From across Papua New Guinea
A local community in Kairuku, Central,has initiated a solar powered purified water supply project, initiated to improve water supply system during the El Nino period. The solar purified water project is the first to be initiated at Apo Apo community at the Bereina village in ward 18 of the Kairuku Local Level Government constituent The […]
The Wabag District Development Authority of the Enga Province have launched a community housing transformation program called Rausim Kunai Putim Kapa. The aim of the program is to transform pit-roofed homes into durable, modern iron-roof structures. The Rausim Kunai, Putim Kapa program launched by the Wabag DDA on Friday the 12th of this month is […]
The Saint Joseph Valupai Catholic Secondary School in West New Britain Province has achieved a significant milestone with the passing out of its pioneer batch of Grade 12 students. The school was elevated from a Junior High School to Secondary School in 2022 and has now seen the graduation of twenty-seven pioneer students who passed […]
From a classroom in rural Gembogl, in Simbu straight to the floor of Parliament in Waigani. Andrew Wena, the Leadership Award winner for Mount Wilhelm Secondary School, will travel to Port Moresby to witness the last Parliament sitting of this year. Wena will also tour the city and visit the office of the Member for […]
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 […]