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APPROVED FOR RELEASE In what could mark the beginning of a new era for Central Province and Papua New Guinea's petroleum sector, the country's first ultra-deepwater exploration well is set to be drilled within the next two (2) months offshore between Central and Milne Bay provinces. Representatives from TotalEnergies unveiled the latest details of the landmark Mailu-1 project during the first consultative workshop with the Central Provincial Government on Wednesday June 3, 20

The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA), in partnership with WaterAid PNG, has officially signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the newly established Infection Prevention & Control – WASH Sub-Committee. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) systems in healthcare facilities, with a particular focus on maternal and newborn health. The sub-committee will bring together key healthcare providers,

PORT MORESBY, June 4, 2026 – The Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs (INA), Paul Baker, has called on authorities across Papua New Guinea to strengthen preparations for a potential El Nino event, warning that an extended dry season could have serious consequences for water supplies, agriculture, health services, and electricity generation. Mr. Baker stressed that early preparedness measures are critical to reducing the impact of drought conditions on commu

Parliament House, Port Moresby Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Morobe Governor Hon. Rainbo Paita has called on the National Government to review and increase the allowances paid to Ward Councillors across Papua New Guinea, proposing an increase from the current K300 to K1,000. Speaking during Questions Without Notice in Parliament, Governor Paita emphasized the vital role Ward Councillors and Ward Recorders play in communities throughout the country. He said these grassroots leaders

Smoke billows from the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on Wednesday Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, authorities said, as the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets into northern Israel. Lebanon's health ministry said the dead included two paramedics whose ambulance was hit in a strike in the southern Chehour area. A car was also struck just south of the capital Beirut. Meanwhile, Isra

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and economic partnerships with Europe during the 5th EU-PNG Business Forum in Port Moresby. Speaking at the opening plenary, Minister for National Planning Hon. Sir Ano Pala highlighted the Government’s vision to grow the economy to K200 billion and create one million jobs by 2030 through strategic investments, infrastructure development, value-added agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and priv

Picture supplied Port Moresby, June 2, 2026 – Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting foreign investment and strengthening economic ties with Europe, with Minister for National Planning Sir Ano Pala urging European investors to seize emerging opportunities across the country. Speaking at the opening of the 5th EU-PNG Business Forum in Port Moresby, Sir Ano said the Marape-Rosso Government remains committed to creating a stable, transparent, and business-f

Picture courtesy of MRDC Media MORO, Southern Highlands Province – A new chapter in Papua New Guinea's aviation and landowner investment history was marked today as PNG Air's newly acquired aircraft, Mangi Kutubu, completed its inaugural flight into Moro, paving the way for a new twice-weekly service set to commence in July. The modern ATR 42-600 aircraft was acquired by Petroleum Resources Kutubu (PRK) and will operate under a long-term lease agreement with PNG Air, represen

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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Justin Olam presenting supplies of medicine. CHUAVE, SIMBU PROVINCE – Papua New Guinea rugby league star Justin Olam, through the support of the Olam Foundation, has donated medical supplies valued at K30,000 to Monono Sub-Health Centre and Wangoi Health Centre in Elimbari Local Level Government, Chuave District. The donation brings much-needed relief to the two rural health facilities, which serve communities across East and West Elimbari. The medical supplies are expected t

Health and Hygiene issues prevail in Rigo's premier Secondary School Kwikila for years. Thank you to the Local Rigo Member Sir Ano Pala, coming to the rescue to install the bore water system but it didn't solve the issues of sanitation system at the school especially male and female students sewage and toilets. In an interview with school principal Mrs Pala Balun, she revealed male students are using nearby bushes and creeks to wash and toilet. Whilst female students are usin

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

Cricket PNG has recognised the contribution of volunteers across the country as part of National Volunteers Day, celebrating individuals helping to grow the game in communities nationwide. The Cricket PNG Game Development team on Friday, 22 May, paid tribute to all volunteer & Australia Volunteers International (AVI) Officer Mr Anthony Healy, who has spent the past 12 months supporting development programs, education initiatives and community engagement activities. “As a volu

First responders searched through the rubble of homes destroyed by the Israeli strikes in Mashghara Dozens of people have been killed in an intensive wave of Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to step up military action against Hezbollah. At least 31 people have been killed in the latest wave of attacks, including several children, Lebanon's health ministry said. The Israeli military said it hit more than

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

One of PNG's peacfull secondary school has been badly damage following a confrontation between students and drunkard youths yesterday afternoon. The Villagers flooded into the school campus and chased the student away, destroying school properties like computers, printers, Black Board, chairs, desks and a good amount of money were taken away from the school bursars office. Meanwhile, One Student is fighting his life in Maprik Hospital. This is a sad day for Maprik Secondary s