PNG DEPUTY PM DEPARTS FOR SPECIAL PIF LEADERS RETREAT IN RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
Deputy Prime Minister, Grand Chief Hon. Leo Dion, GCL, CMG, QPM, MP today led a delegation to attend the Special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat in Rarotonga, Cook Islands from 4-5 May 2014 on...
View ArticleIndonesian Army open fire on PNG Defence Force troops
Papua New Guinea Defence Force border partrol came under attack by the Indonesian army. The PNG Defence Force troops were patrolling the border when the Indonesian troops opened fire on them. There...
View ArticlePNG Chief secretary calls for evidence
People with allegations on corruption within the Government should come forward and give their evidence, says the Chief Secretary to Government Sir Manasupe Zurenuoc.He said a lot of progress has been...
View ArticleFacelift for downtown Port Moresby
Minister for Public Enterprises Ben Micah has announced a face-lift for down town Port Moresby in preparation for the 2018 Asia Pacific Economic Cooporation (APEC) meeting.Mr Micah announced this last...
View ArticleThird mobile phone company enters PNG market
A Dubai-based multinational firm, Awal Telecommunications Corporation Ltd has entered PNG market. The firm will provide mobile phone services in PNG. PNG Government awarded a mobile phone licence...
View ArticleSir Matiabe Yuwi passes on
A great political icon and a founding Father of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Sir Matiabe Yuwi passed away this morning. In possibly the last interview on public record of former Tari-Pori...
View ArticleSP PNG Hunters name squad to face Wynnum Manly Seagulls in round 11 Instrust Cup
The SP PNG Hunters have named their team for the Round 11 clash against Wynnum Manly Seagulls at Kalabond, Kokopo as they return after a well-deserved break following last week’s bye.Coach Michael...
View ArticleA NEW FREEWAY FOR PORT MORESBY LAUNCHED
Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill, rebuked all negative comments about himself and his government, saying they remain focused on taking PNG to the next level, in terms of infrastructure and human...
View ArticleSolomon Islanders living in Papua New Guinea to raise more funds
The Solomon Islands community in Port Moresby is organizing two major fundraising drives towards the ongoing recovery efforts in Solomon Islands following last month’s flash flooding which killed at...
View ArticlePolye expelled from Government benches
FORMER Cabinet minister and THE Party leader, Don Polye was expelled from Government benches and was allocated a sit in the Opposition bench in the Parliament. Mr Polye has protested the government...
View ArticleCourt throws out K3bn case
THE controversial K3 billion Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) loan court challenge taken out by sacked treasurer Don Polye has been dismissed by the National Court.The entire proceedings were dismissed...
View ArticleChina warns Vietnam
China has warned Vietnam to withdraw its ships from disputed waters after vessels from the two sides collided in a tense confrontation.Vietnam has accused China of massing 80 vessels, including navy...
View ArticleSP PNG Hunters upset Wynnum Manly Seagulls 32 - 22
The SP Papua New Guinea Hunters came out firing in the second half to cause the biggest upset this year in Intrust Super Cup. In the first half, the Seagulls were unstoppable and were first to score in...
View ArticleMP questions weakening Kina
Over the last six months, the buying power of the kina has gradually spiraled downwards as observed by the Member for Chuave, Wera Mori.In a recent visit to a remote area, the locals who also observed...
View ArticleDangers in use of Mobile phones in PNG
Cyber-crimes and crimes connected to the use of mobile phones, and other technical items are a threat to society. This was revealed by Madang Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent,...
View ArticleCatholic Priest brutally murdered in PNG
A local Catholic priest was killed as a result of payback killings between warring tribes in Kunimaipa valley in Goilala, Central province.The priest, identified as Father Garry Maria Inau, who hails...
View ArticlePato: We will choose which refugees to resettle in PNG
PNG Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Rimbink Pato says he will choose which refugees resettle in the country, according to an Australian media report.Pato’s statement contradicted Australia’s...
View Article18 Dead, 3 injured in China wall collapse
A wall collapse after heavy rain has killed 18 people and injured three at a recycling plant in China's east.The containment wall gave way due to an accumulation of water above it and collapsed onto...
View ArticleVirgin Australia ups Port Moresby service
VIRGIN Australia, previously Pacific Blue, has announced it will increase direct services between Port Moresby and Brisbane.This decision the company says is due to strong demand from the leisure and...
View ArticlePoyle denies giving party ultimatum
KANDEP MP and leader of the Triumph Heritage Empowerment (THE) party Don Polye says the report by The National about him giving an ultimatum to his party members to stand by him or move on was...
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