From across Papua New Guinea
Executives of the PNG Nurses Association were in Milne Bay recently, advocating for nurses’ insurance cover and putting into practice what this means. The trip was specifically to bid farewell to the Assocaition’s Milne Bay Branch President who had sadly passed on a week ago. It was a somber gathering, but nonetheless, one to educate […]
The long- awaited second review of the Community Development Agreement [CDA], or what was otherwise called the Memorandum of Agreement or MOA of the country’s first- ever nickel and cobalt project based in Madang Province, is now underway. The weeklong review started on Monday at the Jais Aben Resort Hotel, outside town. Mining Minister, Solen […]
Prime Minister and Defence Minister James Marape has further clarified the separation of Defence responsibilities from other portfolios currently held within Government, stressing that Defence remains under his direct oversight pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into recruitment. The Prime Minister confirmed that Dr Billy Joseph does not hold the Defence portfolio, which he […]
Rigo Schools Rugby League [RSLR] is a proud grassroots entity, as two of its schoolboys take a big step forward to represent Central Dabaris in the PNG Rugby League National Youth Competition. Samuel Rawali and Tailon Taunagita started their career pathway under the Central Dabaris development partway program, over the weekend in East New Britain […]
Students supported by Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC] have achieved top academic honors at the University of Goroka [UOG] 29th graduation ceremony. Two standout graduates received major awards. Kuwimb Hugum, sponsored by Petroleum Resources Moran [PDL5], won the Outstanding Academic Performance Award. Tonnica Nandie, sponsored by Gas Resources Hides 4, received the TVET Outstanding Academic […]
Just a week after launching its major development projects, the Dei District Development Authority [DDA] has taken the next step by putting contractors on the ground to begin work. At a small but important event held in Mt Hagen last week, Dei DDA Chief Executive Officer Raphael Koldop awarded contracts to three companies- Kaiaworks, China […]
Jiwaka Province has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health system, with the official opening of a new computerized Medical Transit Storeroom. Health Minister and Pomio MP, Elias Kapavore, officiated the commissioning last Friday, describing the facility as a critical boost to medical supply delivery in the Highlands region. Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority […]
Prime Minister James Marape is in Milne Bay Province. On Saturday, he visited Samarai Murua District, its islands hardest hit by Cyclone Maila, and people are now slowly recovering. On Sunday morning, after visiting Budibudi Island, he returned to Gurney to meet and thank the Australian Government for their assistance to PNG at this time. […]
The north coast roads on Misima Island have taken a huge hit, making travel to Bwagaoia station a struggle. Clearing work by locals and help of machinery by Misima Mines Ltd, subsidiary of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd is progressing to bring temporary relief for people who use this highway as a lifeline to service. Assistant […]
Nasikwabu Island, off the coast of the larger Woodlark Island, with a population of over 340, is reporting a strong stench from dead coral and fish that could pose a health risk to residents. It’s been over a week since Tropical Cyclone Maila ravaged through their island and aside from the stench, they’ve also a […]