From across Papua New Guinea
More than 2,200 dangerous munitions have been safely identified and disposed of across East New Britain during a 10-day operation involving the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF], the Australian Defence Force [ADF] and regional partners. Operation Render Safe 2026 was conducted in the Rabaul, Kokopo and Gazelle districts, where unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants […]
The Queen of Paradise Orchestra in Vanimo has reached an important milestone following the arrival of new wind instruments last Friday. Music Director Jesus Briceno said the new instruments will help the orchestra grow into a fully symphonic orchestra, making it the first of its kind in West Sepik Province and potentially Papua New Guinea. […]
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary in Jiwaka have joined in with the rest of Eastern End Command Division to celebrate the elevation of the Acting ACP Clement Dalla to Assistance Police Commissioner. Jiwaka police hosted a parade with a general salute in honoring his elevation on Friday 19th. Eastern End Command and Assistance Police […]
Students from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville [AROB] who are studying in Madang gathered on Saturday to celebrate Bougainville Day, marking the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG]. The celebration, hosted by students from Divine Word University [DWU], Madang Teachers College, and Madang Technical College, was held at the SVDMA Hall at DWU. Although […]
With the anticipated impacts of the upcoming El Nino, the people of Kaul in North Karkar LLG of Sumkar District, Madang Province have taken proactive steps to strengthen water security by revisiting the long-outstanding Kaul Bore Water Project. Under the leadership of Councilor Danny Joseph, and with the support of the Madang Provincial Government, a […]
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has urged provincial governments to use their new powers to appoint senior public servants responsibly under the amended Section 73 of the Organic Law on Provincial and Local-Level Governments. Governor Parkop made the call following the NCDC Board’s reappointment of City Manager Ravu Frank under the new law. He […]
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has identified the establishment of a Motu-Koita Heritage City as one of 15 key performance benchmarks for City Manager Ravu Frank to deliver over the next four years. The initiative forms part of NCDC’s broader development agenda aimed at strengthening accountability, preserving cultural heritage and guiding the future growth […]
The National Executive Council [NEC] has appointed members of the Interim Council for Papua New Guinea’s new medical university few week ago. This marks a major step towards the School of Medicine and Health Sciences becoming a standalone institution in 2027. Executive Dean Professor Nakapi Tefuarani confirmed the appointments during an exclusive interview with NBC […]
Students and parents in Papua New Guinea who want a career in medicine are being urged to study at local universities or internationally recognised medical schools overseas. Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, says some graduates who study medicine overseas face […]
Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, says many medical graduates from China must complete additional training in Papua New Guinea before they can practise medicine. Professor Tefuarani said most medical universities in China do not provide the level of clinical training […]