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With the expiry of Cotonou Agreement in 2020, PNG ACP Leaders Summit crucial
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Moresby, PNGLeaders from the 79 member nations of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) will deliberate on two key documents today that will determine the future of the group...
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West Papuan leader clarifies claims of deportation from PNG
The Secretary General of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Octovianus Mote says he was not allowed entry to Papua New Guinea but not deported.On 28 May, Mote was denied entry at the...
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PARLIAMENT SITTING UPDATES
DSIPMembers of Opposition were this afternoon asked to not mislead Parliament with regards to the District Service Improvement Funds and its distribution.This follows a question which asked by the...
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Bopi dismisses rumours on Unitech Chancellor Sir Nagora Bogen sacking
Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Mr George Bopi who is also part of the PNG University of Technology’s Board of Governors has dismissed rumours that the university’s Chancellor Sir Nagora Bogen has been...
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Higher Education Miniter Tabar on the face of University students
This is the 5th week of boycotting by the Students at the University of Papua New Guinea and their 1st week of semester 1 suspension upon announcement by the university council last Tuesday. Students...
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PNG Opposition confident of overthrowing O'Neill government
Papua New Guinea's Opposition members are confident they will be file another motion of the vote of no-confidence to topple Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.Leader of the Opposition Don Polye said they...
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Bank of PNG behind Foreign Exchange trading bans: PM
PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says the Bank of Papua New Guinea introduced a trading ban on the exchange rate because some commercial banks were trading at rates which benefitted them only.O’Neill...
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Pacific Games Council stands up to the Tongan PM's decision to remove Lord...
The Pacific Games Council (PGC) says it does not recognise the decision of Prime Minister of Tonga to revoke the appointment of the Chairman of the Tonga 2019 Pacific Games Organising Committee, Lord...
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Leaders urged to support Prime Minister Peter O'Neill
SOUTHERN Highlands Governor William Powi is urging leaders, government institutions and people to leave their petty politics and rally behind Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.He said O’Neill has raised...
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Speech by PNG Prime Minsiter Peter O’Neill At the 8th Africa Caribbean...
Heads of States and Government,Distinguished Ambassadors and High Commissioners,Executives of International Organisations,Executive of International Corporations,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and...
View ArticlePrincipal attacked for ‘closeness’ with girls
THE principal of Wasu Secondary School in Morobe was attacked by male students because he was allegedly “going around” with female students, police say.Morobe rural police commander Insp David Warap...
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ACP needs to move away from donor aid mentality: President Mugabe
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Moresby, PNGThe longest serving leader in the Commonwealth and Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has challenged leaders attending the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)...
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Judge in Tonga describes man’s assault on wife as “callous and very cruel”
A man who threw a pot of boiling water over his wife will serve four years in jail.Siosaia Langi Naufahu was convicted by Hon. Justice Cato, who said the attack was pre-meditated and had left his wife...
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ACP targets transformed global role for future
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1 June 2016/ ACP: The future of the 79-member African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States will be anchored on a commitment to South-South solidarity and increased...
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Kange arrested and charged for involuntary manslaughter
Justice has finally been served on the suspect of the gruesome murder of late Regina Morove who was shot in the back of her head early last month.Suspect Felix Kange, the husband of late Regina was...
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NRI Director Yala warns of PNG's economic disaster
The National Research Institute director Dr Charles Yala has warned that the national economy must not see a repetition of the economic disaster of the early 1900s.Yala said the Government then had...
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PNG urged to establish mission in Geneva
PAPUA New Guinea has been encouraged to set up a permanent representation in Geneva so that it can be involved in talks on global policies regarding trade and investment.United Nations Conference on...
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Panthers send hooker Segeyaro to reserve grade
SYDNEY: Penrith hooker James Segeyaro, has been dropped to reserve grade, fuelling speculation he’s headed for an early exit from the NRL club.The 25-year-old has been left out of coach Anthony...
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Lawyer arrested for murdering wife
Lawyer Felix KangeA prominent lawyer who allegedly shot dead his wife in Port Moresby earlier this month has handed himself over to the police. Felix Kange, 30, of Maia village, Pangia, Southern...
View ArticleTeacher charged with rape, indecent assault and sexual assault pleads not guilty
A teacher who has been charged with 4 counts of rape, 2 counts of indecent assault and 7 counts of sexual assault has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Suva High Court in Fiji, the Fiji Village...
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