The Moresby North- East District in the Nation’s Capital delivered the biggest number of shows to mark the 50th Independence Anniversary of Papua New Guinea. In Moresby North-East District alone, a total of 21 shows and events were hosted including Independence sports competition in all the wards in the district. The Independence Celebration program in the district started off on the 12th of September and wrapped up yesterday, Wednesday 17th September with the last show at Bushwara. Speaking during the report submission meet yesterday at Manuti, Member for Moresby North-East John Kaupa congratulated all the 21 Chairmen for organizing and…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
To mark an end to official visits, programs and celebrations for the 50th Independence Anniversary in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a flag lowering ceremony was conducted at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium at Konedobu in Port Moresby on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Fifty years ago, Sir Hubert Murray stadium was the venue the Australian flag was lowered and fifty years later the PNG flag was lowered, folded and handed over to the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward to mark the closing of the official golden celebrations and to also signify the start of a journey for another fifty years for…
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has put a firm stand against false and fraudulent claims lodged with the Department of Finance and Treasury. Effective immediately, the ABG will enforce strict compliance mechanisms, rigorous verification processes, and swift disciplinary or legal action against anyone who attempts to manipulate or undermine government accountability systems. Chief Secretary and Head of Bougainville Public Service Mr. Kearnneth Nanei, emphasized that these measures are essential to protect scarce public resources, uphold transparency and accountability, and restore public confidence in government financial management. “The government will not tolerate fraudulent claims or intimidation tactics that compromise accountability and…
Mr. Lucas Bierepi has made history as the first Member-elect for the newly created Kereaka Constituency in the west coast of North Bougainville. Mr. Bierepi was declared following the third exclusion of candidate Daniel Tokapip, which saw 458 votes distributed. At the conclusion of counting, Mr. Bierepi secured a total of 976 votes, surpassing the absolute majority of 804 votes. Runner-up Charles Kakapetai finished with 631 votes. This declaration confirms Mr. Bierepi’s election to the Fifth Bougainville House of Representatives as the first ever duly elected Member for Kereaka Constituency. Also still in North Bougainville, Ezekiel Masatt (Box 13) has…
With all counting for all constituencies winding down, Rau Constituency for Central Bougainville has made a declaration for Mr. Jason Baranangko. Mr. Baranangko has retained his seat after exceeding the absolute majority of 1,569 and polled a total of 1,794 votes ahead of his opponent in the 15 exclusions. Baranangko is the first candidate to be declared for Central Bougainville. In the meantime, South Bougainville has recorded its second declaration in the 2025 Bougainville General Election, with Justin Bonai officially declared as the new Member for Bolave Constituency. Mr. Bonai was declared at 2:50am (BST) yesterday morning following the third…
The Moresby North- East electorate held mini-independence shows within the various suburbs in the lead up to the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. From 6 Mile to 5 Mile, Erima, Wildlife, ATS, Farea, 8 Mile, 9 Mile, Bomana, Kinakon, and Laloki area, all were assigned different days to host celebrations from the 12th of September to today,16th September. Yesterday saw a number of celebrations with traditional sing-sing groups, creative dance, live bands, a greasy pole competition and more. In the Bush Wara Farea show, residents from Farea, Tri kona, Saiwara and Bush wara and the neighbouring communities all came together to participate…
Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump said on social media. “No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!” Utah…
All school vehicles are to be grounded in the school area during the Third Term Holidays from the 8th of September to the 19th of September, this is the advice from the Acting Simbu Provincial Education Advisor Mr. Kutna Bepwick. Mr. Bepwick in a circular released highlighted that with many events happenings around the province during this 50th pre- and post-independence celebrations there could be disorderly conducts too which will pose risks and danger on government vehicles and schools may become victims if school vehicles are attacked. Furthermore, school vehicles are intended only for school runs and not personal runs,…
Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commission (OBEC) has announced that polling for the 2025 Bougainville General Elections is complete, including polling for Bougainvilleans outside Bougainville (BOBs). Bougainville Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai reported that polling was generally peaceful and thanked voters, polling officials, security personnel, candidates and communities for their patience, discipline attitude and commitment throughout the process. OBEC further announced that counting will begin on 11th September at four counting centres, following materials return and intake. “The Presidential ballots will be counted at the Presidential Count Center in Buka, while the other seats will be counted at regional counting centers…
‘GENDER APPRECIATION’, is a storytelling documentary, about the roles of women and the importance of women in every community. The film was screened by PNG Tribal Foundation to over 40 women and girls, including school children, at the Salvation Army Church, Kaugere in Moresby South, last Friday 05th September 2025. Those who sat down to watch had a mixture of emotions, tears were shared, a sense of guilt and frustration was felt also. Many felt ashamed of their actions after watching the documentary and recalling the ordeal and experiences of how gender-based violence has been rooted in their homes and…