News

The Department of Works and Highways has ventured into a partnership with the Rubber Industry Development Board to construct rubberized road systems following the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

Department of Works and Highways has undertaken a feasibility study for the Northern Corridor under the Connect PNG program.

Over K5-million worth of humanitarian assistance arrived this morning at Port Moresby Jackson’s Airport from Indonesia.

A former newspaper editor believes journalism trade in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island countries is in Crisis.

Papua New Guinea have suffered another loss to New Caledonia this morning, going down 1-2 in the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.

Administrative Services Minister Richard Masere is confident the National Census will be successful despite numerous challengers.                                                                                              

The Minister for Petroleum and Caretaker Minister for Energy, Jimmy Maladina, has
advised the Prime Minister that he will step aside from his office while a complaint filed
against him is heard in an Australian Court.

East Sepik Governor Alan Bird, who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender Based Violence has called on Prime Minister James Marape to decommission petroleum minister Jimmy Maladina pending the outcome of court a proceeding.

Illegal squatters residing on Portions 2156, 2157, and 2159 at Nine Mile, Bush Wara in Port Moresby were once again served with the seven-day notice yesterday to voluntarily vacate the land before the eviction exercise commences next week.

Information Communication Technology Minister Timothy Masiu is strongly opposing powerful western countries influence on Pacific media freedom.