From across Papua New Guinea
Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has reiterated that no schools should be charging any form of fees to students this year. Dr Kombra said this includes project fees, registration fees, and any other charges that have not been approved by the Education Department. He made these comments following several complaints from parents and guardians alleging […]
Madang Governor Ramsy Pariwa is leading by example, showing that he cares for the people by taking part in cleaning the town himself. This was revealed by Cleanathon Program Coordinator Eugene Wanai ahead of the first cleanathon for this year, scheduled for January 31. Mr Wanai said the Governor has a big vision for Madang […]
PNG Rugby Football League officials and franchise coaches have arrived in Daru to scout talents from the inaugural Fly River Cup tournament, that will kick start on Wednesday (today) The three-days event at the Daru Main Sports Oval will feature eight teams from Western Province’s four districts, showcasing raw rugby league talent. PNGRFL Southern Confederate […]
Security personnel and electoral officials gathered early this morning at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks to distribute ballot boxes and election materials to the 51 polling sites across the Dei electorate as polling for the Dei by election begins today. The ballot boxes and materials were then escorted under tight security to each of the […]
The Hela Provincial Assembly has approved a budget of K686 million, marking a strong start to the year with its first assembly meeting held earlier this week. The budget, drawn from internal revenue, administration grants, and substantial carryover funds, sets the stage for ambitious development projects across the province. Governor and Assembly Chairman Philip Undialu […]
Air Niugini will temporarily suspend all flights to Kiunga Airport starting 31 January 2026 In a statement, the national airline said the suspension will last for five months to allow the National Airports Corporation (NAC) to carry out essential runway maintenance and upgrade works. Air Niugini will continue to operate direct flights between Port Moresby […]
Security concerns at Boram Correctional Facility continue to mount. A surprise raid last Friday uncovered dangerous contraband inside the prison compound, raising fresh alarms about deteriorating infrastructure and inmate safety. During the raid, Correctional Service officers confiscated a number of items hidden within the prison grounds. Among the finds were two wire catapults, several iron […]
Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has called for collective leadership among Highland’s governors to address the growing problem of gun-related crimes in the region. Governor Rapa said illegal firearms continue to fuel violence and tribal conflicts across the Highlands. Speaking at a press conference in Mt Hagen on Tuesday, Governor Rapa welcomed Prime Minister James […]
The Department of Information and Communications Technology [DICT] has officially launched the SevisWallet App, now available for download on the Google Play Store. SevisWallet is a digital wallet designed to safely store personal documents and identification cards. It will also allow citizens to access government services such as police clearance applications, crime reporting, and selected […]
Two men are still missing at sea following a boating accident in Madang waters early Saturday morning. The incident occurred between Madang and Raikos, near Tabalip Point, where a 40-horsepower banana boat capsized in rough seas and strong winds. The boat reportedly left Siar Village at around 6:00 am carrying seven passengers, including one woman, […]