From across Papua New Guinea
The National Polytechnic Institute of PNG’s Academic staff have started a sit-in protest to petition the prolonged failure to address contracts, salary and retirement entitlements. The protest started yesterday and will go on for the next 14 days, ending 23rd of this month. A spokesperson for the staff, Raymond Toli, clarified that there are number […]
The race for the New Ireland provincial seat is nearing its climax at the St. Peter Torot Centre. Following the completion of the sixth exclusion at 7:00pm last night, People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate Byron Chan has consolidated his lead, though he remains just shy of the absolute majority required for a declaration. As the […]
Air Niugini’s fleet modernization journey reached new grounds this week as its first Airbus A220-300, registered as P2-PGA, touched down in Japan following a high-profile stopover at Singapore’s Changi Airport. The aircraft is currently participating in a two-day special airshow arrangement in partnership with Airbus. This international tour serves a dual purpose in showcasing the […]
Public transport services between Hula in Central Province and Port Moresby were affected today following tensions in the village, although travel has not been officially restricted. Only a handful of PMVs travelled into Port Moresby with passengers today, as many commuters chose to stay back due to safety concerns. The situation follows heightened tensions in […]
Former Namatanai MP and People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate, Byron Chan, has maintained a commanding grip on the New Ireland Provincial by-election as counting entered its most volatile phase today. Following the fourth round of eliminations, Chan remains the man to beat, sitting comfortably at the top of the pile with 19,606 votes. However, with […]
The London Broncos tasted their first defeat in the early hours of this morning going down to the Bradford Bulls 26-8 in the Betfred Challenge Cup. The Bulls opened up the scoring in the 5th minute when Jayden Okumbor crossed over on the right side. Trailing by four in the 22nd minute, Jason Demetrious’ men […]
Gender-based violence is a serious crime and not a private family matter, Madang’s Senior Provincial Magistrate, Fridolin Kambibel, has warned. “Gender Based violence is not merely a private or domestic matter. It is a serious crime, a violation of human dignity, and a great hit to the rule of law. “Every act of violence committed […]
The New Ireland Provincial Seat by-election counting, is expected to go into elimination, as counting resumes today. This follows the completion of primary counts, and quality checks on all the 10 Local Level Government ballot boxes, as of 6 PM last night. After the completion of primary votes counting, former Namatanai MP and People’s Progress […]
State-owned enterprise Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited (KCH) has invested more than K100 million in two major power projects aimed at easing electricity demand in Lae. The projects include the Yalu Solar Power Project and a new power station at Taraka, both expected to improve power reliability for residents and businesses in Morobe’s capital. KCH Board […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated vital medical equipment worth more than K1.3 million to the Madang Provincial Hospital. A senior doctor at the hospital described the donation as a long-awaited “wish list”, saying the equipment will significantly improve patient care and service delivery. Director of Curative Health at the Madang […]