Vanuatu PM reassures Australia PM that there will be no Chinese base
Vanuatu PM. Vanuatu's prime minister Charlot Salwai. Photo: RNZ/Koroi HawkinsVanuatu's prime minister has met his Australian counterpart and reiterated that his government will not allow China to build...
View ArticleExxonMobil Resumes Liquefied Natural Gas Production in Papua New Guinea
•Production safely restarts ahead of schedule at the PNG LNG plant near Port Moresby•Production to increase in the coming weeks; LNG cargo deliveries to commence soon•Company continues to assist with...
View ArticleDigicel Foundation marks 10th anniversary
Digicel PNG foundation has invested K85 million over the last 10 years directly impacting more than 700,000 Papua New Guineans in communities around the country.This was revealed today at the launch of...
View ArticleNew Clerks of Parliament takes up office
The reinstated Clerk of National Parliament, Mr. Vela Konivaro has officially taken up office following a handover- takeover ceremony in parliament today presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Job...
View ArticlePapua New Guinea Joins with Commonwealth Countries to Step-up Fight Against...
Commonwealth countries have agreed to further enhance efforts to deal the threats posed by the spread of malaria, particularly in developing nations.Speaking at the 2018 Malaria Summit London, that was...
View ArticleUK to open diplomatic posts in the Pacific, citing security concerns
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says security is one of the reasons why Britain will open three new diplomatic posts in the Pacific Islands.The development follows Australia's call for the UK...
View ArticleTurnbull confirms Solomon Islands subsea cable will go live at the end of 2019
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed that a telecommunications subsea cable between the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Australia will go live at the end of 2019.In a joint...
View ArticlePNG PM O’Neill highlights climate challenge, Samoa PM welcomes Commonwealth...
Commonwealth countries face massive challenges which threaten their growth and survival, says Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.He said the effects of climate change, particularly on...
View ArticlePNG Book Foundation donates books
The PNG Book foundation donated 40 new textbooks to the UPNG Economic Division this morning with the aim to upskill students with the latest in economics.While presenting the books, Mr Isaac Ramson the...
View ArticleSouth Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North
South Korea has stopped broadcasting propaganda via loudspeakers along the border with North Korea, ahead of top-level talks later this week.The South has dozens of loudspeakers along the border area,...
View ArticlePNG borders will be taken care of : PNGDF
Security preparations continue to an area of interest towards the APEC Summit this November.Yesterday (April 23) the media had another opportunity to raise more questions on the country’s security...
View ArticleSir Brian Bell Foundation donates K30,000 to Cervical Cancer Fund.
The Sir Brian Bell Foundation this month has donated K30,000 to the Boroko Rotary Club to continue its efforts in fighting cervical cancer mortality in PNG.PNG has among the highest rates of cervical...
View ArticlePNG Government plans for buildings
THE Government, in a bid to have its own buildings, is working on a proper system of managing leases to make savings over time, Chief Secretary Isaac Lupari says.Lupari said the Government planned to...
View ArticleHela Wigmen gets new branding agent
The Kroton Hela Wigmen has partnered with Axellerate Sports to be its official branding and merchandising agent for 2018 Digicel Cup Competition season 2018.Axellerate Sports, based in Port Moresby,...
View ArticleResource Center aims to boost women Business in PNG
Women in PNG continue to face legal and cultural challenges to engage in the business sector but thanks to advocacy groups like PNG Women’s Business Resource Centre (WBRC), women can now venture in to...
View ArticleYoga contract goes to Fraud Squad
Madang MP Bryan Kramer has laid a formal complaint with the police fraud squad in Port Moresby to investigate NCD Governor Powes Parkop’s controversial involvement with a foreign-owned yoga company.Mr...
View ArticleWorld Marian day at Kurva Village
Papua New Guinea (PNG) commemorated World Malaria Day (WMD) today at Kuriva village in the Central Province.WMD saw representatives from the Governments of PNG, Australia and China gathered at the...
View ArticleYangoru-Sausia District declares war on criminals
By Tom KILAVI /PNGFMMember for Yangoru-Sausia district Richard Maru has declared war on criminal elements in the district.Maru stressed this when speaking of the death of a PMV bus driver killed during...
View ArticleImportance of Mountains discussed for the first time in PNG
Mountain communities and their environments are very important ecological zones for biodiversity hot spots in Papua New Guinea.However, the impact of human activities in these areas are affecting the...
View ArticleAthletics PNG Flying high with new sponsor
PNG Air has partnered with Athletics PNG through a three year sponsorship package valued at over K100,000 in flights.This will see sponsored PNG Air flights for Athletics PNG Development Officers to...
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