Police are working with the surrounding communities of Nawaeb district lo Morobe province to apprehend youths who attacked female students of Nawaeb High School in the Morobe province. Morobe Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Jacob Singura confirmed that between 7PM and 8PM last night, the youths from the surrounding community came into the female dormitory to steal phones and other staff and caused infiltrated harm to the female students at their dormitory. PPC Singura has already tasked his police officers this morning to go to the school and give assurance to the school management, parents and the citizens that police…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
A total of 87, 990 Grade ten (10) students across the country will sit for their Written Expression National Exam on Thursday June 5th, 2025. The students are from 514 Secondary and High Schools, including 48 private permitted schools in the country who have been nominated to sit this important exam. Secretary for Education, Dr Uke Kombra, confirmed that the exam booklets have already been delivered to all the provinces and had reached all the schools a week prior to the exam date. “This marks the first National Exam in the education calendar and for National examination schedule for this…
The Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICSA) recently launched the first in a series of training workshops aimed at educating its officers on the importance of embedding the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) policy into its services. Taking place at APEC House from the 20th to the 22nd of May 2025, the first of ICSA’s GESI ‘Know Your Series’ kicked off with the inaugural Know Your Strategic Work Plan three-day workshop focused on understanding ICSA’s Corporate Plan. Twenty officers from all levels across the organization participated in tailored activities over three days, including real-world case studies and…
The Marape-Rosso government remains steadfast in its commitment to build an education system that meets the needs of every child, leave no child behind, strengthens communities, and supports the nation’s long-term development goals. This is according to Minister for Education Lucas Dekena, who on behalf of the Ministry of Education expressed his gratitude to the government for its undivided support for a World Bank Loan. He also extends appreciation to the World Bank for its recent approval and release of US$100 million (K406 million) in funding to support the Learning Enhancement and Access Project (LEAP) in Papua New Guinea (PNG).…
On Tuesday this week, a distinguished delegation of Papua New Gionea’s fashion representatives departed for the Fiji Fashion Week 2025, marking yet another milestone in the country’s rise on the Pacific fashion scene. Onboard this mission are cultural fashion icon Florence Jaukae Kamel, brand ambassador Incennea Minz, and Bridgette Kassman as well as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director of PNG Fashion Week. Their presence in Fiji highlights the deep commitment PNG Fashion Week has made to both regional collaboration and cultural diplomacy. Leading the charge is Florence Jaukae Kamel, known worldwide as the “Bilum Meri,” who’s handmade bilum couture…
Prime Minister James Marape has issued a clear and uncompromising directive to public servants in the Provinces and Districts throughout the country who fail to abide by Reporting requirements that they will face serious disciplinary action, including termination. In his strong Statement to Parliament this week, the Prime Minister emphasized that a culture of accountability must be embedded in every level of Government, from National Departments to Provincial and District Administrations. Adding on to his strong call following Parliament session this week, Prime Minister Marape said that failure to report is not just poor governance, it is outright negligence. “If…
The East New Britain Provincial Election Advisory Committee (PEAC) has issued a public warning to candidates contesting the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) Elections over the unauthorized use of official government symbols in their campaign materials. In an official statement released on Thursday May 22nd, the PEAC Chairman and Provincial Administrator Mr. Levi Mano, stated that several candidates have included the crest, logo, and emblem of the East New Britain Provincial Government and its administration on their campaign posters without permission. Mr. Mano stressed that the Provincial Government remains strictly neutral and does not endorse or support any candidate, whether…
Team PNG athletes and officials came together on Sunday the 25th of May 2025 at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium in Port Moresby for a vibrant and spirited team bonding event in preparation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. The day-long event brought together over 150 athletes and officials in a celebration of unity, national pride, and team culture under the guidance of the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC). The event featured a range of activities designed to disseminate important Team PNG and Games information, strengthen relationships, reinforce shared values, and prepare Team PNG to represent…
The energy was electric at the Port Moresby edition of the Trukai Fun Run Auction held on Friday evening as the local business community rallied together in a powerful display of support for Team PNG. The event proved to be a resounding success, with an impressive 17, 200 Trukai Fun Run shirts being sold, collectively raising a significant K258, 000 for Team PNG. These highly anticipated auctions serve as a crucial fundraising prelude to the annual Trukai Fun Run, a much-loved national event. This year’s Fun Run carries the inspiring theme, ‘Running Through History,’ an emotional reflection on Papua New…
Kokopo based Growers Association Incorporation (GAI) has achieved a milestone, producing chickens locally and selling for affordable prices to the Kokopo communities. The project has been undergoing progress and is a few steps ahead in ensuring that East New Britain province is self-sufficient on food, and that is the consumption of chickens. The GAI poultry venture began with the support of the World Bank funded program through the PACD (Papua New Guinea Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification)-Cocoa project where they are one of the eighteen partnerships in the country assisted with funding to roll out poultry project as well as cocoa…