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.
The turtle guardians of Lissenung Island in New Ireland
Eighty-nine Hawksbill turtles were released to the sea
Yangoru Saussia MP Richard Maru resigns from PNC Party
He makes a statement about his political career, and outlines his achievements
How can citizens of this country take back PNG
They are faced with indifference and the politics of envy by their own kind
Walsa people connect with nature in West Sepik
The Singsing Muruk has now been accepted as the hallmark using culture as a product to promote agriculture despite the threat of logging and mass migration to Indonesia.
Singsing Muruk in pictures
Thanks to Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority and DataCo 13 groups exhibited their dances
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