From across Papua New Guinea
The National Government and the country must not be blamed for the attack at the Lloyds Metals & Energy Limited’s camp in Panguna at the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, says the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. “I repeatedly advised the management of Lloyds Metals & Energy against investing in Panguna, knowing it […]
A new K9.2 million aircraft hangar was officially opened at Balimo Airstrip today, aimed at strengthening aviation services in Western province. The facility, funded by the Sustainable Development Program [SDP], was built between June 2024 and 2026. It includes a modern aircraft hangar, an aircraft fuel shed, and two aircraft parking bays. SDP says the […]
West Sepik Police are preparing to launch a major traffic enforcement operation following a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of a young couple along the Vanimo-Wutung Highway on Sunday. The couple died after the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser along the Ilolo section of the highway between […]
Madang police have launched a five-day special operation to secure the province’s 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations, coinciding with the command’s third-quarter parade. The operation, which runs from today through Friday, saw a strong turnout of personnel from across the province’s districts. Addressing the parade, Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim stressed the critical need […]
Northern governor Garry Juffa has escalated the fight against organized gangs, committing K6 million to law and order initiatives across the province. From this, K1 million was released today to launch the Provincial Police Command Reserve Training Program, which will recruit 100 reserve officers to reinforce frontline policing in hotspot areas where the notorious ‘I […]
A K10 million Pilot Cattle Project is set to spearhead the revival of the livestock industry in Western Province, following a commitment announced by newly appointed Minister for Livestock and Member for Delta Fly, Agena Gamai. The initiative was unveiled during minister Gamai’s first official state visit to the province from September 11 to 13, […]
The first-ever Tumbuna Pikinini Cultural Festival in Aroma Coast, Central Province, is giving elders and children a platform to pass cultural knowledge from one generation to the next. Held at Aroma Primary School from September 8 to 9, the festival brought together children from early childhood, elementary and primary schools across the 19 wards of […]
Governor of National Capital District and Social Democratic Party [SDP] leader Powes Parkop has called on Papua New Guinea’s political parties to focus on developing visionary leadership, credible policies, and practical solutions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking at the 6th Political Party Expo, Parkop acknowledged key dignitaries present, including Registrar of Political Parties […]
A total of 574 registered youths in New Ireland province will soon commence active participation in the primary industry and economic sectors following a landmark agreement signed in Kavieng. The engagement comes after the official signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at empowering young people across the Kavieng Urban, Tikana, and Namatanai Rural local-level […]
The Hela Provincial Government will today officially welcome the National Fire Service and invite them to establish a permanent presence in Hela Province, says Provincial Administrator Ronny Angu. Angu said this is a key initiative by HPG, under the leadership of governor Philip Undialu, to strengthen fire, emergency and public safety services across the province. […]