From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has tasked new Police Minister Sir John Pundari with a major role aimed at curbing Papua New Guinea’s deteriorating law and order situation. Sir John, the longest-serving Member of Parliament and leader of the Liberal Party, takes over the portfolio with a singular, high-stakes mandate in the total disarmament of tribal […]
The Madang Provincial Government has come to the aid of members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church with financial assistance of K100,000 as they prepare to attend the 2026 ELC Synod on Siassi Island in the Morobe Province. Governor Ramsey Pariwa presented the money on Sunday evening- K50, 000 cash to delegates from Madang District and […]
Prime Minister James Marape has issued a strict three-month ultimatum to the reappointed Housing and Urbanization Minister, Dr Kobby Bomareo, to deliver a comprehensive National Housing Policy and an actionable work program. The directive, announced following the Minister’s swearing-in, mandates that a clear roadmap for land and housing accessibility be presented to the public by […]
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 […]