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WORLD Vision Papua New Guinea has received a donation of equipment to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) service delivery across North Fly District in Western Province. Delivered through the PNG–Australia Partnership, the support will enhance access to essential TB services for communities along the northern parts of the Fly River and in other hard-to-reach areas, where distance and isolation continue to limit timely diagnosis and treatment. To address these barriers, the Australia

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

MORE than 500 people from Chimbu and the wider Highlands region are expected to receive sight-restoring cataract surgery through a major regional eye care outreach at Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa Provincial Hospital this month. The Fred Hollows Foundation PNG, in partnership with the Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA), has been delivering the Highlands region's largest eye care outreach of 2026 throughout June. As of Tuesday, the team had screened more than 1,86

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

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Bapa Bridge before works to install the Bailey Bridge, West Sepik. FOUR new bridges are helping communities across Papua New Guinea stay connected to schools, health centres, markets and essential services all year round. Delivered through the partnership between the Australian Government and PNG’s Department of Works and Highways, the new bridges are strengthening key transport links across Madang, New Ireland, West Sepik and West New Britain provinces. Mugil Bridge in Madan

Bougainvillean PALM workers in Australia LABOUR mobility is central to Australia and New Zealand’s commitment to build a stronger Pacific family. Through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) and New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) schemes, Bougainvilleans have the opportunity to travel to Australia and New Zealand for work, send money home to their families and learn new skills to strengthen Bougainville’s economic development. This also enables busines

People and Culture Fatima Hani Morgan presenting at the BCfW senior executive women's programme NAMBAWAN Super Limited (NSL) recently contributed to the professional development of women leaders in Papua New Guinea through its participation in the Papua New Guinea Business Coalition for Women (BCfW) Senior Executive Women's Programme. In a statement released on June 23, NSL general manager people and culture, Fatima Morgan, delivered a presentation to participants of the prog

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi), and its wholly owned subsidiary Misima Minerals Limited (MML), have completed the second round of community engagement meetings for the proposed Misima Gold Project. The meetings are part of Ok Tedi’s commitment to keeping the landowners, district government and stakeholders from the island informed of the project status and work plans going forward. The engagement sessions provided communities with updates on progress made since the initial

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

Group Photo of the Short Course in Sports participants with representatives from the Australian High Commission PNG. AS Papua New Guinea prepares for new opportunities in sport, including entry into the National Rugby League in 2028, 30 sport leaders from across the country have completed a new short course. This is to strengthen the leadership, governance and commercial skills needed to manage and grow the sector and unlock wider economic and community benefits. The Busine

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

Refurbishment of the existing terminal building is in progress. THE National Airports Corporation (NAC) advises the airline operators, business community and all stakeholders that Hoskins Airport Upgrade Project in West New Britain Province is 57 per cent complete and progressing for both the airside and landside works. The contractor has recently completed airside works on the planned MOWP Stages 1 to 7, awaiting approval to commence Stage 8. Due to new physical characterist

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 We are appealing to the National Government, the National Disaster Centre (NDC), the Provincial Authorities to urgently assess and respond to the severe frost conditions currently affecting communities in the Upper Highland Provinces. As the weather warning from the National Weather Service -"Super" El Niño. This climate event is predicted to trigger widespread droughts across the western Pacific, severe water shortages in coastal regions, and devastating fro

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