The Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a weather forecast for major towns and cities, including Port Moresby, Lae, Mt. Hagen, and other centers for the next 24 hours. The forecast highlights varying conditions across the country, from sunny skies to thunderstorms. In Port Moresby, expect partly sunny skies with possible evening showers and moderate southeast winds. Lae will experience cloudy weather, likely accompanied by afternoon rain showers and thunderstorms. Mt. Hagen will clear from morning fog but may see afternoon rain showers. Kokopo and Rabaul can expect a sunny start, turning partly cloudy by evening.…
Author: Joshua ARLO
Four of the six parties involved in the Porgera Mining Project Community Development Agreement (CDA) initialled the draft CDA on October 9th in Port Moresby. This follows six months of negotiations. The signatories included the Special Mining Lease landowners, the Porgera Urban Local Level Government, the Porgera Rural Local Level Government, and the State. New Porgera Limited and the Enga Provincial Government did not attend the ceremony, but the State said it is confident of reaching a consensus with them soon. The draft CDA will undergo government vetting, focusing on fiscal, monetary, and legal terms before being presented to the…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Border Divisional Command, Perou N’dranou, has stressed the importance of getting the basics of policing right during his visit to the East Sepik Provincial Police Headquarters on October 9th. This was ACP N’dranou’s first quarterly visit since his appointment in August. In his address to the police officers, ACP N’dranou stated that the concept of Basic Policing is not new; it is a system that has always been part of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) but has been neglected over time. “We have created our own rules while ignoring the basic…
Papua New Guinea faced a challenging defeat against New Caledonia, losing 3-1 in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Oceania qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, October 10th. PNG showcased their fighting spirit in a match that highlighted both their strengths and areas for improvement. The match began with New Caledonia taking control early on, scoring two goals in the first half that left PNG struggling to find their footing. The PNG team, set up in a 4-5-1 formation, found it hard to contain the attacking prowess of New Caledonia’s forwards, particularly Gope-Fenepej and Zeoula, who exploited gaps…
A 22-year-old man from Oro Province has been sentenced yesterday, Thursday, October 10th, to 20 years imprisonment for growing cannabis sativa or marijuana. The prisoner, Sobert Pandawa, from Sorovoi Road 7 along the Gona Highway in Oro Province was found guilty for cultivating canabis after standing trial on October 7th before Senior Court Magistrate Albert Daniel based on circumstantial evidence provided by police witnesses. Pandawa, was also fined K500, 000. His conviction comes after police discovered cannabis plants hidden among garden flowers while pursuing murder suspects on August 11th. Pandawa was found at the scene, questioned, and later arrested for…
West New Britain (WNB) Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel has raised serious concerns about funding shortages hurting many provinces in Papua New Guinea (PNG), including his. He is worried that the delays in receiving funds from the National Government may be due to the fact that he and his province are in the Opposition. “The WNB Provincial Government has only received 30 percent of its appropriated funding per the 2024 national budget so far.” He pointed out that the last funding received was five months ago in April, which has led to major issues for the province. “Since then, there has been…
The National Court has dismissed a case brought by former prisoner, David Pokarup, who claimed that he was unlawfully detained for more than three years after his due date for release. Pokarup (plaintiff) had filed a human rights case against the Commissioner of the Correctional Service and the State (defendants), seeking damages for his alleged unlawful detention from March 21st, 2020, to December 28th, 2023. Pokarup argued that his continued detention violated sections 37, 41, and 42 of the Papua New Guinea Constitution, which cover the right to full protection under the law, protection from unjust acts, and the right…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape extends his warm congratulations to the government and people of Fiji as they celebrate their 54th Independence anniversary today. “On behalf of the government and the people of Papua New Guinea, I convey our heartiest commendations to Fiji for 54 years of democracy and congratulate them on their Independence anniversary, which is being celebrated this Thursday, 10 October 2024,” Prime Minister Marape said. “Fiji gained Independence in 1970, and we acknowledge the role early Fijian leadership played in contributing to our own self-determination,” the Prime Minister explained. “Fiji’s five-year nationhood earlier to PNG and its…
Papua New Guinea’s Basketball Federation (BFPNG) is excited to host the “Her World, Her Rules” (#HWHR) campaign this Saturday, celebrating the UN International Day of Girls. This campaign is usually celebrated annually on October 11th; however, this vibrant event will be held on October 12th, in Port Moresby at the Taurama Aquatic Indoor Centre from 9 am to 1 pm. The #HWHR campaign, backed by EuroLeague Women and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), focuses on empowering young girls through basketball on and off the court, by providing advice and funding for several actions taking place as part of its global…
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jnr, in his capacity as Parliamentary Leader of the United Labour Party (ULP) and Shadow Minister for Transport, Civil Aviation, and Correctional Service, has raised concerns over a new Bill aimed at amending the Essential Services Act. The Bill, introduced by the Minister for State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), seeks to prevent disruptions to essential services such as water, electricity, and transportation. However, Basil argues that the Bill undermines the Ministry and Department of Labour and Employment, which are responsible for managing industrial relations in the public sector. Basil acknowledges the importance of improving service delivery but…