From across Papua New Guinea
The Government has tasked Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited to review the 4.27 percent Kroton equity in the PNG LNG project. Prime Minister James Marape announced this in Parliament in response to a question from Komo-Hulia MP Daniel Tindipu on the status of the equity. Mr Marape reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to resolving long-standing issues surrounding […]
Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey has admitted that Papua New Guinea will be affected by the war in Iran. He says the cost of fuel and goods will increase by 8th April and not now as assumed by the Opposition. However, the Treasurer says the Government will apply the same tactics endorsed during the war in […]
The Consultations on the Oil Palm Industry Authority Bill 2025 (paired with the Oil Palm Industry Management Bill) landed in Alotau last week. Minister for Oil Palm Francis Maneke was there in person to push the proposed Bill and to listen to industry player feedback out of Milne Bay. Accompanied by Alotau Open MP, Minister […]
Heavy rain has battered the Chuave district in Simbu since last month, unleashing twin catastrophes yesterday, crippling access for remote communities and sparking urgent pleas for district intervention. In Gomia Kibi, Ward 7, parts of the Wara Mai Bridge were washed away by floodwaters 11-12pm last night. This Bridge serves the main route for residents […]
Since taking up cricket six years ago, 27-year old Milne Bay cricketer Mesi Beloa made it his personal goal to one day travel to Port Moresby and play at the home of Cricket PNG, Amini Park. He finally ticked that box after making it into the Black Bass team followed by his debut in the […]
A major audit of public funds for the Bougainville Regional Member’s Office has begun, covering financial spending from 2018 to 2023. This is the first audit of PSIP and DSIP funds since 2013. The Office of Bougainville Regional MP Peter Tsiamalili Jnr said the audit is aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and good governance. An […]
People residing at the Tete settlement in the Moresby North West Electorate, and those residing in the Erima wildlife area in the Moresby North East Electorate, have been advised to start moving out before their evictions take place. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, in a statement, confirmed that the eviction at […]
Retired Major General Jerry Singirok has raised serious concerns over recent reports of irregular and illegal recruitment practices within the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF]. He said the Defence Force is mandated under Section 202 of the Constitution to protect the country’s sovereignty and security, and this requires strict and uncompromised recruitment standards. “Soldiers […]
Morobe’s Nawae MP, Theo Pelgen, is calling on people in the district to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms to help restore peace and support long-term development. The call comes under the nationwide “No Guns” campaign led by Police Minister Sir John Pundari. The amnesty period begins today, March 20, and will run until September 16, in […]
Questions have been raised in Parliament over the recruitment process into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF], with Morobe Provincial member Rainbo Paita calling for greater transparency and fairness. Mr Paita questioned Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph on how recruits were selected, raising concerns about possible discrepancies and regional imbalance in the intake. He […]