From across Papua New Guinea
Police Commissioner David Manning has been summoned by the Police Minister Sir John Pundari, to immediately provide answers on the lack of discipline within the police force, as well as their uniforms. Pundari said this in a statement, following his recent visit to Wabag, in the Enga Province, for the launching of the National Firearms […]
The State’s unfunded liabilities to Nambawan Super Limited [NSL] have reached K2 billion, despite recent efforts to settle outstanding debts. The figures were disclosed on Tuesday during the Super Fund’s announcement of a 12% annual interest credit for members, following the release of its 2025 financial year results. The K2 billion debt stems from unpaid […]
Madang police have warned coastal villagers to refrain from using old wartime bomb explosives for fishing. Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim issued the warning over the weekend after an old bomb exploded at Malmal Village last Friday. Baim said the devices are dangerous and can lead to death or cause extensive bodily harms. He […]
WaterAid Papua New Guinea has presented a technical blueprint to Wewak to manage its own climate resilient water services, in a major step towards localized governance and service delivery. The Wewak District WASH Strategic Plan 2024 – 2029 is the first of the five district plans designed to guide East Sepik towards full access to […]
The Madang Provincial Health Authority [PHA] has been directed to work more closely with its board to ensure the effective delivery of health services to the province. National Department of Health Manager for Policy, Planning, and Economics, Agnes Pawiong, issued the directive during a three-day stakeholder consultation on the Madang Provincial Health Plan 2025-2036 last […]
Madang provincial MP, Ramsey Pariwa has called on the National Government to end the start-stop development of the Madang Airport, saying that the current state of the provincial gateway is a hurtful irony for his people. In a series of pointed questions to Prime Minister James Marape in Parliament this morning, Pariwa expressed frustration that […]
Minister for Works and Highways, Peter Tsiamalili Jr has urged communities along the Highlands Highway to take responsibility for protecting national infrastructure, saying development will only benefit the country if people safeguard public assets. Speaking during the opening of 35 newly constructed bridges along the Highlands Highway at Zumim Bridge in Markham District, Tsiamalili outlined […]
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has issued a direct challenge to the national government to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Highlands Highway stretch connecting Togoba to the Porgera mine site. Speaking during today’s Parliament sitting, Ipatas said while the nation focuses on major economic drivers in agriculture, mining, and gas, these sectors cannot achieve their […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, John Rosso, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the people of Central Province and the National Capital District [NCD] are not excluded in their own region as major land reforms move forward. The assurance came during the second session of Parliament, where Member for Abau, Sir […]
The Madang Provincial Government has delivered over K1.2 million financial assistance promised to Gaubin Rural Hospital in Sumkar District, during Prime James Marape’s visit to the Karkar Island in January. Madang governor Ramsey Pariwa had presented a dummy cheque to Sumkar MP, Alex Orme Suguman, during the PM’s visit. He returned to Karkar last Saturday […]