News
Marape heads to World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Prime Minister James Marape left the country this afternoon to attend the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
Fertilizer training to improve cocoa productivity in ESP
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.
500 garbage drums for a cleaner Lae City
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.
BDM season 2025 winds down
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.
Madang to send second lot of FODE students to India this year
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.
Shops warned over illegal GST on basic goods
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.
Metoreia urban health centre marks one year of safe births
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.
“The gun must not rule”: Sir John Pundari to lead national disarmament
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.
Madang government backs Lutheran delegates with K100,000 for 35th ELC Synod
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.
Marape sets 90-day deadline for new national housing policy
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.