The Central Provincial Government is hosting of the Papua Governor’s Dialogue 2025: Shaping the Next 50 years, starting today in Port Moresby city. Central Province Governor Rufina Peter said in partnership with the Governors of the Papua Region, the 2025 Papua Governors’ Dialogue (PGD) is running for three days starting today Wednesday 26th and ending on the 28th of March. Under the theme “Papua Our Land, Our People, Our Future”, in Motu “Eda Bese, Eda Tano, Eda Vaira Maurina”, this significant gathering marks a milestone in Papua New Guinea’s history, aligning with the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary. “I’ve put my…
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PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports), which oversees 15 ports across Papua New Guinea, including the international terminals in Port Moresby and Lae, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Onga as Chief Commercial Officer, which will come into effect on April 1, 2025. In her new role, Onga will lead the Commercial Division, with key responsibilities including the commercialization of port assets, the development of the Lae Industrial Park, and stakeholder management. Bringing extensive experience across the maritime, logistics, and property development sectors, Onga is well-positioned to drive PNG Ports’ commercial strategy. PNG Ports CEO Neil Papenfus welcomed…
March 24th, every year is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness about this deadly infectious disease and accelerate global efforts to eliminate it, something which Papua New Guinea continues to work on especially with the high cases of the disease recorded each year. The Central Provincial Health Authority (CPHA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. James Amini is one of many health professionals on the eve of World TB Day, is calling for increased TB screenings to address the rising number of cases in the country. In 2024, PNG recorded over 45,000 new cases of TB, with young…
The Member of Parliament for Laigaip District and Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Law-and-Order Aimos Akem, has donated three fully equipped ambulance Troopers to the Enga Provincial Health Authority (PHA) and Catholic Health Services. The handover ceremony, held at Sangurap Catholic Church, underscores his commitment to improving healthcare and emergency response in the region. The ambulances, valued at over K1 million, were allocated to Laiagam District Hospital, Yango Health Center, and Kepelam Health Centre, which is managed by Catholic Health Services. The donation also included essential medical accessories to enhance emergency response services. Representatives from the Laigaip MP’s…
Prime Minister James Marape has voiced his frustration over baseless criticism directed at the Government, particularly regarding the disbursement of over K529 million to Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) across Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister stated that contrary to claims of inaction and lack of funding, his government’s track record in releasing allocated funds remains consistent and above expectations. Prime Minister Marape highlighted that out of the total budget allocation of K529,095,022 for PHAs in 2023, a substantial amount of K519,958,345 has been transferred to PHAs nationwide. He stressed that the Government has done its part to release the funds…
The East New Britain Provincial Administration has formalized a partnership with St Joseph Training Centre in Balanataman LLG, Rabaul, through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) aimed at enhancing life skills training for women, men, and youth in local communities. This agreement strengthens efforts to equip individuals with practical skills, fostering self-reliance and community development. The signing took place yesterday at the St Joseph Training Centre at Iawakaka ward, coinciding with the Center’s 20th graduation ceremony for its cooking and sewing class. Present during the signing was ENB Provincial Administrator Levi Mano, Community Development acting Advisor Peter Tutmulai, members of the…
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to finalizing the Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Porgera Mine and addressing landowner concerns. Responding to questions from Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas in Parliament recently, Prime Minister Marape commended the Governor’s leadership in navigating challenges such as lawlessness and tribal conflicts while maintaining a strong focus on development. The Prime Minister confirmed his visit to Enga Province on 31 March for the official opening of the Enga Provincial Hospital, now designated as a regional hospital with specialist facilities. He stated that discussions on the progress of the CDA process…
Australian charity PNG Angels has successfully completed its eighth neurosurgical mission at Port Moresby General Hospital, providing essential medical care and training from the 17 to 21 March 2025. During this mission, the volunteer medical team collaborated with local doctors to perform a range of complex neurosurgical procedures, including Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion (ACDF), craniotomy, laminectomy decompression, foraminotomy, and dura repair following a traumatic knife injury. These procedures not only delivered urgent medical care to patients but also served as hands-on training opportunities for hospital staff. As part of its commitment to strengthening healthcare in PNG, PNG Angels donated K568,000…
The Wardstrip Primary School in Port Moresby city was forced to suspend classes today following an altercation between a teacher and a student, which escalated into a confrontation involving the student’s parent and outsiders. According to Head Teacher Mr. Rotona Girana, the incident began yesterday when a Grade 8 student was reprimanded for tampering with the classroom switchboard. The teacher reportedly told the student that if he could not follow instructions, he might be transferred to another class. Following the exchange, the student left the classroom during lunch break and informed his parent about the situation. The parent, angered by…
Young members of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church took action on Global Youth Day 2025 on the 15th of March, stepping up to serve their communities with impactful acts of kindness. Under this year’s theme, “A Community Transformed,” SDA youth from Rainbow, Kanudi, and Waigani united for a life-saving initiative at Port Moresby General Hospital. Demonstrating their commitment to service, the youths donated a total of 59 bags of blood, a contribution that will provide critical support for patients in need. Sr. Julieth Ohuesaho, Nurse in Charge at the hospital’s blood bank, expressed her gratitude for their efforts. “We are…