From across Papua New Guinea
High and secondary schools run by mission agencies in the Tari-Pori district of Hela are receiving permanent fencing to shield students from external threats and ensure campus safety. The infrastructure rollout is a direct intervention by the Tari-Pori District Development Authority [DDA] to protect children and teachers from local security challenges. The DDA spent K5.3 […]
More than 100 Local Level Government [LLG] officials have gathered at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium for an intensive three-day induction training designed to streamline ward planning and governance across Morobe Province. The workshop brings together 40 ward recorders and 90 ward councilors to master government processes, clarify their official roles, and develop strategic ward […]
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso says the the name given to the new female 100-Bed Residential Hall at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology is a fitting tribute to a living example for aspiring women intellectuals throughout the country. Speaking at the opening of the K23 million facility last week, Rosso said naming the […]
Western Province is set to get nearly 50 percent of total returns from resource projects after Prime Minister James Marape announced a 7 percent benefit increase and extended Ok Tedi Mine’s operations from 2029 to 2085. PM Marape made the announcement on Monday at the launch of the Sisimakam–P’nyang Access Road and the Sisimakam–Hawenai–Ralengre Road […]
Frieda River Limited [FRL] has denied reports claiming it is currently operating barges on the Sepik River, clarifying that the company has not used barges in the area since 2017. FRL Project Director Phil McCormack issued the statement in response to a recent newspaper article titled “Water level at Sepik River receding, locals affected,” which […]
The launch of the second Bahasa Indonesia classes in Vanimo is expected to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and West Sepik Province. Speaking during the opening ceremony, representatives from Indonesia and the West Sepik Provincial Administration highlighted the importance of language in building stronger people-to-people connections, education opportunities, business links, and […]
The Madang Provincial Government has purchased four bailey bridges directly from China at a total cost of K2.7 million. Governor Ramsey Pariwa was in Nanjin City of Jiangsu Province in China a few days ago where he presented a cheque worth K2.7 million to purchase the four bailey steel bridges that will ease infrastructure challenges […]
Teacher accommodation remains one of the biggest challenges facing rural schools across Papua New Guinea, often affecting teacher retention and student learning outcomes. At Rugli Primary School, that challenge is now being addressed through the completion of a new duplex teachers’ house built through a partnership between the school and the Mul Baiyer District Development […]
The University of Goroka [UOG] has made history by holding its first graduation ceremony in New Ireland Province, giving more people in Papua New Guinea access to higher education. Speaking during the ceremony in Kavieng on Friday, Vice Chancellor Dr Teng Waninga [PhD] described the event as a historic moment not only for the University […]
Kingsley Kingsley Hokins has done it again, three in a row champion in Rosso Mountain Bike champion. The cyclist is from the Busu area, outside Lae, who is very grateful of his result and encouraged others saying,” secret to success is, for riders to keep paddling with their best.” Hopkins,acknowledged the Lae City Authority [LCA] […]