From across Papua New Guinea
Communities on Woodlark Island are reportedly helping each other repair homes damaged during Cyclone Maila. Reports reaching NBC News say they’ve banded together and are moving house to house, repairing walls and roofs, temporary fixtures for return of some normalcy. Guasopa ward councilor John Toeba confirms for his ward, over 8 houses were completely flattened […]
Schools in East New Britain will resume on Monday, the Provincial Education Board [PEB] has confirmed. The reopening follows a week-long suspension after numerous schools were affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Provincial Education Advisor Wilson Kairat confirmed the suspension was lifted effective Friday, April 17. He said while most schools are expected to reopen immediately, […]
A 33m private expedition yacht in collaboration with local business houses in Milne Bay is delivering household kits to cyclone stricken communities among many others supporting government in this disaster response. MV Iceberg had set sail for the islands on Tuesday. While they had contributed to a ‘Go Fund Me” effort by Tim Abel for […]
Two police barracks in Madang province had their groundbreaking ceremony last week. The two include a barracks for a new mobile squad under the Northern Mobile Group (NMG) and the rundown and condemned Kusbau Barracks. The new mobile squad barracks will be located on Madang’s south coast at Asuar in Ward 16 of Ambenob Local […]
Police in West Sepik held a four-week program in Vanimo, focused on building practical leadership, strengthening decision-making and improving how officers manage and coordinate operations on the ground. Assistant Commissioner of Police for Border Command, Steven Francis, said the real impact of the training will be seen in how officers carry out their duties moving […]
Simbu Province rejuvenated its Provincial Junior Sports Development Program on Fiday at the Kundiawa Dicksons Oval. The pathway program is aimed to harness young talents across various sports, from tracks and courts to open fields and pitches. Simbu Governor, Noah Kool officially launched the initiative, emphasizing the critical need to nurture sporting talent within the […]
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko signed the Instrument of Ratification, of the Puk Puk Treaty today in Port Moresby. The treaty was ratified on the 20th of March 2026. Minister Tkatchenko said the Puk Puk Treaty will become operational once the two countries have signed in exchange the instruments of ratification. “Today, Papua New […]
The Kerowagi District has become the first district in Simbu Province to formally sign the District Community Development Centre [DCDC] agreement with the Department for Community Development and Religion [DFCDR] this year. The agreement was signed by Kerowagi Open Member Francis Kikin Siune, and Jason Peter the Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development. This […]
The RSPCA has launched a major free pet desexing campaign in the National Capital District, aiming to curb the growing number of stray and unwanted animals. The program, commences today and runs until 1 May, will operate across selected locations in Port Moresby and parts of Central Province. The initiative is supported by Vets Beyond […]
Eleven villages in Kokoda LLG have been badly destroyed by strong winds and rain. Provincial Disaster Coordinator, Nohoro Akai confirmed this with this new room. Mr. Akai said the provincial disaster officials upon receiving the information from locals this week, traveled to the affected communities and made rapid assessment. Akai said upon the rapid assessment […]