East Sepik to remain close for business today
Governor Allan Bird says this is a sign of respect on the passing of Sir Michael Somare’s who has exemplary represented the people of East Sepik in Parliament
Sir Michael Somare dies
He was battling pancreatic cancer only announced early this week by Catholic Archbishop Cardinal John Ribat
Pandemic Controller and Police Commissioner in isolation after testing positive to Covid-19
Do not be afraid. Covid-19 is like getting the flu but it is five times worse and lasts a bit longer. Being tested positive for Covid-19 is not a death sentence. Statistics have indicated most people have recovered from Covid-19, Manning said.
Sir Julius Chan thinks of his friend Sir Michael Somare as a determined, brave and visionary person
He recalled back to the early days of nationhood how they ventured into the unknown taking a thousand tribes with them to form the united nation called Papua New Guinea.
Active City Development Program hailed a success five years running
NCD Governor Powes Parkop says its stories are being told around the world
10th Covid-19 death in Papua New Guinea
Today’s surveillance team reported eight new cases, bringing the total positive cases of COVID-19 in PNG to 922. Of the eight new cases, one was from Morobe and the rest are from the Western Province.
Son of a teacher assumes Chief Investment Officer role at Superfund
Nambawan Super has invested in assets worth more than K8 billion
West Sepik’s son becomes the aide to Governor General
He was involved in high risk security operations and detachment during APEC 2018 and 2015 Pacific Games.
New Ireland government assists mothers with truck to bring produce to markets
We continue to implement and deliver countless projects not because it is easy but because we have the future of all New Irelanders in mind. We cannot stand still and be mere spectators, we must make ourselves uncomfortable to the point of overcoming all obstacles and transforming New Ireland to a self- sustaining Autonomous part of Papua New Guinea.
PNG government to install call line for reporting corruption in public service
When you don’t report, you are perpetuating corruption
New Ireland government to counter fund population census in province
The PEC also approved the Provincial Administration to consult with NSO on piloting the Provincial Data System in New Ireland linking housing listings and mapping to the established Village Record Book database management system.
K92 mine declares profit despite Covid-19
This is the first time in the country for a junior miner to have paid this much money in taxes. We encourage other operating mines in PNG to follow this remarkable example set by K92 mine says Jerry Garry
Anna Bais to contest Moresby Northwest seat
She said leaving the public service to contest the elections is a sacrifice and she has prayed about this.
New directive: all incoming passengers to be quarantined
All incoming passengers will be required to do a 14-day quarantine regardless of the country from which they originally travelled from.
Daniel Bilip’s ‘Long Way Peren’ tour set for 2021
Bilip’s Long Way Peren song is about love and romance with a young woman in Vanimo-a place he grew up when his dad was working as manager for car dealer Ela Motors.
Papua New Guineans differ in opinions
Court nullifies appointment of Police Commissioner David Manning
New Ireland to pilot PNGRFL governance framework
The New Ireland Government signed a five year Memorandum of Agreement with PNGRFL last year to fund the New Ireland Rugby League board K100,000 per year
Change of guard at ministry of defence
Solan Mirisim announces all future enlistments will be done through school leaver forms and directly from educational institutions
International firm Twinza Oil appoints Papuan New Guinean to its board
I would like to think we have listened well to the aspirations of the country and translated that into a benchmark deal that is investment friendly and sets the pace for future resource project agreements.
Kavieng airport land use compensation cheque bounces back
Landowners protest against Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. New Ireland Governor wants his people to be compensated for Kavieng airport land usage
Government to put money where its mouth is for education
The Education Department has formally farewelled former minister Joseph Yopyyopy and welcomed new minister Jimmy Uguro. Yopyyopy minced no words asking government to be faithful in pumping money to education.
Papua New Guineans warned to take health precautions seriously as Covid-19 cases peak at 39
There are currently 535 tests pending results – 300 of these samples are at a laboratory in Brisbane and the other 235 are in Singapore.
