From across Papua New Guinea
After almost three years of sacrifice, faith and determination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC PNG) Hagen District has opened a new K3.3 million two-storey administration building in the heart of Mt Hagen city. The new building replaces the old structure that had served the church for decades, dating back to the […]
The Madang Provincial Health Authority has started rolling out highspeed internet connectivity to its health facilities with the installation of Starlink, thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Population Fund or UNFPA. The installation of Starlink will improve communication links for all Madang PHA facilities in the six districts and the provincial hospital. Three […]
The poor condition of the Lae-Bulolo Highway is raising concerns for businesses that rely on the road to transport goods and agricultural produce between rural communities and Lae. Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry President John Byrne says some sections of the highway, particularly beyond Gebensis towards Zenag, are in poor condition and need urgent […]
Papua New Guinea is taking steps to restore its military air transport capability after years of relying on external support to move personnel and equipment. The PNG Defence Force CASA CN-235 aircraft, P2-502, has departed for Indonesia for major servicing and a complete overhaul under the CASA Recovery Programme. Prime Minister James Marape says restoring […]
Rising fuel prices are putting additional pressure on businesses and public motor vehicle (PMV) operators in Lae, with higher operating costs also affecting transport fares and the prices of goods and services. Businesses that depend on diesel generators to keep their operations running are among those feeling the impact, particularly as unreliable electricity supply forces […]
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has brought together nine community-based conservation organisations for the first time at Yasina, Ungai-Bena District, Eastern Highlands, to strengthen collaboration and protect biodiversity across the Bismarck Forest Corridor. WCS Senior Community Relations Manager, Bennie Atigini says the workshop brings the inter Community Based Organisations (CBOs) representatives together to build resilience […]
Papua New Guinea’s proposed National Censorship Policy III (2027–2031) will address the growing challenges of regulating harmful online content as the use of digital platforms continues to increase. The policy was discussed during a two-day Momase and Highlands Regional Consultative Workshop held at Lae International Hotel on November 11 and 12. Chief Censor Jim Abani […]
Australia has re-affirmed its commitment to PNG’s Law and Justice Sector. The Acting Counsellor for Law and Justice Sector with the Australian High Commission, Nicholas Yates said this during the second day of a reflection workshop for the Law and Justice sector in Madang Province. Addressing participants of the workshop, he said Australia is a […]
Banak Junior High School in Boikin Local-Level Government (LLG), Wewak district, marked a milestone on tuesday with its first Grade 10 graduation where fifty-nine students graduated as the school’s pioneer class. The occassion, held under the theme, “Celebrating Achievements, Inspiring the future”, brought together locals from neighboring villages in both Boikin and Dagua LLG to […]
The Catholic Church is calling for stronger protection of children and young people from harmful online content, saying parents, churches and schools must play a greater role in guiding them. Fr John Joseph of the Catholic Diocese of Lae raised the concern during the National Censorship Policy Workshop in Lae, where discussions focused on protecting […]