Britain province have prompted flash floods, landslides and road blockages. Several homes situated adjacent to waterways have been reported submerged in water and debris in various parts of the province. The National Airports Corporation [NAC] confirmed that Tokua Airport, the main gateway to the province, is temporarily […]
Tokua Airport in East New Britain has been temporarily closed following heavy rainfall that flooded parts of the runway and taxiway. The National Airports Corporation says continuous rain since Saturday, April 4, caused surface water runoff from outside the airport, leading to significant flooding on the airfield. A Notice to Airmen [NOTAM] has been issued […]