PNG Government intervenes in passing Manam resettlement bill 2015
The government had to intervene with the setting up for the Manam Resettlement Authority Bill 2015, following the Prime Minister’s concerns of delay due to continuous debates over the makeup of the...
View ArticleFire truck bogged down at Talaigu Dormitary, UPNG
Pressure, frustration and haplessness are being experienced by members of the North Waigani Fire Service team as the one and only Fire truck belonging to the station is bogged down at the Talaigu...
View ArticleLeonardo DiCaprio comments may cause Indonesian ban
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio may be banned from returning to Indonesia following his criticisms that palm oil plantations are destroying the country's rainforests and endangering wildlife, an...
View ArticlePNG Hunters bounce back with a win over Mackay Cutters
The Papua New Guinea SP Hunters have hit-back with a gutsy 34-20 win over the Mackay Cutters.The game was dominated bay both forward packs who relentlessly went at each other with Esau Siune and Henry...
View ArticlePNG to host Apec transport meeting
THE new multi-million kina Conventional Centre in Port Moresby is the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Transportation Working Group this week.Transport Secretary Roy Mumu said it...
View ArticleFears about the other two fuel tanks exploding in Samoa
One of three fuel tanks at the Matautu Wharf in Apia Samoa continues to burn as thousands of people are being evacuated. Businesses nearby have been closed as well as government offices in the area as...
View ArticleBPNG forecasts low economic growth for PNG
THE Bank of PNG says real gross domestic product is projected to be 4.3 per cent as per the 2016 National Budget.This affirms the projections that Asian Development Bank had announced last week and...
View ArticleAthletes donate to hospital
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee donated five boxes of bed sheets to the Port Moresby General Hospital today (Friday 1 April, 2016) as part of its support to the community.The presentation was...
View ArticleEffective Workforce Key to Improving Service Delivery in PNG
A meeting of influential Papua New Guineans has heard that an effective workforce is needed for equitable service delivery throughout the country.Lead Advisor to the National Government’s Medium Term...
View ArticleFlooding hits Fiji's Viti Levu island
Heavy rain in Fiji has caused parts of Nadi to flood as a heavy rain and flood warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji.FBC News says the Nadi Back Road is under water and all traffic is being...
View ArticleDengue Fever update from Port Moresby General Hospital
Over the past few weeks there have been wide spread concern about the potential outbreak of Dengue Fever is Port Moresby. There have been newly reported cases within Port Moresby General Hospital, and...
View ArticleEastern Highlands Capital under seize
Municipal services in the Eastern Highlands capital, Goroka, have come to a complete standstill after thousands of missile wielding tribesmen from Kainantu took over the township today. (Tuesday...
View ArticleMarape appeal dismissed
A Supreme Court Appeal filed by Finance Minister James Marape to review a decision of the National Court in June 2014 has been dismissed.The appeal was supported by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and...
View ArticleBusiness Council of PNG supports Government's move to address forex shortage
THE Business Council of PNG will welcomes any move by the Government and the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) to address the limited availability of foreign currency, president David Toua says.He was...
View ArticlePrime Minister Peter O'Neill response to Supreme Court Ruling
• Supreme Court decision is an example of a robust, and totally independent judiciary.• Decision does not affect stay order on arrest warrant and judicial review remains in place• PM O’Neill adamant he...
View ArticleCabinet approves MVIL 2016 Annual Business Operation plan
The National Executive Council has approved the Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited (MVIL) 2016 Annual Business Operations Plan and the implementation of its 2016 Budget.Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said...
View ArticlePORT MORESBY ON LOAD SHEDDING FOR INDEFINITE PERIOD
Press ReleaseThis is an emergency notice to you and the general public in NCD and surrounding areas that load shedding is being carried out throughout the city today due to shortfall in generation...
View ArticlePNG to build New Fashion Garment Factory
After Dark Fashions Managing Director Cathleen Ipi Johnson during the ceremonyPapua New Guinea has once again reached another milestone in development yesterday when a ground breaking ceremony was held...
View ArticleChocolate Festival boost for Bougainville farmers
The Autonomous Bougainville Government Minister for Primary Industries, Nicholas Darku, has announced that the Inaugural Bougainville Chocolate Festival will be held from 4-8 July 2016 with events to...
View ArticleMarie Stopes PNG informs health workers of family planning policy
Marie Stopes PNG last week held a first of a series of workshop to inform health workers of the importance of providing friendly and professional family planning services.The workshop is in support of...
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