From across Papua New Guinea
The Don Bosco Technological Institute [DBTI] recently hosted an appreciation dinner to thank partner schools in the National Capital District. The event, held at the institute’s gymnasium last Thursday, was organized for schools that have accommodated student teacher trainees during their teaching practicum placements. A total of 23 partner schools were invited, with representatives including […]
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] has commenced engagement with business houses to roll out its new Goods and Services Tax Monitoring System [GMS]. The automated system is designed to directly address long-standing tax monitoring and compliance challenges faced by the tax office. In an interview, IRC Acting Commissioner-General Sam Loi said the tax office anticipates […]
The Ministry of Art, Culture and Tourism and National Cultural Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Milne Bay Provincial Government last Friday. It is essentially focused on a way forward in capturing, enhancing and boosting Milne Bay’s thriving tourism sector. The MoU signed with the provincial government will work towards closely monitoring the […]
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] will take legal action against businesses that fail to comply with the National Government’s Goods and Services Tax Relief on taxing basic households’ items. The initiative has been rolled out in the last 12 months. Passed in the 2024 national budget, the relief spent over the last 12 months was […]
The Simbu Provincial Police Command has officially closed the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority [NAQIA] pig inspection checkpoint at Kenagi, Chimbu province, restoring uninterrupted travel for the public along the route. Simbu PPC Chief Superintendent, Mazuc Rubiang confirmed the checkpoint was dismantled as of yesterday and is no longer operational. The decision came after […]
The Haewenai dancers from North Awin tribe in the North Fly district of Western Province opened day two of the Sel Kambang Festival on Tuesday with a performance about one of the most important traditions in Wai Maeri River communities called the ‘welcome home dance‘. Performed at the headwaters of the Wai Maeri River, the […]
Women leaders from Faith-based organizations and community groups across Papua New Guinea have converged for a two-day National Summit on women Peace and Security in Port Moresby. The goal of the scheduled June 23-24 summit is to lay the groundwork for the country’s historic and national action plan on women peace and security. Organized by […]
Police personnel under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] are set to undergo an intensive induction on the Transport Infrastructure Act 2010 and the Counter-Terrorism Act 2024. The training aims to equip frontline officers with the necessary legal knowledge to enforce recent legislative amendments and effectively prosecute offenders. Assistant Police […]
The Jiwaka provincial government has made a formal request to host the headquarters of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] in the province. The command oversees police operations across Chimbu, Jiwaka, and Western Highlands provinces. While the command’s head office is currently situated in neighboring Mount Hagen, Jiwaka Governor Simon […]
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 […]