PNG Government endorses taxation amendment to tobacco excise and IRC...
The National Executive Council has recently endorsed Taxation Amendment to Tobacco Excise and IRC housekeeping amendments. Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said Cabinet approved a retrospective amendment...
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Dr Kwa : Allmost 20 years of PNG women in government
Suggestions were made to improve, strengthen and make new laws to ensure equal participation and non-discrimination of all women in Papua New Guinea during the CEDAW Legislative Review Program public...
View ArticlePNG Government endorses National Refugee Policy
The National Executive Council has recently endorsed the National Refugee Policy. Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill, CMG, MP, said in accordance with National Executive Council Decision 11/2014 of 22...
View ArticleKokopo leads in HIV count
KOKOPO district in East New Britain has the highest number of people living with HIV-AIDS – 57 males and 80 females, according to Governor Ereman ToBaining.Next is Gazelle with 20 males and 51 females,...
View ArticlePNG boosts support for HIV/AIDS infected people
PAPUA New Guinea has joined the world to commemorate World AIDS Day by raising awareness in communities about HIV/AIDS to show support to people living with HIV and to remember those who died, the...
View ArticleFighting HIV top priority for AusAID
COMBATTING HIV and communicable diseases remained priorities for Australia’s aid programmes, Acting Australian High Commissioner to PNG Bronte Moules says.The high commission in Port Moresby has...
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Oro Province to supply Rice to Trukai Industries
Trukai Industries Limited has reached another significant milestone, following the signing of a RiceDevelopment and Purchase Agreement (RDPA) with rice farmers from Oro province.This Agreement will...
View ArticleTonga overpower game PNG Pukpuks in U20 clash
PAPUA New Guinea made a great start to their second fixture of the Oceania Junior Rugby Trophy tournament against Tonga scoring from a penalty in the 7th minute to flyhalf Richard Aitsi for a 3-0...
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Basil tells government to stop brainwash people with multi-million kina...
Papua New Guinea Deputy Opposition Leader and Bulolo MP Sam Basil has told the Government to stop using people as “puppets” in major multi-million kina projects.Basil cited as example the recent...
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Sir Manasupe Zurenuoc to retire
CHIEF Secretary Sir Manasupe Zurenuoc says he has Parkinson’s disease, and will step down from the position in February.An emotional Sir Manasupe, the Government’s top public servant, revealed this in...
View ArticlePNG Soldiers reminded to uphold discipline
Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers have been reminded to uphold the image of the disciplined force and not tarnish it in any way, either on or off duty.Brigadier General, Gilbert Toropo said this...
View ArticleCredit Corporation PNG Limited appoints Sir Wilson Kamit as Chairman
Credit Corporation PNG Limited has appointed Sir Wilson Kamit as its new board chairman following resignation by his predecessor Garth Mcllwain.Sir Wilson will chair Credit Corporation including its...
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Lance Kuveu signed up by Capras
A Digicel Cup player has been signed up with Central Queensland Capras for 2016 Intrust Super Cup season. Rabaul Agmark Gurias player Lance Kuveu is now training with the Capras in Australia.Early...
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PNG to face 'severe low cash flow' in 2016
Papua New Guinea is likely to face more severe cash flow constraints in 2016.This is according to the latest analysis by the Asian Development Bank's economists.While more efficient public spending...
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PNG Police Chief to review police’s rules of engagement
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner Gari Baki says he will review the Royal PNG Constabulary rules of engagement to ensure that officers used firearms responsibly.Baki, who has held meetings this week...
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Club Challenge kicks off
The Club Challenge at the Kone Tigers kicked off with a fiery start when the team from Morata, Marane K-Rats went up against a team from Central Province, the Kalapa Bulldogs.The crowd was as expected,...
View ArticleVanimo General Hospital to charge fees
The West Sepik Provincial Hospital may have to start charging fees again to patients getting specialized cares from doctors to make additional revenue to cater for the hospital's operation.The Acting...
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CHESHIRE HOME CELEBRATES DISABILITY DAY
Excitement was in the air as students of Cheshire Disability Centre and Early Childhood Class graced the graduation aisle in their graduation gowns.The graduation staged to also mark the International...
View ArticleMANUS ASYLUM SEEKERS ASK TO BE KILLED
A majority of Australia's refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island have written to the Australian prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, asking to be killed.The letter by the 600 detainees, say there is...
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Pacific MMI PNG Lewas beat Netherlands in ICC Womens' World Twenty 20 Qualify
The Pacific MMI PNG Lewas defeated Netherlands on the last ball in the Shield semi final of the I-C-C women's World Twenty 20 qualifier at Bangkok, Thailand yesterday.Netherlands scored 105 for the...
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