Schools told not to charge project fees
Dr. Uke KondraPapua New Guinea Education authorities have issued an 11th hour directive to all public schools NOT to charge project fees.The 2016 academic year starts today, with hundreds of thousands...
View ArticleNew Zealand Government Scholarships now open
The prestigious New Zealand Government Scholarships are now open for interested Papua New Guinea students to apply to study in New Zealand. The New Zealand High Commission in Port Moresby says the...
View ArticleRussian weapons exported to Fiji at its official request — Russian foreign...
“Reports about more ‘Russian traces’ spotted, this time, in the South Pacific have turned to be another failure of conspiracy theorists,” she said.MOSCOW, 01 FEBRUARY 2016 (RUSSIAN NEWS AGENCY)Russian...
View ArticlePolice Seize Marijuana from Juveniles
Boys as young as 15 years old have been charged and arrested for engaging in the illegal production and trade of marijuana, according to police in Port Moresby.15 to 17 year old males are the age group...
View ArticlePeace and stability: Vital componets to economical success
Peace and stability propels business growth and general prosperity says Yasuwa Kome, one of the leading tour operators in the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea.Kome is the principal owner of the...
View ArticleSouth Sydney Rabbitohs announce squad for 2016 Downer NRL Auckland Nines...
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their 18-man squad for the Downer NRL Auckland Ninesto be played at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand this weekend.John Sutton will captain the squad...
View Article8 Morata Rape Suspects Caught, 3 Still At Large
Police say they have apprehended 8 out of 11 alleged prime suspects behind the New Year’s Day pack rape of two teenaged girls and two elderly women at Morata in Port Moresby.Acting Police Station...
View ArticlePidu the dolphin makes waves
ExxonMobil PNG Limited (EMPNG), operator of the PNG LNG Project has provided K350, 000 to support three postgraduate PNG students.The scholarships aim to support the research work carried out to...
View ArticleNoel Zeming to captain PNG Hunters
PAPUA New Guinea Hunters leading points scorer Noel Zeming will captain Michael Marum’s side their only pre-season fixture against the Jamie Soward-led Penrith Panthers this weekend.Marum as well as...
View ArticleTraffic boss angry with officers seeking money from motorist
The ACP Traffic Division Jerry Frank expressed disappointment over certain police officers extorting money from motorists during roadblocks in Port Moresby.Mr Frank told this station that any police...
View ArticleCourt reinstates PNG Power Executive Director John Mangos
The National Court has today reinstated suspended Executive Director for PNG Power Limited, Mr John Mangos.Mr Mangos restraining order against PNG Power Limited was approved meaning that he will still...
View ArticlePorgera State-of-Emergency Operations successful
The National Government State-of-Emergency (SOE) call-out seeks to put in place an ‘exit plan’ by December2016, according to outgoing contingent commander Superintendent Joseph Poma.He said this move...
View ArticlePolye disputes K20 billion asset value of State Assets
PORT MORESBY: The Opposition has disputed a K20 billion in businesses and asset valueof the state-owned entities as claimed by the chairman of the Kumul Consolidated Holdings Paul Nerau.Opposition...
View ArticlePNG Sports and Tourism Minister Tkatchenko says Tonga has ample time to...
Papua New Guinea's Minister of Events, Sports and Tourism, Hon Justin Tkatchenko says Tonga has ample time to prepare for the 2019 hosting of the Pacific Games in Nuku'alofa.The PNG Minister made the...
View ArticleMore than 259 suspected cases of zika virus in Tonga
Tonga's Ministry of Health has confirmed two pregnant women have contracted the mosquito borne zika virus.Radio Tonga reports there is a possibility that their unborn babies can be affected by the...
View ArticlePacific trade report fills gap on trade statistics in the region
The European Union, the Pacific Community and the Fijian government launched the Pacific Islands Trade Report 2010-2014 in Suva Wednesday.The report was produced by the EU-funded Increasing...
View ArticleScholarships for Central students now open
Governor for Central Province Kila Haoda has again come to the aid of the Central Province parents and their children who are looking to continue tertiary education this year;Governor Haoda this week...
View ArticlePNG Swimming Champion Ryan Pini doing well in preparation for RIO Olympics
PNG's swim champ Ryan Pini having already gained 3 Olympic B Qualifying times in the 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke, will be competing in smaller competitions in the lead up to Rio...
View ArticleAir Niugini temporarily suspends flights to Popondetta
Link PNG has temporarily suspended all flights to Girua airport, Popondetta due to heavy rains and floods last night that caused damage to several bridges connecting Popondetta town and the...
View ArticleTonga declares Zika epidemic
Tonga has declared a Zika epidemic after confirming two people have contracted the mosquito-borne virus, with 265 suspected cases.Health Minister Saia Piukala said three New Zealand-based Tongans who...
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