Cocoa farmer training changes lives in Vanuatu
Father of four Moli, 44, is one of the most successful cocoa farmers on the island of Malo, Vanuatu, where he lives.Back in early 2000, with limited knowledge of modern farming techniques or farm...
View ArticleTwo injured in Helicopter Crash in Papua New Guinea's North Fly
Two people were injured when a helicopter crashed crashed while trying to lift two drums off the ground at Kiunga Airport, North Fly in Papua New Guinea, Police told local Media yesterday...
View ArticleDigicel gives away K14, 000 in Valentine’s Day promotion
Digicel’s first Valentine’s Cash Giveaway Promotion has come to an end with 14 lucky winners sharing in K14,000 in prize money.The promotion ran from Wednesday, 1 February until Valentine’s Day on...
View ArticleNew Zealand pledges support to PNG for Apec meet
NEW Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has pledged his country’s support to Papua New Guinea in its preparations for next year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.“The New...
View ArticlePolye lauds Sir Mekere's plan to return to politics
PORT MORESBY: Former Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta’s plan to return to politics in this year’s election has attracted the Opposition’s applause.Leader Don Polye said they were rolling out red...
View ArticleFormer Southland Stags player jailed for rape of young Australian girl
Former Southland Stags rugby player Craig Wells has been sentenced to six years' jail for the aggravated rape of a young girl in Australia.Wells was sentenced on Thursday after being found guilty of...
View ArticleFather facing charges relating to death of 14 year old son in Samoa
A 14 year old boy from Falelauniu in Samoa died from injuries to his neck allegedly inflicted by his father.Police have apprehended the suspect and are still investigating the matter.Police...
View ArticlePNG Authorities probe Helicopter crash in Kiunga
THE PNG Accident Investigation Commission is investigating a helicopter crash at Kiunga Airport in Western on Wednesday, chief executive officer David Inau says.He said a team of investigators was sent...
View ArticleMinister Zeming criticises Morauta’s leadership
FISHERIES and Marine Resources Minister Mao Zeming says Sir Mekere Morauta’s record at government was not as rosy as he is painting in paid advertisements and social media.“I was part of his government...
View ArticleOfficers equipped to handle Sexual Violence cases
Around 30 people known as duty bearers from three districts in the Central Province including Rigo; Kairuku Hiri and Abau attended the three day workshop on Family and Sexual Violence facilitated by...
View ArticleKandrian gets NBC Radio and Television Services
National Broadcasting Corporation's radio and television services have been rolled out for the first time to people in Kandrian, West New Britain Province.This is a result of a partnership between the...
View ArticleEducation Minister Kuman throws down the gauntlet and Opposition accepts the...
The Opposition has welcomed a challenge by Education Minister Nick Kuman, to have a public debate over the government’s Tuition Fee Free Policy.Opposition Leader Don Polye said, he has been challenging...
View ArticleTraffic Police begin investigation into late Ruby's death
The progress report on the motor vehicle related death of late Ruby Anne Laufa has finally reached the NCD Traffics office from NCD Homicide Office which will allow investigations to commence.Officer...
View ArticlePNG shock host Tahiti
Papua New Guinea have qualified for the OFC U-17 Championship semi-finals for the first time in the nation’s history after a 2-1 victory over Tahiti dashed the hosts hopes of a dream qualification on...
View ArticleGovernor General Sir Ogio dies
The Governor General Sir Michael Ogio has died, passing away in Port Moresby this afternoon.A statement from Government House this evening, says Grand Chief Sir Michael, the country's ninth Vice Regal,...
View ArticleOpposition Leader Don Polye expresses sorrow at passing of Sir Michael Ogio
Opposition Leader and Kandep MP, Don Polye has passed his condolences to the family of the late Governor-General, Sir Michael Ogio.Government House confirmed the passing of Governor-General Sir Michael...
View ArticleBotten: Report indicates PNG LNG is world class
THE multibillion kina PNG LNG project has resources which are world class says Oil Search managing director Peter Botten.Mr Botten was commenting on Oil Search’s 2016 Reserves and Resources Statement...
View ArticleCommunication firms in PNG to undergo merger
ACTING Minister for Public Investment and State Enteprises Charles Abel has confirmed a merger is being undertaken of government’s communications companies-Telikom (PNG) Limited, bmobile and DataCo.Mr...
View ArticleIPA launches home ownership scheme
Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) is recognising the efforts of its key employees through the launching of its new IPA National Home Ownership Scheme Policy.IPA Board Chairman Leon Buskins said it...
View ArticleProtesting PNG LNG Landowners want answers
Frustrated land owners of 4 villages in the Central province blocked the entrance towards the LNG plant site today protesting for their long awaited payments of 3 years.Mr Judah Matt Baru of the...
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