From across Papua New Guinea
The Government has been urged to remove the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission from the oversight of the Ministry of Administrative Services. PNG Trade Union Congress Assistant General Secretary Anton Sekum said the current arrangement could undermine the credibility and independence of the newly appointed Electoral Commissioner. Mr Sekum said the oversight also raises concerns […]
National Capital District [NCD] Governor Powes Parkop has renewed calls for the revitalization of the Kokoda Track Authority [KTA] to ensure the historic trail delivers direct economic benefits to local landowners. He made the remarks during a reception at the Port Moresby Nature Park to welcome participants of the Kokoda Primary School’s K2 million fundraising […]
New Ireland is preparing its outer-island and rural study centers to deploy the Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] new nationwide digital learning system. Coordinators and supervisors from across the province recently concluded a three-day digital transformation workshop in Kavieng to master the online platform. The system allows students to register, access learning modules, and […]
Department of Justice and Attorney-General [DJAG] is rolling out a new strategy to revamp the village court system by recruiting Grade 12 school leavers to curb rising lawlessness at the community level. DJAG Secretary Dr. Eric Kwa said strengthening the country’s lowest judicial tier was the most effective way forward to minimize law and order […]
South Pacific Brewery has commissioned two major infrastructure projects valued at K8 million at its Lae operations in Morobe. The developments, officially opened on Friday evening, include a state-of-the-art warehouse facility and a 1.1-megawatt peak [MWp] solar energy system. SP Brewery managing director Ed Weggeman said Morobe is strategically important to the company’s national footprint […]
Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Markham MP Koni Iguan has commended the people of Intsi in the Umi local level government [LLG] of Morobe for taking ownership of education through community-driven development. He made the remarks during the official opening of a new 5-in-1 double classroom and administration building at Intsi Primary School in Ward […]
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has issued a blunt assessment of the country’s voting history, admitting that past election performances have repeatedly failed the people of Papua New Guinea. However, the veteran statesman believes a turnaround is coming with the appointment of Dr. Nicole Haley as the new Electoral Commissioner. Sir Peter endorsed Dr. Haley’s […]
Administrative Services Minister Richard Masere has welcomed the appointment of Dr Nicole Haley as Papua New Guinea’s new Electoral Commissioner, saying it is a decisive step towards securing the integrity of the 2027 National General Election. Masere, who also serves as the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Constitutional Matters, said the appointment finalized by […]
Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of foreign nationals being appointed to senior positions in Papua New Guinea’s public service. The latest appointment is that of leading Australian academic and election expert Dr Nicole Haley, who has been named Papua New Guinea’s new Electoral Commissioner. Her appointment follows the recruitment of two other […]
Community leaders, church workers and volunteers from five districts in Madang Province have completed a three-day training to help address Sorcery Accusation Related Violence [SARV], Gender-Based Violence [GBV] and substance abuse in their communities. Participants came from Raicoast, Usino-Bundi-Gama, Madang, Sumkar and Bogia districts. The training was organised by the Melanesian Institute and held at […]