The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has raised serious concerns regarding an unauthorized landing of New Zealand C-130 aircraft in Buka on Thursday 04th September 2025, describing it as a breach of the Bougainville Peace Agreement. Attorney General Ezekiel Masatt said the incident occurred without prior consultation or authorization from the ABG, as it was required under the Agreement. He said that this principle of consultation and cooperation is fundamental to maintaining peace and stability in Bougainville. The Attorney General further noted that the timing of the incident was particularly sensitive. “At a time when Bougainville is holding elections, and shortly…
Author: Kerebi DAVID
The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) commends the people of Bougainville for their turnout yesterday during the polling, which was a proud reflection of Bougainville’s commitment to democracy. Polling was conducted peacefully across Bougainville on Friday 5th September, following polling in Atolls Constituency on Thursday, 4 September 2025. Early reports indicated that voter turnout was good, with large numbers of Bougainvilleans coming out to cast their votes. OBEC acknowledges that some voters faced long waits, particularly in polling places serving Bougainvilleans in Bougainville but away from their constituencies, such as in Buka, and that others were disappointed as…
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, this week reaffirmed Bougainville’s unwavering commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law in his bilateral meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recently during their meet here in Port Moresby during the United Nations Secretary-General 3days official visit. In his address, President Toroama called on the United Nations and the international community to recognize and uphold the democratic choice of the Bougainville people, who voted overwhelmingly – 97.7 percent – for independence in the 2019 Referendum. “Mr. Secretary General, I would like to assure you that Bougainville…
During the recent visit of United Nations Secretary General, His Excellency António Guterres to Papua New Guinea this week, The United Nations Secretary-General has reaffirmed UN’s support to both parties of the Bougainville Peace Agreement between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville. The United Nations Secretary-General thanked the leadership of the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government, for the opportunity to discuss the Bougainville peace process during his visit to Papua New Guinea. The Secretary-General informed the leaders that the United Nations is proud to walk this journey with both Papua New Guinea government and the Autonomous…
Air Niugini is proud to announce that Captains Joachim Ortlauf, Captain Paul Lohia and First Officer (FO) Alipate Vasutoga, have all successfully completed their Airbus A220 type rating training at the world-class Airbus facility in Mirabel, Canada. Their achievement brings the total number of A220-qualified Air Niugini pilots to seven, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization journey. Two additional groups are currently going through their training in Montreal and are expected to conclude their trainings by the end of September. With six more courses planned for the remainder of the year, Air Niugini anticipates having 25 fully…
The much-anticipated Central City Project within the Central Province will soon take shape following an approval of K27million funding allocation for the Central City development. The long-awaited dream of giving Central Province its own identity took a major step forward with the first drawdown of K10, 000 from the Central Provincial Central City Trust Fund under the leadership of Central Provincial Member Rufina Peter, marking the beginning of the much-anticipated Central City project. “For so long, Central has not had a face, and I want to leave a legacy where Central has a face,” said proud Walis Imbal, Provincial Financial…
Police in Port Moresby city have busted an illegal operation of manufacturing rugby league merchandise after conducting an investigation over the weekend on Sunday 31st August. The investigation was conducted by the National Fraud and Anti Corruption Directorate (NFACD), following a tip off after it was discovered that certain shops at Erima were selling fake merchandise to customers During the raid police confiscated large quantities of fake Mendi Muruks Rugby League Club merchandise which were illegally produced and sold for profit. During the raid, five (5) Chinese nationals and two (2) Myanmar nationals were apprehended and taken to the NAFCD…
The 11th Edition of the Standard Treatment for Common Illnesses of Children of Papua New Guinea was launched recently in the country, a cornerstone of child healthcare guidance since the country’s independence in 1975. During the launching, representatives from the Australian High Commission were delighted to join the Pediatric Society of Papua New Guinea (PSPNG) to launch the 11th edition of The Standard Treatment for Common Illnesses of Children in Papua New Guinea. Published every five years, the book is authored by pediatricians and medical specialists with deep, first-hand knowledge of Papua New Guinea’s health landscape. It provides practical, evidence-based…
Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Choules has arrived in Port Moresby over the weekend on Saturday 30th August 2025, with Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel ready to assist the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) as they prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Independence. The ADF support Operation codenamed “WANTAIM”, commemorates the strong defence relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia. Choules will remain in Port Moresby until mid-September, providing accommodation and real-life support for pacific partners from Fiji, New Zealand, Tonga and Vanuatu who are taking part in PNGDF Week and PNG 50th celebrations. Choules will be participating…
Four successful finalists from Season 12 of Vocal Fusion Competition have been awarded leadership certificates today by the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, a program facilitated by the PNG Tribal Foundation at The Cosmopolitan in Port Moresby. The contestants who are Judith Vanegmond (the only female among the top contestants), Michael Mikis, Race Kora, and Anthony Hau’ofa, were four remaining in the competition out from the 21 contestants who joined and have successfully completed the leadership training as certified table facilitators. They expressed enthusiasm and a strong commitment to begin leading table sessions in their homes, communities, and peer groups, with the…