From across Papua New Guinea
A beer shop operating in the heart of Lae city was open for business today despite a liquor ban imposed ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence celebrations. The shop was operating despite clear instructions on the liquor ban being made known to businesses and the public. Lae Metropolitan Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban ordered […]
The Public Employees Association [PEA] has demanded that the National Government immediately settle about K182 million in outstanding employer superannuation contributions for public servants. The unpaid contributions cover the period from April to August this year. PEA general secretary Ugwalubu Mowana raised the concern during a press conference in Port Moresby yesterday, stating that the […]
As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 51st Independence Anniversary across the country, churches in Northern Province took the lead in the celebrations at the provincial capital today. The Body of Christ marched as early as 7:00am around Popondetta town to the Independence Oval for the main program. A parade was later staged by the Correctional […]
Prime Minister James Marape says one of the biggest priorities for the next 10 years is quality education. In his speech during the flag raising ceremony at the Independence Hill this morning, PM Marape announced that national government has committed a total of K11 billion to assist the education sector in the next decade. He […]
Enga acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen has made a desperate call to local authorities to expand police cells, as severe overcrowding forces officers to detain suspects in corridors and transport vehicles. Chief Insp Yangen said officers will not stop arresting lawbreakers despite the space crisis at the Wabag police station cell block. […]
Marchers and participants in colourful red, black and gold have gathered for the 51st Independence Anniversary celebrations at Alice Wedega Park in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, ready to get the day’s celebrations underway.They’ve arrived at the park, the celebrations venue, with various schools , government and private organisations in full PNG colours assembling in preparation […]
Papua New Guinea has been challenged to use its young population, culture and natural resources to create more jobs and build a safer and happier nation over the next 50 years. The challenge came from Associate Professor of University of Papua New Guinea’s Centre of Excellence in ICT, Russel Deka Harada. Dr Harada is not […]
Education must remain at the centre of Papua New Guinea’s future, as children who receive a strong foundation today will become the leaders of tomorrow, says Kopkop College Executive Director Dame Maria Kopkop. Dame Maria made the statement during Kopkop College’s 51st Pre-Independence Celebration in Port Moresby on Tuesday. She made this statement after reflecting […]
Papua New Guinea’s culture and traditions must be protected and passed on to young people as the country moves into its next 50 years, says Assistant Director of the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies Dr Naomi Simet. Dr Simet said culture is important to Papua New Guinea’s identity, values and way of life. Speaking […]
Western Highlands will mark Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Day without a major provincial celebration. Governor Wai Rapa said the provincial government decided this after observing the way recent public events have been conducted. Instead of bringing people together, some events have ended up in fights, that have caused a lot of destruction. “We must […]