From across Papua New Guinea
The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] has pledged K200,000 to the Mission Aviation Fellowship [MAF] PNG, recognising the organisation’s 75 years of delivering life-saving services to some of Papua New Guinea’s most isolated communities. The funding commitment was announced during the launch of a new partnership between the Australian Government and MAF PNG at Kagamuga […]
Papua New Guinea must strengthen public awareness and prepare early as El Niño conditions continue affecting parts of the country, an official says. President of Farmers and Settlers Association, Wilson Thompson, said changing weather patterns were already being observed, with some areas receiving less rainfall while others experienced only light drizzle. He said communities needed […]
The Hela Provincial Government has released K3 million to continue construction work at the Hawa Correctional Service facility, the second tranche of funding for the project. Governor Philip Undialu confirmed the release on Wednesday, stating that a total of K10 million has been committed for the development of Hawa CS, which will become the second […]
Delta Fly MP Agena Gamai has called on local level government [LLG] presidents across the district to return to their designated growth centres and serve their communities locally rather than operating out of Balimo, Western. Speaking at the official opening of the new Fly Gogodala LLG chamber in Tapila, Gamai said the official seat of […]
In Papua New Guinea’s capital, rising floodwaters are carrying more than rain, they carry the weight of waste, mismanagement, and neglect. An environmental crisis is unfolding across Port Moresby, where the illegal dumping of rubbish and household waste is choking storm drains and triggering chronic urban flooding. What began as a local nuisance has escalated […]
Female Legal eagle Helen Roalakona has made history as Papua New Guinea’s first female Public Prosecutor, taking the helm of the country’s criminal justice system for a six-year term. Her appointment was confirmed following a rigorous screening and selection process conducted by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission [JLSC], where she emerged as the top […]
Islands Petroleum has introduced a new fuel product in Lae aimed at supporting modern vehicles, heavy machinery and industrial operations across Papua New Guinea. The company has commissioned a new storage tank at its Lae facility for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel [ULSD], a cleaner type of diesel fuel with lower sulfur content compared to regular […]
Water PNG has secured interim National Court orders to proceed with urgent repairs on a primary water pipeline supplying Port Moresby, following a land access dispute that delayed initial works. The National Court at Waigani issued orders restraining the Behori Incorporated Land Group, its members, and agents from blocking access to the Rouna 1/3 raw […]
The Police Special Services Division in North Fly will now beef up security operations in the Tabubil mining area and surrounding communities after receiving three new police marked vehicles from Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML]. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police for Border Command Steven Francis said the vehicles will improve police mobility, operational readiness, visibility […]
PNG political pioneer Lady Carol Kidu is spearheading a national campaign to boost female representation in parliament, urging that the country remains critically short of Commonwealth standards for women in leadership. More than 200 people attended a one-day Citizenship Awareness workshop in Northern Province on Wednesday, as part of an initiative backed by the Australian […]