From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape arrived in remote Kaintiba Station this morning after 24 hours on the road as part of his Connect PNG maiden drive-through. The Prime Minister received a warm traditional welcome from local leaders and communities gathered at the station. While addressing the people at the station, Marape said the national road project […]
Prime Minister James Marape has departed Port Moresby at 2:30am this morning. The departure marks the start of the Connect PNG maiden drive-through from Port Moresby to Lae and Mt. Hagen. The convoy is under full Police and Protocol escort as it begins the 4-day inspection of the Trans-National Highway. Works department secretary Gibson Holemba […]
A giant crocodile was shot dead this afternoon at Port Moresby’s Adventure Park after it attacked its handler. Initial reports and videos from the scene revealed the gruesome moment the crocodile mauled the staff member. Park officials and emergency responders struggled for several hours to free the handler from the animal’s grip.The decision was eventually […]
Frieda River Limited (FRL) will take its community consultations on the proposed Sepik Development Project directly to district centres and communities in West Sepik Province. The company will start the district town hall program in Telefomin on September 14, with meetings expected to follow in Vanimo Green, Aitape, Lumi, Nuku and Yangkok. The engagements are […]
Six primary schools in Madang’s Sumkar District were finally recognised by the Education Department this week after they were issued their respective registration codes by the department. The schools are Dylup, Imbab, Pepaur, and Budum on the mainland (Sumglibar LLG) and Kidoka and Taur on Karkar Island. The schools have been operating for many years […]
The general public in Madang Province has been warned to celebrate the nation’s 51st Independence Anniversary peacefully. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim issued the stern warning this week, as police begin to step up operation, leading up to September 16. He has also urged residents to respect the occasion and allow the people of […]
The new road linking Port Moresby to Lae will be named as PANGU highway. Prime Minister James Marape revealed the name exclusively to this newsroom and said the name reflects the importance of unity among Papua New Guineans. As the country prepares to commemorate 51 years of independence, Marape says what better way to name […]
Western Highlands Governor, Wai Rapa has condemned the school protest staged on Thursday in Mt Hagen by a senior secondary school in the province. Governor Rapa said in a phone interview from Port Moresby said his government is prioritizing quality education as its paramount agenda for service delivery and for him to stay away from […]
Preparations for the Mass Drug Administration (MDA) and Intensified Routine Immunisation (IRI) campaign in West Sepik Province are progressing, with health authorities targeting a launch in the last week of September or the first week of October 2026. The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority says key preparations are now underway across the province, following a […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Education Board (WH PEB) in an urgent notice dated 04th September 2026, has temporarily suspended Kui Wamp Nga Secondary School for a week. This suspension follows after the students from Kui Wamp Nga Secondary School staged an “illegal” protest at the school ground yesterday morning calling for the step down of […]