From across Papua New Guinea
For years, the sound of gunfire across Hela Province carried a single message: destruction. But on Saturday, November 7, a silent quiet fell over Komo Station—punctuated not by bullets, but by the thud of 120 factory-made rifles and more than 1,000 homemade firearms hitting the ground. In a province where tribal conflict has long cast […]
The Madang Provincial Health Authority (MaPHA) has purchased nine new vehicles and six new boats, at a cost of more than K2 million, in a bid to strengthen outreach and patrol programs to the rural communities, particularly family health services. The ten- seater vehicles and boats were officially handed over to the six districts last […]
The Usino/ Bundi District Development Authority has welcomed Helen Kavo as the district’s new finance manager. The change brings to the end two decades of service by outgoing DFM Samuel Abel. The ceremony, held at the district office in Walium, saw Mr Abel formally hand over the responsibilities to his successor, Helen Kavo, who brings […]
Youths in the Simbai LLG area of the Middle Ramu district have taken a positive step towards restoring peace and good order by voluntarily surrendering their home-brewing bottles on Monday. They also participated in the uprooting of marijuana plants during the community surrender program at Simbai station. The event was witnessed by police personnel from […]
Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) in collaboration with the Flowtint Group successfully completed the commissioning of its Computed Tomography (CT) Simulator, with international technical support over the past five days. The commissioning involved collaboration between international and local Medical Physicists, bringing together expertise from Australia, Sri Lanka and Papua New Guinea. As part of the […]
With Mt Hagen set to host the Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea national pageant in December, organisers are calling for the Western Highlands provincial pageant to be staged first. Chairlady of Miss Bird of Paradise Western Highlands, Delilah Goni, is welcoming the Western Highlands Provincial Government’s support for hosting the national Miss Bird […]
The New Ireland Provincial Government has stepped up its relief distribution programme, with a second batch of supplies now being delivered to communities in Lovongai and Tikana Local Level Governments. The latest dispatch covers communities in Lovongai LLG and Wards 1, 2, 17 and 18 of Tikana, as the provincial government continues its phase-one efforts […]
The Revival Centre of Papua New Guinea (RCPNG) has marked 40 years of Christian ministry in East Sepik Province, commemorating four decades since the church was founded on November 1, 1986. The four-day anniversary celebration commenced on Thursday, October 29, and concluded on Sunday, November 1, 2026, bringing together thousands of church members, pastors, leaders […]
Two registered Indigenous Land Groups (ILGs) from Moem village in Ward 9 of Wewak Rural LLG have raised concerns over the Boram airport land compensation process, calling on the East Sepik Provincial Administration to establish the rightful landowners before any compensation payments are made. The Mombui Clan Group and Pose Tamare Clan Group raised their […]
The Mendi-Munihu District Development Authority (MMDDA) has distributed rice bags to families hard-hit by the ongoing El Niño drought that has left many households facing severe food shortages. Mendi-Munihu District Administrator Philip Koka confirmed the distribution, stating that the district used K2.5 million in relief funding provided by the National Government. Seven Hino trucks loaded […]