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Almost 30% of children under 5 in Vanuatu are stunted: Health survey
Twenty-eight per cent of children under 5 years in Vanuatu are stunted, according to a health survey on nutrition in the country.Introducing the topic at a multi-sector consultation on the policy and...
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EU will provide FJ$10 million through SPC towards recovery and rehabilitation...
The European Union (EU) will provide an initial FJ$ 10 million through the Pacific Community (SPC) to complement the Fijian Government's efforts in relief, recovery and rehabilitation following the...
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Steamships announces K99 million after-tax profit
STEAMSHIPS Trading Company Limited announced an 11.6 per cent increase in its profit for its last financial year compared to the previous year.Company directors advised a profit after tax and minority...
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Provinces to get Sporting infrastructure : Tkatchenko
Papua New Guinea Sports and Tourism Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced at the weekend that he would look into developing sporting infrastructure in the provincesThe minister admitted that at the...
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Two females among nine missing between Manus and East Sepik
Nine people travelling two weeks ago from Lorgengau back to Wewak did not reach their destination the next day.Two females and seven males were travelling in two dinghies and made their last contact at...
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PNG Government to relocate PNG Defence Force Landing craft base
The PNG Government has endorsed plans to relocate the PNG Defence Force’s Landing Craft Base, HMPNGS Basilik, from its current site at the Fairfax Harbour in Port Moresby to a new site.Prime Minister...
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NEC endorses changes to Village Courts Act
The National Executive Council has endorsed proposed changes to the Village Courts Act that would enhance efficiency and the administrative process of the village courts.The Village Courts Act 1989 is...
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First time for Tonga to qualify for Olympics in Taekwondo, inspired by PNG’s...
Pita Taufafotua, who represented Tonga in the Taekwondo Oceania Olympic Qualifiers in Port Moresby, made history by being the first Tongan in the sport to qualify for the Olympics.Taufafotua competed...
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Rabbitohs teams for round one match against Roosters
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their teams for round one of the 2016 NRL Premiershipagainst the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium this Sunday 6 March, with the NRL fixture...
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PNG Hunters name squad to take on South Logan Magpies
The SP PNG Hunters starting lineup squad for this weekends's match against South Logan Magpies has been announced.However, co-caption Adam Korave has been suspended for two matches for disciplinary...
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Kato Bleeds Green
Rugby LeagueTHE tears of joy on the other end of the phone remind Raiders recruit Kato Ottio why he is pursuing his magical rugby league dream.Ottio’s goal of buying his mother a house is one step...
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Redevelopment of Port Moresby's Gordon market to begin soon
Gordon Market in Port Moresby : Photo credit: Kramer AusencoWORK on the redevelopment of Gordon Market in Port Moresby will begin soon, National Capital District Commission deputy city manager Honk...
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Vadavada Community to get much need services
By Jacob MarcusThe Vadavada community in the South Electorate of Port Moresby, National Capital District will see most needed services like Foot Bridges and water supplies.Their MP and Minister for...
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BSP sends Managers to France
Three senior managers in the Bank South Pacific (BSP) Leadership Management Development Program (LMDP) will be attending the Transition to General Management Program at INSEAD Executive Business School...
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Newcrest reports K191,490m profits
NEWCREST group recorded an underlying profit of US$63 million in the first half of 2016 with free cash flow ofUS$254 million announced for the period.The group announced new developments and plans in...
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Auckland Bishop says Madonna 'highly offensive to Christianity'
Auckland's Catholic bishop, Pat Dunn, has joined other worldwide Catholic figures in labelling Madonna "hugely offensive" and "insulting".With Madonna already in his diocese preparing for her Saturday...
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Conspiracy case against Vanuatu's Deputy Prime MInister Natuman adjourned
The conspiracy case against Vanuatu deputy prime minister and minister for trade, Joe Natuman has been adjourned yet again.Mr Natuman is facing charges of conspiracy to defeat the course of justice...
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Victims need to let the law take its cause
The PNG Royal Constabulary is one of the key organisations that should be stepping up in addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country each year, but they too are faced with tough decisions...
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Lindsay sworn in as judge
The Department of Justice and Attorney General is focusing on bringing its services to the rural population and to achieve this, more residential judges are needed to attend to increasing number of...
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Improved market access for all Manusians
An Australian-funded project to improve the roads surrounding the market in Lorengau Town is nearing completion.The project has resulted in major improvements to the roads, drains and footpaths around...
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