PNG cricketers still positive after first loss
Radio New Zealand InternationalPapua New Guinea cricket coach, Peter Anderson, says the team won't be dwelling on their first loss at the World Cup qualifying tournament in New Zealand. The...
View ArticleCabinet approves issuance of K1.92 billion in inscribed stock
The National Executive Council has approved the issuance of up to K1.92 billion in inscribed stock in 2014.Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said Cabinet in a recent meeting agreed to advise the Governor...
View ArticlePM: Government owned businesses must help drive down costs
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says his government will require all government-owned businesses to set an example and help drive down cost of living pressures on families and cost pressures on the...
View ArticleCabinet approves proposed village courts amendment for introduction in...
Cabinet has recently approved the introduction of a proposed Village Courts amendment Bill in the next Parliament sitting this year.Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said Cabinet endorsed the introduction...
View ArticleApplications open for prestigious Australian study opportunities
The Australian High Commission today invited Papua New Guineans to apply for prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for study in 2015.The Australia Awards Scholarships provide PNG’s next generation...
View ArticleNew Zealand Business Mentors bringing expertise to local business owners
By DAVE CONNOver 100 business owners in Port Moresby and Lae are reaping the benefit of two mentor teams from New Zealand who visit on a regular basis. The programme started here in 2011 and has...
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PNG leapfrog into Super Six stage
ESPC CrickinfoPapua New Guinea opener Lega Siaka scored his second century of the tournament to ensure his side finished atop Group B courtesy of an eight-wicket thrashing of Namibia at Mount...
View ArticlePrime Minister: Landowners must be aware of the consequences of court action
Landowners in major resource project areas need to be fully aware of the possible consequences of court action they take with regard to the future operation, and viability, of major projects, Prime...
View ArticleWorld Cup qualifier: Scotland to play PNG today
BBC Scotland beat Namibia by 21 runs to move into second place in the Super Sixes at the ICC World Cup qualifying tournament in New Zealand. The Scots reached 279-9 and had their opponents on 59-2 when...
View ArticlePNGSDP registers international arbitration case against PNG govenment
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has registered PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd's request for international arbitration over the expropriation without...
View ArticleWorld Cup qualifying: Scotland beat PNG in Super Sixes
BBC Scotland have beaten Papua New Guinea by 52 runs in their latest World Cup qualifier in New Zealand yesterday. The Scots, who won the toss, elected to bat and Preston Mommsen top scored with 94....
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Counting for Kairuku-Hiri by-election begins on Feb 8
The Electoral Commission is now preparing to the start the counting process for the Kairuku-Hiri Open electorate by-election which is scheduled to commence on Saturday, Feb 8. Electoral Commissioner...
View ArticleAustralia seeks proposals for master plan for ANGAU Hospital redevelopment
Australia High CommissionAustralia and Papua New Guinea yesterday moved another step toward redeveloping the Lae ANGAU Memorial Hospital, issuing a request for expressions of interest in preparing the...
View ArticleCricket World Cup hopes out of PNG's control
Radio New Zealand InternationalPapua New Guinea are resigned to missing out on a place at next year's Cricket World Cup following another defeat in qualifying.The Barramundi's were bowled out for 236...
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Naru welcomes moves to make Lae economic and industrial hub of PNG
By MALUM NALUMorobe Governor Kelly Naru has welcomed moves by the national government to make Lae as the economic and industrial hub of Papua New Guinea, without forgetting the 80% of its people who...
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PNG earn respect at the World Cup qualifier
BRENDON EGANFairfax NZ News Papua New Guinea have been the feel good story of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament and the side's coach believes they will continue to surprise in the future....
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Manus stakeholders have their say on Lorengau market roof renovation
Australian High CommissionAustralia and the Manus Provincial Government are inviting key stakeholders in Manus to have their say about the renovation of the Lorengau main market roof.A market Vendor...
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Australian grant a boost for Manus women
Australian High CommissionA women’s group in Lorengau will hold sewing classes and create clothes and handicrafts for sale after receiving 20 electric sewing machines from Australia’s High Commissioner...
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Prominent lawyer Donigi dies of heart attack
By MALUM NALUProminent lawyer, author and former diplomat Peter Donigi died of a heart attack at Port Moresby General Hospital last Thursday morning.Donigi, 63, from Wale Lowan village along the West...
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Sylvester Pokajam steps down as PNG fisheries boss
From Mariannas Variety NewsMon 03 Feb 2014MAJURO, Marshall Islands— A long-serving Papua New Guinea fisheries chief who is expected to step down this week was recognised Wednesday for “transforming...
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