From across Papua New Guinea
Police Minister Sir John Pundari has called on the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to go back to basics, saying improved standards must start with discipline, accountability, and respect for their profession, unifoms and also institutional housing provided to police officers. Speaking during his first official media conference on Wednesday, Sir John stressed that police […]
A high-level seminar on Customary Land and Human Rights is currently underway in Port Moresby, bringing together key stakeholders to address land-related challenges and advance economic opportunities. The summit is spearheaded by the Special Parliamentary Committee on Customary Land and Land Reforms in partnership with United Nations. Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee and Hiri Koiari […]
Hit by food security issues at the height of Covid19 concerns, an island community had embarked on rice farming to sustain themselves. This year with help of Milne Bay’s Division of Agriculture and Livestock, the Kaduwaga community off the coast of the Trobriand Islands has had even more help to encourage this endeavor. One of […]
The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion [CEFI] has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, discipline and people-centered service during its annual Staff Dedication Service held on Tuesday, at the CEFI Office in Port Moresby. The service brought together CEFI staff and invited guests, including Bank of Papua New Guinea Intelligence Manager Edric Ogomeni and Pastor […]
The Samarai Murua District has successful exported its first shipment of fish to the Thailand market, signaling a major breakthrough in district-led economic development and fisheries commercialization. The export was officially launched last December by Prime Minster, James Marape, who expressed immense pride and satisfaction in the achievement. The first shipment comprised four fully loaded […]
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has reaffirmed that diplomatic relations between Papua New Guinea and the United States remain at an “all-time high” following the U.S. Government’s announcement of an indefinite pause on immigrant visas for 75 nations. Minister Tkatchenko confirmed that Papua New Guinea is not included on the restricted list. He noted […]
The National Department of Health [NDoH] is monitoring a rise in respiratory flu cases across Papua New Guinea. Tests carried out at the Goroka Laboratory by the PNG Institute of Medical Research have confirmed the circulating strain as Influenza A [H3N2]. Health Secretary Mr Pascoe Kase says the virus is seasonal and similar to previous […]
A total of 40 officers from the Mobile Squad 09 [MS09] Unit in Hela Province left the province yesterday to undergo five weeks training at McGregor Training Centre in Port Moresby. This is the first time officers were sent out since the establishment of MS09 in Hela Province. The team flew to Port Moresby on […]
The Sandaun Provincial Administration has officially dedicated its working year to God, setting a clear development direction focused on taking government services back to rural districts under the theme “Going Rural – Empowering the Districts.” The dedication service was held at the Sandaun Provincial Administration Complex in Vanimo and was attended by provincial leaders, public […]
The newly appointed Police Minister, Sir John Pundari, has issued a strong warning to criminals and gun holders, declaring an all-out crackdown on illegal firearms across Papua New Guinea, starting with Enga Province. Speaking passionately at his first media conference today, since taking office, Sir John said the country can no longer tolerate the spread […]