NCD Governor Powes Parkop has congratulated the newly elected Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly (MKA) Russel Simon Wavik following the successful conclusion of the MKA election’s counting at the Murray Barracks in Port Moresby. Governor Parkop also passed the same congratulatory message to all MKA Member-elect (councilors) and the two Women Members for MK East and MK West. The chairman-elect secured victory with 6,589 votes, earning him the position of Deputy Governor for NCD by default, in accordance with the city’s governance structure. Governor Parkop acknowledged the election as a critical moment in the continued journey of the Motu…
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Central Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Joseph Salle and his police officers are calling on two leaders of Koiari who led an illegal protest on Tuesday, 23rd July, to surrender to the police for investigation. PPC Salle and his team made this call after receiving a complaint from the clans of lower Koiari, which include the Behori, Omani, and Narime clans, stating that the protest was illegal because one of the alleged chairmen of the landowners is not recognized by the government. He said the complaint had been registered, and the police are now calling on the two leaders to…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robin Oge has officially presented the Clinical Services Plan of the New Provincial Specialist Hospital to the Governor for National Capital District Hon. Powes Parkop and the District Development Authorities of NCD. The proposed hospital is to be built at Tete in Port Moresby Northwest district. The clinical service plan covers all necessary clinical services and support services that will be provided at the new hospital. The hospital is readily accessible to patients and is informed by energy sustainable principles. Governor Powes Parkop has approved the Clinical Services Plan…
The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNG NRLC) has taken strong and decisive action against PRK Mendi Muruks and Bintangor Goroka Lahanis for their involvement in an all-in brawl that occurred in the Round 13 of Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match, in Lae, on Sunday. The PNGNRLC match review committee has charged 9 Players totalling 53 weeks in suspension from the match. Additionally, 3 officials from both clubs have been breached under the Code of Conduct and suspended for between 12 and 18 months for their involvement in the incident. Separately PRK Mendi Muruks and Bintangor Goroka Lahanis have…
The driver of a Kana Construction Company truck involved in a serious accident with a police vehicle at Barakau has surrendered to authorities, Central Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed. According to PPC Salle, the driver was brought in by Kana Construction management and is now in police custody. He will be interrogated and formally charged pending further investigation. The accident occurred on Saturday, July 14, around 2:00 PM along the Maggi Highway and involved a Kana Construction Company truck and a police vehicle. Five police officers, including the driver, sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment…
A call to action has been made by Fiji’s Media Editors regarding online abuse and cyberbullying faced by women in media — whether they are journalists, personalities, or working in the other fields. This comes due to the lack of effective enforcement under Fiji’s current Online Safety Act. Speaking at the Women in Media Inaugural Conference, Communications Fiji Limited’s News Director, Vijay Narayan says the organisation has lodged some complaints to the Online Safety Commission concerning abuse faced by women at CFL, but there has been no update. He says that even when the name of the abuser is provided,…
Top women journalists, media workers, civil society voices, and regional delegates will meet in Suva tomorrow for the inaugural Women in Media Conference 2025, to share their experiences and push for a more inclusive and supportive media industry in the Pacific. The two-day event is being held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, bringing together voices from across the Pacific to discuss key issues under the theme “Resilience in a Rapidly Evolving Media Landscape.” Co-founder of Women in Media and President of the Fijian Media Association, Rosi Doviverata says the conference reflects their mission to empower women in media — both…
The world and Catholics throughout the globe now have a new Pope. The Conclave voted in Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new head of the Catholic Church. Prevost takes the name Pope Leo XIV (14th). Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea’s Cardinal, Sir John Ribat, was one of the members of the Conclave that took part in the vote of the new Pope. Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter. He is the first American to fill the role of Pope, although he is considered as much a cardinal from Latin America because of the…
The Vatican has confirmed today that Pope Francis has passed away today Easter Monday at the age of 88 at his home at the Vatican. The Pontiff recently spent his final weeks in hospital with an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs. Pope Francis’ last appearance was at Saint Peter’s Square yesterday on Easter Sunday giving mass to the mass of catholic Faithfuls. The Pontif’s recent visit to Papua New Guinea was in 2024. Announcing the news today (21 April) camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Ferrell said: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home…
Prime Minister James Marape retains his seat with parliament voting for him with an overwhelming majority of 89 to 16, surviving yet another VONC by the Opposition. PM Marape, will now continue his term until 2027 now that he has the 18 months Grace period working for him after this unsuccessful VONC.