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Bus Timetable launched for Meri-Seif Bus in Port Moresby
On March 29, 2017 Port Moresby City authorities launched the first-ever bus timetable in the city. As part of the Safe Public Transport Programme, Ginigoada (UN Women NGO partner) has worked in...
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Catholic Church in PNG calls for closure of Manus detention center
The Australian, PNG and Solomon Islands Catholic Bishops Conferences are calling for the immediate closure of the Manus Island Detention Centre.The call was relayed through Cardinal Sir John Ribat, who...
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Cardinal calls on PNG Government to act on climate change in Manus
The Archbishop of Catholic Archdiocese Port Moresby is calling on the National Government to act immediately to address the issue of climate change in Manus.Cardinal Sir John Ribat made this call in...
View ArticleLand in PNG stolen, Juffa says
Papua New Guinea Governor Gary Juffa, says 12 per cent of land in Papua New Guinea covering 65,000 hectares have been “stolen” under the guise of Special Agriculture Business Leases (SABLs).“Today’s...
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Gerehu Clinic turned into hospital
THE Gerehu Clinic will be a provincial hospital and health hub for the National Capital District, Health Minister Michael Malabag said yesterday at the launching of the Gerehu General Hospital.He said...
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Digicel mobile gambling services compliant: NGCB
THE mobile gambling services provided by Digicel comply with the licence terms and conditions of the National Gaming Control Board, according to the board’s chief executive officer Imelda Agon.She was...
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150 West Papuans granted PNG citizenship
About 150 West Papuans received their Papua New Guinea citizenship in Kiunga, Western province yesterday after living as refugees for more than 40 years in PNG.Acting chief migration officer Solomon...
View ArticlePNG's Ramu NiCo exceeds production targets
THE Ramu nickel/cobalt mine in Madang exceeded production targets for the March quarter, benefiting from rising global cobalt prices, an official says.Cobalt prices have doubled in the past six...
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PNG Electoral Commissioner Gamato clarifies ballot papers query
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato has stated that people should not be confused with the 2017 election ballot papers with candidate posters."Candidate photographs are not placed on the ballot...
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PNG's National flag designer passes on
The woman who had designed Papua New Guinea's national flag has died.Susan Karike Huhume, the 63-year old from Meii Village in Gulf province passed around 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Port Moresby...
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PNG Hunters looking for a win in Easter clash against Redcliffe Dolphins
A huge clash is on the cards this Easter Sunday at the National Football Stadium when the PNG Hunters take on Redcliffe Dolphins in Round 7 of the Intrust Super Cup competition.The Hunters are coming...
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Bougainville should not break away from PNG: Somare
FOUNDING father Sir Michael Somare says Bougainville should not break away from PNG. Sir Michael still believes that Bougainville is very much a part of Papua New Guinea, a country he led into...
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PNG's Manam volcano erupts
THE volcano on Manam Island in Bogia, Madang in Papua New Guine ahs, erupted on Sunday evening, forcing many who had moved back there fleeing for safety, the local newspaper reports.Paul Maburau, the...
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PNG Police give 50 guns for Joint Services College
PNG Police Commissioner Gari Baki presented a total of 50 guns to the Joint Services College at the PNG Defence Force Igam Barracks, in Lae, Morobe Province, last week.He said as one of the...
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Tonga launches R2R Marine Monitoring Boat
Tonga’s Deputy Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni launched the R2R Marine Monitoring Boat in a special ceremony today.The boat will be used for all the project’s marine monitoring activities for the...
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PNG businesses to provide core APEC services, says APEC CEO
Contracts to provide seven core services for APEC are expected to be carried out by PNG businesses, according to the CEO of the PNG APEC Co-Ordination Authority, Christopher Hawkins.He has told a Port...
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Supporters of Candidates in WNB called upon to behave
Supporters escorting candidates during the nomination period in West New Britain Province (WNBP) have been called upon to behave in the best manner.Provincial Returning Officer and Election Manageress...
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Panguna landowners say ‘no’ to BCL’s proposed return to mining on Bougainville
Panguna landowners have reacted angrily to a report that the PNG Government supports formerly Rio Tinto-linked company BCL in its bid to convince authorities it should be given exploration rights at...
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Vanuatu chiefs unveil and name Van2017 Pacific Mini Games “Sagoa”
Vanuatu has revealed the kastom (custom) name for the 2017 Pacific Mini Games.Members of the Malvatumauri, Vaturisu and Fat-Kor-Pau Council of Chiefs in partnership with representatives of the Vanuatu...
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China aid could destabilise Pacific
Aid and investment from China runs the risk of destabilising Pacific island nations, according to an Australian Strategic Policy Institute report.The flow of no-strings-attached foreign aid from...
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