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A voter in Rigo North Local Level Government has pledged to boycott the 2027 National General Election. Simon Sai said successive governments had neglected Rigo North in Mt Obree and Mt Brown since independence in 1975 to this day. Sai said there was total breakdown in their LLG and successive Rigo MPs and Governors of Central did not care about people living in that part of the country. He raised his concerns in an interview with PNBMEDIA yesterday. Sai, from Bigeborima in M

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DPM delegation with members of Dayforce during the signing of the Master Service Agreement in Sydney, Australia Port Moresby, 27 May 2026 – The Department of Personnel Management (DPM), on behalf of the State, has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Dayforce for the continued provision of software support, maintenance services, and strategic system partnership arrangements for the Government’s Ascender Pay Integrated HR/Payroll System (IHRPS). This long-awaited agree

By JOE GURINA THE Koiri Local Level Government Special Purpose Authority in Central has rolled out it church assistance program last weekend. Worth of K20,000 was given to four main line churches in the Koiari constituent and the Rigo Koiari proclamation areas. KLLGSPA chairman Paul Noel said the funds were derived from the K100, 000 set aside as tithes to assist churches in the area. " We ( KLLGSPA) receive Kmillion from the Department of National Planning annually. Through

Picture courtesy of Daniel Auri via Facebook Port Moresby,26th May,2026. Member for North East Electorate, Hon. John Kaupa MP, in partnership with NCD Governor Hon. Powes Parkop, has delivered a truckload of food rations to the evicted residents of Portion 528, Last Block, Eight Mile in Port Moresby. The assistance was provided to support families who were recently displaced following eviction actions carried out by a private developer while the matter remains before the cour

Concerns continue to be raised regarding the growing dominance of foreign-owned businesses and commercial land ownership within Papua New Guinea’s urban centers. During discussions surrounding national development and economic participation, questions were raised about the increasing number of businesses operated by foreign nationals across the country. Observers argue that a significant portion of commercial activities, particularly in major towns and cities, are now control

APPROVED FOR RELEASE A total of over K3.9 million has been disbursed by the Hiri Local Level Government Local Executive Council (LEC) and Assembly through the 2026 LLG Budget, allocated directly to ward councillor development funding. On Wednesday, May 20, Hiri President Hoada Rogea officially handed over cheques to 19 ward councillors during a special full Assembly sitting held at the Hiri LLG Chamber in Mirigeda, Central Province. The funding is sourced from LNG royalty rev

Friday 22 May 2026 --- Kavieng, New Ireland -- Meaningful progress is built through enduring partnerships, mutual respect and a shared vision for development. This was the comment made by the Minister for National Planning, Hon. Sir Ano Pala, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Fisheries College Waterfront Redevelopment Project in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, on Wednesday. Funded through the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) grant support for the Im

Minister for Justice and Attorney General Pila Niningi says State lawyers have been directed to examine the Ombudsman Commission’s further referral of Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to the National Executive Council before any government decision is made. Mr Niningi said he had yet to personally review the file and would not make further comments until legal advice is provided. “I personally have not seen the file yet and would not comment any further on it but I have directe

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – North East Member of Parliament, Hon. John Kaupa, has defended his ongoing settlement-to-suburb development projects following criticism from an aspiring candidate. Speaking on the issue, Mr. Kaupa said the initiative is aimed at transforming informal settlements into well-planned suburban communities where residents can enjoy better housing, improved services, and greater opportunities. “These projects are focused on giving our people proper

The Prime Minister Hon. James Marape must abandon his K1 billion fuel subsidy scheme and take prudent advice to apply a blanket removal of import duty, excise, and all applicable taxes on fuel imports. This is fiscally responsible, constitutionally sound, and an economically proven path to restoring affordable fuel for every Papua New Guinean. The Prime Minister's K1 billion facility is constitutionally irregular. Section 209 of the Constitution is unambiguous: no public mone

NCD Governor Powes Parkop has reassured residents and corporate stakeholders that there is no shortage of fuel in Port Moresby or across Papua New Guinea. Governor Parkop emphasized that, in close consultation with Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, he has received firm assurances that fuel supplies remain adequate and that temporary disruptions are being swiftly addressed. “There is no shortage of fuel. There might be a price issue, but it will be fixed today. These are the a

A five member Supreme Court bench has dismissed an application by Opposition Leader James Nomane seeking to recall Parliament to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape. The Supreme Court, sitting in Waigani today, ruled that the constitutional issues raised by Nomane had already been dealt with in earlier proceedings relating to Constitutional Amendment No. 48. The bench comprising justices David Cannings, George Manuhu, Derek Hartshorn, Joseph Y

Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Koney Samuel, today met with National Monitoring and Coordination Authority Chief Executive Officer, David Wereh, in a constructive discussion to strengthen collaboration. The meeting was an avenue for both leaders to clarify and address misunderstandings regarding the respective roles and responsibilities of their organizations, while reaffirming their commitment to improving governance and strengthening Papua

APPROVED FOR RELEASE. Central Province and the Cook Islands have formally renewed their historic friendship and cultural ties dating back more than 150 years through the signing of a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement at APEC Haus on May 12. The landmark agreement was signed between Central Province Governor Rufina Peter and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown following the signing of the inaugural Framework on Development Cooperation between Papua New Guinea and the

The Member for Rigo and Minister for National Planning and Monitoring, Sir Ano Pala, has moved to calm fears among Mamalo villagers over concerns they could miss out on benefits from the proposed Rigo Limestone Project in Central Province. Mr Pala clarified that the project is still in its early development phase and no mining activities have commenced, stressing that all affected communities, including Mamalo, will be consulted before any major decisions are made. The Rigo L

Opposition Leader and Member for Chuave, James Nomane while debating the PM Amendment Bill 2026, raised serious concerns over proposed amendments aimed at improving public service performance, warning the changes could make government systems more inefficient. Speaking during the March 25 parliamentary sitting, Nomane questioned the practicality of giving more authority to the Chief Secretary to oversee performance of senior public servants. He argued that managing at least 6