From across Papua New Guinea
Drug-resistant infections are becoming harder and more expensive to treat at the Mount Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital, due to the misuse of antibiotics, prompting a stern warning from the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA]. The WHPHA says many people are taking antibiotics without medical advice, failing to complete their prescribed treatment, or buying medicines […]
A directive banning the close association of police personnel with intending candidates and members of parliament ahead of the 2027 national elections has been issued by the police hierarchy in Simbu province. In a statement today, the Simbu Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang stated that all members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary […]
Sinesine Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua has called on the Government through the Attorney General’s office to maintain the salaries of village court magistrates. Kua says, a 2014 cabinet decision established that the first seven village court magistrates were to be paid by the Attorney General’s office, while any others after to be paid by the […]
There should be some clarity surrounding the enforcement of the vagrancy act, by Parliament on Wednesday. North Fly MP James Donald on Tuesday raised the issue in Parliament on the enforcement of this act, to deter people from migrating to Kiunga, citing increasing lawlessness and a lack of police manpower: Deputy Speaker Koni Iguan says […]
Opposition Leader James Nomane today in parliament asked Prime Minister James Marape to explain the reason behind changes to the State-Owned Enterprise [SOE] structure following Tuesday’s cabinet reshuffle. During question time, Mr Nomane congratulated the newly appointed ministers but said the Opposition wanted to understand what the government hoped to achieve through the changes. He […]
The Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] has formally handed over leadership to its new acting commissioner, retired Judge Don Sawong. Mr Sawong succeeds outgoing acting Commissioner Thomas Eluh, who served in the role for a year. The two formally exchanged the leadership today in a small event in Port Moresby. Reflecting on his tenure as […]
Former Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa is among six new ministers sworn in at Government House today. He replaces Wake Goi as Minister for Civil Aviation. Wake Goi has been moved to Commerce and Industry, replacing Win Bakri Daki, who is awaiting an investigation over a K200 million Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) funding allegations. Moresby […]
Prime Minister James Marape today announced the removal of six cabinet ministers, just few hours before parliament resumes at 2pm this afternoon. Those decommissioned include Simo Kilepa from the Environment Conservation and Climate Change , Joe Kuli as Correctional Service and Sekie Agisa. Three others were also relieved from their portfolios for health reasons. They […]
Three National Court remandees are dead, five are under heavy police guard at the Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital with serious injuries, and two remain on the run following a dramatic prison breakout at Baisu Correctional Institution in Western Highlands on Sunday. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom said 10 National Court […]
Residents of Kimbe Town will soon have access to improved services with the construction of the new Kimbe Urban Local Level Government office complex now underway. A ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction works was held in Kimbe Town today. West New Britain Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, Member for Talasea, Freddie Kumai and […]