From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape left the country this afternoon to attend the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Papua New Guinea’s participation in the global forum is seen as significant, as world leaders, global investors, and international institutions gather to discuss key economic, development, and investment priorities. Before departing, Prime Minister Marape […]
The East Sepik Governor’s Office, through its Smart Cocoa Program and in partnership with the Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea, has started an awareness campaign on organic fertilizer use for cocoa farmers. The initiative sets the stage for a major training session on February 14, 2026, in Hawain, aimed at improving cocoa productivity across […]
Efforts to improve waste management and reduce littering in Lae City have received a major boost, with local companies pledging nearly 500 rubbish drums to support a city-wide clean-up initiative. Barlow Industries Limited has committed to manufacturing and donating more than 200 galvanised rubbish drums to be placed around Lae, in support of a Lae […]
The National Fisheries Authority [NFA] has reminded all beche-de-mer fishermen, buyers, and exporters to strictly follow the approved dates for the 2025 season. NFA officials were in Alotau this week, one of the country’s major beche-de-mer producing centres, to inform industry players about national rules as the season comes to an end. NFA Manager for […]
The Madang Provincial Government is preparing to send the second batch of Flexible Open Distance Education or FODE students to further their studies in India this year. Governor Ramsey Pariwa announced this after returning from a visit to the students over the New Year festive period. He said the first lot of 20 students are […]
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] has taken strong action against shops that are illegally charging Goods and Services Tax [GST] on essential household items that are zero-rated under the law. The IRC, working together with PNG Customs and the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC], has carried out joint inspections in several provinces across the […]
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA] Chief Executive, Dr Robin Oge, has commended the Metoreia Urban Health Centre [MUHC] for completing one year of service to the community. Dr Oge said the health centre has done well in providing safe and quality maternal health care to the Motu Koita people and the wider […]
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 […]