Papua New Guinea records 16th Covid-19 case
Prime Minister James Marape says border with Indonesia will remain closed and there would be discussions on restrictions to movement of people to and from Port Moresby.
In Papua New Guinea orphans from a remote community tour an Air Niugini jet aircraft for the first time
An Air Niugini flight PX 160, a Fokker 70 aircraft landed at Goroka airport this morning and the orphans were given privilege to take a photo with the flight crew and then took a tour of the aircraft.
There’s no new Covid-19 case in Port Moresby
Do not spread fake news and misinformation says Police Commissioner David Manning
David Manning aims to rebuild and improve police
The Commissioner concluded by reminding policemen about what was happening around the world. He said people have risen up against the police forces because of the abuses.
Tabubil intensive care staff humbled by medevac experience
This is my definition of reaching out and providing basic health care to our people who need it the most. And I want to thank my employer Tabubil Hospital and Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) for giving me that opportunity to be part of this medevac
Controller releases new emergency direction for hotel quarantine
Non-compliance with the emergency direction by a non-PNG citizen or non-PNG resident may result in an immediate deportation of the offender with the cost to be borne by that person
Barrick Gold offers stake to landowners in Papua New Guinea
Barrick Gold Corp has offered an extra 15% stake in its Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea to local landowners, according to a letter from its CEO, in a bid to break an impasse with the national government over the mine’s future.
Vanilla trade with Indonesia during lock down busted in Vanimo
A joint agency  task force in West Sepik responding to Covid-19 yesterday busted an ongoing vanilla trade between East Sepik and Jayapura, Indonesia.
British American Tobacco commits money to drive SME growth
General Manager Stephanus Duvenage said the commitment was for the sole purpose of supporting SME growth as directed by the governments national policy
Dr David Mills in Enga says don’t panic
I recently drove from one end of the country to another for medical work. And all over the place, I saw hospitals that had shut their doors or were no longer doing clinics or surgeries because of the fears of Covid
Dr Paison Dakulala updates on Covid-19
The 45 old female from Eastern Highlands arrived home after being in Lae with her brother and contact tracing is going on
Papua New Guinea set to take control of Porgera Mine
Several other mining companies are waiting on government approval for new projects, including Australia’s Newcrest (ASX: NCM) for its Wafi Golpu gold and copper asset
West Sepik goes into lockdown today 5pm
Logging and commercial agricultural operations have also been advised to cease operations and people were restricted from travelling on foot, using land transport or sea between districts or provinces
National Housing Estates Limited failing to file tax returns for 10 years
Committee Leaders have called on the Metropolitan Superintendent for Police, Member for Northeast John Kaupa and Minister Housing Justin Tkatchenko, CEO Madelin Paulisbo to meet with them.
Wutung villagers could face food starvation if the ban to cross border prolongs
Village councilor Ray Tanzy said yesterday 60 per cent of the villagers were likely to be affected.
Police Commissioner calls for death penalty to be imposed on “cop killers”
A massive combined Police and PNG Defence Force operation is currently underway in Porgera and neighbouring areas to flush out the criminals responsible for the shooting of the policeman.
Police urges public not to spread fake news creating fear and anxiety
He said Police will help in whatever way in ensuring the precautionary measures instilled are followed by the people, especially the processes, procedures and the certifications. He said entries into the country must be certified and cleared first by the relevant authorities including and especially the Health Department.
Song: Somare you lida bilong pipol bilong yu
A string band song by the people of Dagua, East Sepik
Obituary: Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
The Pacific has lost one of its most prominent and respected leaders.
Walk for life in Port Moresby launched in pictures
Here are few pictures supplied by NCDC public relations
Members of Parliament turning administration of their electorates into hubs of nepotism
It shows that our decentralisation system is broken
New Ireland government assists mothers with truck to bring produce to markets
We continue to implement and deliver countless projects not because it is easy but because we have the future of all New Irelanders in mind. We cannot stand still and be mere spectators, we must make ourselves uncomfortable to the point of overcoming all obstacles and transforming New Ireland to a self- sustaining Autonomous part of Papua New Guinea.
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