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GOVERNMENT agencies, church partners and stakeholders came together recently to endorse a series of booklets that aim to explain government policies in simple terms. Supported through the PNGAus Partnership, these booklets are designed to help people in communities better understand health and education policies, what services they should expect, and how they can play a role in improving such policies, as well as their constitutional rights and responsibilities. Community m

A group shot at the Health Executive Leadership Development Programme (HELDP) graduation. Picture courtesy of UPNG Media. AUSTRALIA is working the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the next generation of Papua New Guinean health sector leaders. Fifteen senior health workers recently graduated after completing seven weeks of residential training in health executive leadership. This programme is part of the Australian Government supported Health Executive Leadership Devel

By JOE GURINA NEW police recruits attached to Bereina, Kairuku, in Central were cautioned to maintain policing code of ethics in discipline, integrity and professionalism while executing policing duties. Staff Officer of Provincial Police Commander Joseph Salle, Inspector Kingsley Lua stressed during the induction training of new police recruits at Bereina on Monday. " All you new recruits must maintain discipline at all levels while on police duty. Always carry out your poli

Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso joins Dame Jean Kekedo, Vice-Chancellor Dr Ora Renagi, Australian High Commissioner Ewen McDonald, and guests for the ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of the 100-bed female dormitory at Papua New Guinea University of Technology. THE Dame Jean Kekedo Residential Hall, a new 100-bed female student residence, was officially opened at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) in Lae last Monday, supporting more women to pu

The graduating cohort THIRTY-five Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) personnel successfully completed 8 weeks of intensive training in automotive and carpentry trades; strengthening technical capability within the PNGDF. Delivered under the PNG-Australia Partnership, through Pacific Australia Skills, this initiative is part of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) broader support to strengthen PNGDF capability. The training supports PNGDF personnel to develop skills that m

TEACHERS at Iobuna Kouba Primary School in Central are demonstrating strong, locally led approaches to improving early learning, with a recent visit highlighting the impact of their work in the classroom and across the school community. Education officials from the Central Provincial Division of Education, alongside representatives from the Australian High Commission visited the school to observe teaching and learning in action. At the centre of the visit were the school’s te

Picture Supplied Ward enrollment agents in Rigo Central Local Level Government were told to do an accurate update of 2027 election roll. Central Elections Manager, Vetari Iamo and assistance provincial for manager for Central Province, Mr Lister Gabi, issued the challenge today in Kwikila during the one day training. Doing the presentation at the training the two election bosses in the province highlighted the importance of the roll agents roles and responsibilities during th

Local community woman from Digne Gumine Chimbu Province dressed in traditional attire Papua New Guinea has secured approval for a major new biodiversity conservation project under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) managed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), marking a significant step toward strengthening community-led conservation and advancing the country’s national biodiversity commitments. The project title, “Empowering Indigenous Peoples

Some staff members leaving the boat after their sea trip in Port Moresby. THE Energy Utility Performance and Reliability Improvement Project (EUPRIP) under PNG Power Asset Development recently organised a boat cruise team-bonding session to enhance collaboration and communication among its team members and staff from PNG Power. Held on June 26 on the MV Bulolo, the event featured 16 staff from various units who enjoyed the cruise off the Port Moresby harbour. Project manager

Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Jelta Wong says El Niño significantly affects our marine resources, particularly the tuna industry and inland fish farming activities. Mr Wong said the phenomenon often leads to warmer ocean temperatures, which can alter tuna migration patterns, impacting local fisheries and export opportunities. “Additionally, it disrupts nutrient upwelling, affecting the overall marine ecosystem and potentially leading to reduced tuna catches th

FOR Papua New Guinea Defence Force Senior ammunition technician Officer, Captain Aquila Jack, returning home to East New Britain as part of Operation Render Safe has been both a professional duty and a personal mission. Born and raised in Vunamami near Kokopo, Captain Jack completed his PNGDF officer training at Igam Barracks in Lae and then further developed his skills through military training in Australia. Captain Jack is now helping address a long-standing danger in his h

Picture Supplied WARD enrollment agents in Kairuku, Central province were urged to correctly update the common roll. Assistant election manager for Central Kila Gabi threw down the challenge to roll agents from Kairuku district who attended a one day roll update training at Bereina on Monday, facilitated by the Electoral Commission office. Mr Gabi highlighted the importance of the roll agents' roles and responsibilities during the common roll update and actual polling in fu

PNG Women Among First Beneficiaries as Lae Funds Pilot Training Program/Photo supplied Two female university graduates are set to begin aviation training after a K500,000 contribution from the Lae City Authority strengthened the Manalos Aviation Cadet Pilot Training Program in PNG. The financial backing is expected to increase the number of trainee pilots entering the industry while helping a locally based aviation school expand its operations and train students more efficien

Bougainville’s elected leaders, comprising the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Bougainville Members of the National Parliament, have reaffirmed their unity, solidarity and collective commitment to a peaceful and lawful pathway towards Bougainville Independence following a leadership meeting held in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. The leaders said their deliberations were guided by the Bougainville Peace Agreement, Part XIV of the Constitution of Papua New Guin

Picture Supplied The Hula Seafood Fisheries Project officially commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony held in Hula village, Central Province, on June 20, 2026. Rigo MP Sir Ano Pala presided over the event, attended by various development partners and community members. The Hula community, like many coastal areas, primarily relies on fishing for their livelihoods. However, they have encountered significant obstacles over the years, including insufficient storage facilities t

ADF 2nd Cavalry Regiment members present children at Cheshire Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Port Moresby with balls and sporting equipment on a recent visit. SOLDIERS from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2 Cav Regt) have strengthened the enduring partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia through a recent visit to Cheshire Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Port Moresby, a local school supporting children with disabilities. During

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) work with PNGDF members to complete improvement works at the PNGDF Sergeants’ Mess at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby. AUSTRALIAN Defence Force (ADF) members from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), recently joined members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) in a building improvement project at the PNGDF Sergeants’ Mess at Murray Barracks. The joint activ

The dialogue in session in Suva, Fiji Papua New Guinea's Minister for Finance Thomas Opa has highlighted that the global fuel crisis - created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - has affected economic security across the Pacific region. Speaking at a Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue meeting in Suva, Fiji on June 16, Mr Opa said in PNG, those who reside on the country's most remote islands were particularly impacted. "Some have to travel a long distance from the mainla

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the National Government’s commitment to the people of Manus Province following the recent Titan Ridge volcanic eruptions, announcing an immediate K5 million disaster relief package to support affected communities. During his visit to Manus today, Prime Minister Marape met directly with residents impacted by the disaster and assured them that the Government would provide urgent assistance to help families recover. The relief funding w

A NEW partnership between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands is set to strengthen prosecution services in both countries through practical cooperation under a twinning programme. A senior delegation from the Office of the Public Prosecutor of Papua New Guinea (OPP PNG) visited Honiara to progress initial activities under this partnership with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of Solomon Islands. The partnership is based on a Memorandum of Understanding signe