From across Papua New Guinea
Western Highlands Province is prioritising access to clean drinking water and food supplies as the effects of El Nino continue to threaten communities in the province. With rivers and creeks drying up, traditional food sources declining and local markets running short of produce, the provincial disaster committee says providing water and food must be the […]
Papua New Guinea’s first Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Port Moresby General Hospital will commence chemotherapy and radiotherapy services before the end of this year, with Phase Three of the project set for commissioning. Chief Executive Officer of PomGen, Dr. Paki Molumi, said the facility will be the main cancer center for the country and […]
The people of Bogia and surrounding communities in Madang Province area are set to benefit from improved road access, following the signing of a multi – million kina contract, today. Governor General Sir Bob Dadae executed the 77million kina road contract between the Department of Works and Highways and Contractor Dekenai Construction Limited. The signing […]
Playing international rugby league in Papua New Guinea is something many rugby league players anticipate. Whether you’re Australian, Kiwi, English, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Cook Islander, French or Lebanese, the passionate Papua New Guinean rugby league fan is unique. You find them no where else in the world, only in Papua New Guinea, a nation that […]
Western Highlands Provincial Administrator and Chairman of the Provincial Disaster Committee, Joseph Iri Mangbil, has called on district administrators and finance managers to ensure transparency, accountability and proper use of disaster funds in responding to the El Nino situation. Mr. Mangbil made the call during an urgent provincial El Nino coordination meeting attended by district […]
While much of Simbu continues to feel the bite of the El Nino drought, the Kupo Range Fresh produce is planting hope by distributing seedlings, tools and farming materials to its 200 registered farmers and seven cluster groups from Kundiawa-Gembogl, Kerowagi and Gumine districts yesterday. This is the third distribution from Kupo Range Fresh produce, […]
Koroba-Kopiago MP William Bando says he is encouraged to see initiatives that give young people a second chance in education. He said the registration of the Koroba District Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Centre is an important step towards providing opportunities for those who have left school or missed out on formal education. “Next […]
Several buildings were destroyed by fire at Irugl Village and a man was killed north of Denglagu Mission Station in Kundiawa-Gembogl District, Simbu Province, following an alleged domestic violence incident. The incident reportedly involved a man from Kerowagi District who was married to a woman from Irugl Village. Madtin Tine, Director of Irugl Orphanage Centre, […]
Emergency response teams from Papua New Guinea’s major mining, oil and gas companies are testing their skills under pressure as the National Emergency Response Challenge (NERC) 2026 enters its second day in Lae. Hosted by the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), the competition brings together emergency response teams from across the resource sector to demonstrate their […]
Jerome Luai will be calling Papua New Guinea home in 2028- but right now- his focus is doing well for Toa Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup. The Parramatta-bound play maker said this after touching down in Port Moresby, eyes fixed on playing against PNG Kumuls this Saturday at the Santos National Football Stadium. […]