From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape visited Parita Junction in the Nipa Kutubu District a day after locals staged a peaceful protest ahead of the Poroma Kutubu Access Road launch last Wednesday at Pimaga Government Station. Addressing a large crowd, the Prime Minister urged the community to work closely with the contractor for the K370 million road […]
Unstable power supply in Port Moresby has pushed Port Moresby General Hospital into a critical situation, putting patient safety at risk and damaging vital medical equipment worth millions of kina. PMGH Acting Facilities Manager, Michael Aris, says ongoing power fluctuations have damaged three out of the hospital’s four sterilisation machines. Only one machine is now […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reshuffled his Cabinet, appointing Kompiam–Ambum MP Sir John Pundari as the new Minister for Police, as the government moves to stabilise key portfolios left vacant by deaths and political resignations. Sir John replaces Peter Tsiamailili Jnr, who has been reassigned to head the Works and Highways Ministry, a portfolio left […]
Water- users in Madang Town are demanding an answer from Water PNG regarding the ongoing water woes, which some of them have been experiencing for about one month now. The hard- hit residents are on high grounds, especially in the Newtown area. Their taps have been dry for three to four weeks, with most relying […]
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the appointment of Lorna McPherson as Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chiefs. McPherson has extensive commercial and sports leadership experience in PNG, having been based in the country for over 16 years. McPherson has played an integral role in the development of Rugby League in PNG as […]
The temporary bypass at Imila has gone through significant improvement ensuring safer and more reliable travel for the people of Abau District and the traveling public. Following collapsing of the Imila Bridge recently, the temporary bypass at Imila has undergone vital engineering improvements with the Installation of new culverts to manage water flow and prevent […]
The sudden death of pigs at Nukuma, Ambunti district in East Sepik, continues to devastate communities, with families losing their source of food, income and cultural value. The outbreak, first reported in early December 2025, has since spread downstream into Waskuk, Yalaku and Avatip villages, raising fears it could reach Wosera Gawi. According to the […]
Prime Minister James Marape has expanded his cabinet, swearing in three new Ministers of State, who for the next 24 hours, will hold no official portfolios. The Marape-Rosso Government tightened its grip on coalition loyalty Tuesday afternoon as Governor General Sir Bob Dadae facilitated a swift swearing-in ceremony at Government House. The new inductees include […]
Residents of Port Moresby and Central Province are urged to maintain distance from power lines and power poles as PNG power crews work on restoring power. The persistent heavy rain and windy weather have caused significant damage to power infrastructure along the Magi Highway and coastal areas of Central Province. Nevertheless, the PNG Power Ltd […]
Madang Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has warned residents of Wards 9 and 10 in the Usino Local Level Government, from any attempts to demand compensation for government restoration works on the Yanamu and Aumea bridges. The two critical bridges collapsed last week Wednesday morning, severing a vital link on the Bruce Jephcott […]