Minister for International Trade and Investment & Yangoru-Saussia Hon. Richard Maru, announced that 2025 will be the most exciting and a defining year for Yangoru-Saussia District in its history since Independence on September 16, 1975. Minister Maru made this announcement during the first Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) Board Meeting when they passed down a whopping budget of K13 million in the Department of Implementation and Rural Development (DSIP) and K41 million in the Development Budget, a total of K54 million budget for 2025. Maru emphasized the development of road, school and health infrastructures in the province as well as…
Author: Stellanie Steman AKOP (UPNG Journalism Student)
Two community schools in New Ireland and Milne Bay provinces have received a water tank and books through Kina Bank’s Strongim Komuniti Grants (SKG) program. The SKG program is a Kina Bank staff grant program where grants of up to K5, 000 are provided to staff to help them implement small-scale projects in their communities. Cape Cena Primary School in Namatanai, New Ireland province, received a new water tank, which will provide clean water for both the school and the community. Kina Bank Collections Manager, Otmin Sianot successfully delivered this project after his application to the SKG Program was selected.…
Another significant milestone announced by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) with the construction of the new two-lane road stretching from Waigani Pitpit street through Wildlife and Kennedy Estate up to Eight Mile and exiting at MacGregor Police Barracks. Right after the launch of the Hohola to Tokarara rehabilitation works last week, the NCDC wasted no time in its transformation of infrastructure development and service delivery to the people as the nation prepares to celebrate its 50 years anniversary of being an independent state. The new (3.3 km) road at the cost of K9 million is fully funded by NCDC…
The PNG Hunters, Papua New Guinea’s premier rugby league team, are thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with Struddys Apparel, an iconic Australian sportswear brand renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in athletic wear. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both organizations, bringing together shared values of excellence, resilience, and community engagement. The official apparel partner of the PNG Hunters, Struddys will provide world-class training and match-day gear for the team throughout the upcoming season. This partnership not only underscores Struddys’ dedication to supporting the growth of rugby league in the Pacific region but also…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore has announced a K1 million financial support for the Laloki Psychiatric hospital as a response to addressing the hospital’s critical needs in order to continue its operation this year. Minister Kapavore stressed that the funding must be used appropriately to support the psychiatric hospital. “Based on the report, we have less than K2, 600 in the account for the operational funds for the Laloki Hospital. I want to say thank you to the Secretary for the Department of Health in committing a K1million so that the operation in Laloki continues,” said Kapavore. Meanwhile, the hospital’s Drug…
Health Minister (MP) Elias Kapavore has appointed Doctor Ludwig Nanawar as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Laloki Psychiatric Hospital located in the Central province. Due to the absence of a hospital board, the appointment of the new acting CEO was made by Minister Kapavore in response to the ongoing challenges faced at the hospital. According to Minister Kapavore, the board will be placed as a matter of priority for the Laloki Mental Health Social Change Directory. But in the absence for now, the minister intervened in the matter to restore trust and confidence in the health…
The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony at Hohola Sports Oval, launching the rehabilitation of key roads linking Hohola and Tokarara suburbs in Port Moresby city. This initiative is part of NCD Governor, Powes Parkop’s broader commitment to modernizing infrastructure and enhancing connectivity across the city. The project value is over K20 million and will restore the functionality and safety of Kumarere Road (620m), Boragaino Road (1.1km), and Dikagari Road (1.5km). The road links that have deteriorated over time, will be rehabilitated under contracts awarded to Garrett Construction Limited, Goodwill Works Limited, and…
Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea (PNG) Mr. John Feakes reaffirmed Australia’s longstanding partnership with Western Province today by launching the 5-year Development Plan to support for a sustainable and inclusive development in the province. The partnership is guided by the PNG-Australia Western Province Strategy (2022-2030) signed in December 2022. Since its signing, Australia has supported numerous projects as improving water security in South Fly District, upgrade of the Bosset Health Center in Middle Fly, the Daru Port and progress major infrastructure projects, that is under the Strategy of PNG and Australia working together on shared priorities to support…
Trukai Industries announced the commencement of its fifth batch of the Smart Farmer Program (SFP) at the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) just outside Port Moresby city yesterday. SFP is facilitated through a private-public partnership with Trukai Industries Agricultural Department, The PNG University of Technology (PNGUoT) and PAU. It is a 20-week program that consists of 2 weeks on campus training and 18 weeks demonstration to shift off knowledge at the farmer’s own locality. The program provides theory and practical assessment, building a strong knowledge base for farmers to be fully capable of transitioning from dry land farming to irrigation farming.…
The Badili Muniogo Community in the Moresby South electorate of Port Moresby, met with the Foreign Affairs Minister and Member (MP) for Moresby South, Justin Tkatchenko this week to reconcile for the misunderstandings during the 2022 National General Elections. The community comprises of families from the various provinces, including the traditional landowners, the Motu Koitabuans, and from the Papuan and Highlands region. The community initiated and came together for the ceremony with pigs and food items as part of the reconciliation and pledged their support for their MP. Minister Tkatchenko emphasized in his message to the community that all citizens…