From across Papua New Guinea
Following the successful implementation of a new national minimum wage in 2025, Labour and Employment Minister Kessy Sawang has unveiled an aggressive policy roadmap for 2026 aimed at modernizing Papua New Guinea’s aging labor framework. The Minister confirmed that the government is moving beyond wage adjustments to address systemic issues in workplace equality, occupational safety, […]
The Papua New Guinea Lewas have officially landed in Nepal to start of a high-stakes mission to secure a spot at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales. The squad arrived on Sunday, January 12, giving the national team a crucial 48-hour window to acclimate to Kathmandu’s conditions before the tournament […]
The Prime Minister James Marape during the 2026 Public Service Opening and Dedication Prayer urged all public servants including the Ministers of state and heads of State-Owned Enterprises to not waste time and work. Prime Minister Marape said too much productive time is lost to unnecessary delays, holidays and inefficiencies, and warned that PNG cannot […]
As Papua New Guinea enters 2026, Public Service Minister Joseph Sungi has issued a strong and clear call for a total transformation of the nation’s bureaucracy, urging public servants to transition from a ‘paper-heavy past’ to a ‘data-driven future’. Speaking at a new year dedication service, Minister Sungi introduced the theme “Reset at 50,” as […]
The people of Goilala are calling on the national government to urgently repair the Tapini Highway as the sections of the 118-kilometre road are now impassable. The highway, identified as a key ‘missing link’ under the Connect PNG program, received a total allocation of K20 million, with K5 million released annually to Oceanic Construction Limited […]
The East New Britain Provincial Administration, in collaboration with the National Maritime Safety Authority recently concluded a month-long awareness campaign on operations overload and implementation of the small craft act in the province. The ENBPA under the Division of Finance and Revenue, has a small craft section headed by Small Craft Inspector Emmanel John, who […]
A five-day back-to-school crusade and education awareness program was held at Muk High School in Jiwaka Province, aimed at motivating young people through faith and education. The program was hosted by the Tuman Menge Elites Student Association, made up of tertiary students from the Menge Tribe, who say human resource is the only asset available […]
More than 200 youths gathered at the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Stadium in Wewak for the first-ever Momase Regional Youth Crusade organised by the South Sea Evangelical Church [SSEC]. The one-week crusade began on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, under the theme “Laying a Better Foundation,” drawn from the Bible text Hebrews 10. Youth groups […]
Three suspects are now in police custody after being arrested in connection with multiple charges, including sea piracy, in Angoram District. The arrests were made yesterday at Watam Village, which borders Madang and East Sepik Provinces. During the operation, police confiscated a QC rifle, a homemade firearm, several live rounds of ammunition, and quantities of […]
East Sepik Police have ventured into a partnership with the National Maritime Safety Authority [NMSA], to strengthen maritime safety across the province. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Christopher Tamari has commended the joint commitment as East Sepik, being a maritime province, relies heavily on safe and secure waterways for transport, trade, and community connection. “Water Police […]