Vanuatu MP praises NZ parliament
A Vanuatu MP has praised New Zealand's parliament for its recognition and engagement with communities.RNZ reports Andrew Solomon Napuat the Member of Parliament for Tanna constituency was among 40...
View ArticleSamoa Rugby Union sued by former 7s coach
The Samoa Rugby Union and its CEO are defendants in a lawsuit filed by the sacked Manu Samoa rugby sevens head coach, Damian McGrath.RNZ reports the Union CEO, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea'i, said the...
View ArticlePope Francis extends Catholic priests' right to forgive abortion
Pope Francis has extended the powers of Catholic priests to forgive abortions, making the announcement in an apostolic letter released Monday.It continues a special dispensation granted last year for...
View ArticleVodafone awarded Best Market Brand
MOBILE-phone company bmobile-vodafone was recently awarded the ‘Best Partner Market Brand of 2016-2017. The award was scooped at the Annual Vodaphone Partner Markets conference which was held in...
View ArticlePapua New Guinea can learn from Chinese
THE number of Chinese owned businesses have risen in Madang. The Madang Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has been struggling to establish formal links with this group of entrepreneurs. However,...
View ArticleAustralia and PNG launch PNG’s longest two-lane bridge
The Oro Bridges Reconstruction Project is set to be completed this month with the opening of Papua New Guinea’s longest two lane bridge at 285 metres at Kumusi.The project to restore four bridges...
View ArticleKokopo residents invited to Yu Em Khax auditions
Despite the rainy weather, Mt Hagen residents had a great turn up for Digicel Play’s new talent show Yu Em Khax auditions on Saturday 19November.With interesting performances from this pool of...
View ArticleBasil : Pangu Pati intact
Pangu Pati is addressing its internal issues in a transparent manner, and is working towards getting its act together before the 2017 national elections.Parliamentary wing leader, of Pangu, Sam Basil...
View ArticleAPEC Leaders Summit Concludes in Peru – Focus on Quality Growth and Human...
The 2016 APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit has concluded with APEC Leaders releasing the Lima Declaration that seeks to strengthen connectivity, food security and development around the...
View ArticleDigicel Launches PNG’s first Games and Entertainment App
Digicel is excited to be the first PNG telecommunication provider to launch Funzone, an app that gives its customers access to the latest news music, games and entertainment.Launched on Friday 18...
View ArticleDigicel Business launches powerful solutions for small businesses in PNG
Digicel Business launches powerful solutions for small businesses in PNGDigicel Business has today announced the launch of three new comprehensive service packages that are uniquely designed to help...
View ArticlePNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill arrives in Cuba
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill is in Cuba for a three-day State visit at the invitation of Cuban President Raul Castro.He arrived in Cuba yesterday after attending the Apec leaders’...
View Article12-year-old child who fell asleep in a bus allegedly raped by driver in Fiji
A 34-year-old bus driver who has been charged with raping a 12-year-old girl, has been remanded in custody until Thursday.Sanjay Naidu appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele and his bail decision...
View ArticleSimbu Governor wants fight against cancer seriously addressed
The Governor of Simbu, says the plight of people afflicted with cancer is an issue that needs to be seriously looked at.Noah Kool was speaking last Friday when welcoming a group from Goroka which had...
View ArticleInternational conference to showcase PNG’s resource sector
Papua New Guinea's longest running international conference, the PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference, is all set to convene on December 5 in Sydney, Australia.More than 900 delegates and...
View ArticleAntibiotics reportedly becoming less effective in hospitals in Samoa
Antibiotics including common pain killers used by hospitals is becoming ineffective in hospital treatments in Samoa because of continued unnecessary usage.The National Health Services and the Oceania...
View ArticleFour confirmed deaths following New Caledonia rains
At least four people have been killed and another four are missing in New Caledonia after heavy rain triggered landslides.The body of 60-year old woman was discovered near Huoailou on the main island's...
View ArticleActing PM Sir Leo Dion Opens Kumusi bridge
The Acting Prime Minister, Grand Chief Sir Leo Dion opened the reconstructed Kumusi Bridge in Oro Province today.It is the longest, which is about 285 meters in length, double lane bridge in the...
View ArticleNatto congratulates PNG FIFA U-20 girls
Long time Hekari United Football club Manageress Vonnie Kapi Natto took the opportunity to congratulate PNG Under 20 women’s football team who bravely bowed out in the FIFA Under 20 Women’s World...
View ArticleOil Search Foundation’s program making a difference in PNG communities
The Oil Search Foundation’s small grants scheme is helping to make a difference in communities to address social issues, particularly violence against women and girls in Papua New Guinea.The...
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