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THE U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce that Beverly Hunney has successfully completed her Fulbright Foreign Student Program and returned to Papua New Guinea after earning a Masters of Public Health from the University of South Florida. Ms Hunney's achievement represents the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and Papua New Guinea, which continue to deepen through educational and professional exchange programmes. Her advanced training in pub

Australian High Commission Counsellor, Mr Craig Gillies and Western Highlands Provincial Administrator, Mr Joseph Mangbil at the official opening of the Pit Market. Fresh produce on display at the newly opened Baisu Gate Market. The new facilities, delivered through the PNG-Australia Partnership, provide improved spaces for vendors and customers, strengthening local trade and livelihoods. COMMUNITIES in Minimb and Baisu Gate in Western Highlands on June 8 celebrated the openi

PORT MORESBY, 9 June 2026 — Former Chief Secretary Ambassador Isaac Lupari has called for calm, patience and responsible leadership as Papua New Guinea continues discussions on Bougainville’s future political status. In a media statement released today, Ambassador Lupari said the Bougainville referendum result must be respected as a clear expression of the wishes of the people of Bougainville. However, he stressed that the referendum does not automatically grant independence

On June 5, Chinese Ambassador to PNG H.E Yang Xiaoguang attended the launching ceremony of the “The Guide to Life for Overseas Chinese in Papua New Guinea” and delivered remarks. More than 50 representatives from the Chinese communities in PNG participated in the event, including Mr. Lin Huanong, President of the China-PNG Friendship Association, Mr. Qi Zhihua, Vice Chairman of the China Enterprises Association in PNG, and Mr. Li Huadong, President of Meet PNG and Publishing

The National Court has ordered residents occupying land at Gerehu Tete in Port Moresby to vacate the area by July 24, 2026, paving the way for the construction of a proposed Grade Five public hospital. The land, identified as portions 3530 and 3521, has been allocated to the Health Department for the hospital project, which is expected to be implemented by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC). The court ruling followed a human rights case filed by a group of settle

5 June 2026 Kundiawa International Primary School (KIPS) hosted the golden jubilee celebration today as International Education Agency (IEA) schools marked 50 years of education service in Papua New Guinea under the theme “Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Education”. Air Niugini Captain Joe Bomai, a former KIPS student, drew the biggest cheers with his motivational address. He shared his journey from the KIPS classroom to the cockpit of Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreaml

PORT MORESBY – Health Minister Hon. Elias Kapavore has told Parliament that international media entering hospitals to photograph and record patients without consent is a violation of patients' rights and dignity. The Minister made the statement while responding to questions from Saki Hacky Soloma regarding conditions at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). Minister Kapavore referred to recent footage showing mothers lying in hospital corridors and stressed that images captur

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