From across Papua New Guinea
The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority [WSPHA] has signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] with City Pharmacy Limited [CPL Group] to strengthen the supply of essential medicines, medical consumables, and laboratory equipment in the province. The agreement was signed on Friday at Vanimo Provincial Hospital, aiming to address long-standing shortages that have affected patients across […]
The Hela Education Services has launched a new Tribal Fighting Module under its Personal Development and Guidance program, aiming to address long-standing law and order problems through education. The module launched today, is intended to instill respect, discipline, and conflict resolution skills at an early age, with the goal of reducing tribal fighting and strengthening […]
Authorities in Wewak, East Sepik have confirmed two deaths following a violent confrontation at Kauk village within the last 24 hours. The first victim, Alfred Marau, sustained two grass knife wounds to the head and died from blood loss. His alleged attacker, Alfred Saudum, was later killed in a retaliatory attack that also saw houses […]
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has challenged the PNG Forest Authority to commence work on its special forest projects. However, he admits funding still remains a challenge. The special forest industrial parks will cover Vanimo, Central, East New Britain and Morobe of which PNG Diwai Holdings Limited would buy logs from landowners […]
Papua New Guinea is now facing a growing oral cancer crisis, with health experts warning that the disease is killing more people at an alarming rate as new patients continue to arrive at hospitals every day. Dental Specialist at the Mt Hagen Specialist Hospital, Dr. Thomas Tatua said, PNG is now ranked number one globally […]
The PNG Chiefs have pulled off a massive off-field coup for their inaugural 2028 NRL campaign, securing the services of premiership-winning Burleigh Bears coach Luke Burt. The incoming franchise has locked in the Parramatta Eels legend as an assistant coach to Willie Peters. Burt will officially arrive in Port Moresby in November 2027. The former […]
Esa’ala District’s brand new multipurpose boat received a rousing welcome home in Alotau on Saturday. The 43.5m MV Lorraine was custom-built in Malaysia over the last three years, able to carry up to 112 passengers, 100tons of cargo at any one time, and comes equipped with a 20ton crane, 20-foot freezer, and 20-foot chiller. Esa’ala […]
Concerns of cheating during Examinations is one that should be borne by every Papua New Guinean. That’s the call by Assistant Secretary Examinations at the Department of Education Kuagai Dua. He says Papua New Guinea is a global citizen and such practice waters down the country’s education credentials. It’s a compromise to Papua New Guinea’s […]
Over a month later and people in Milne Bay’s hinterlands say they’ve yet to receive any relief assistance after Cyclone Maila. Alotau District’s mountain areas suffered flooded rivers and destruction of homes during the April cyclone, reports of people resorting to take shelter in caves have surfaced during this time. Daga Rural Local Level Government […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Steamships Trading Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at supporting sustainable land development in Bougainville. The agreement establishes collaboration between ABG institutions, traditional land custodians and Steamships, following years of consultation on land engagement processes in the region. The partnership is expected to help the ABG […]