A new School Mental Health Promotion Program aimed at promoting and prioritising the mental wellbeing of students across Papua New Guinea was officially launched at Butuka Academy in Port Moresby on Friday, 25 September 2026. The program is an initiative of the Directorate for Social Change and Mental Health Services (DSCMHS), in partnership with the…
For generations, Kikori has been more than a remote outpost. Its rivers and waterways once made it an important centre of trade, linking the Gulf lowlands with the Highlands. It was historically known for the production and trade of kina shells, with networks extending inland and connecting communities in the Highlands. Now, Kikori is entering…
The National Airports Corporation was among five State aviation agencies under the Ministry of Civil Aviation who officially farewelled out-going Minister Hon. Wake Goi and welcome aboard his successor, Hon. Douglas Tomuriesa last Friday. Goi was praised by the industry for his leadership in enabling stability during his tenure, instrumental in progressing development and positive…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has officially farewelled Mr. Wellington Timothy Warren, Project Director for the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP) in June 2026, following eight years of dedicated service. At a farewell luncheon hosted by the NAC, Acting Managing Director and CEO Mr. Dominic Kaumu, on behalf of the NAC Board and Management,…
Following the historic signing of the Pacific Rugby League Partnership in Brisbane on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable rugby league pathways that will strengthen participation, player development and high-performance systems across Papua New Guinea and the wider Pacific region. The landmark…
The opening of a new outpatient clinic, breast and cervical cancer clinic, modern operating theatre, and the launch of an Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) marks another major milestone for the Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (SHPHA). The K3 million project, funded by the National Government and Petroleum Resources Kutubu (PRK), will improve healthcare services…
Boram Airport in Wewak, East Sepik Province, will undergo a major upgrade beginning in early 2026. The announcement was made during the contract signing for the airportโs rehabilitation on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, by the Honourable Wake Goi, Minister for Civil Aviation in the MarapeโRosso Government. Minister Goi thanked the people of East Sepik for…
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has formally confirmed that the rehabilitation of Kagamuga (Mt Hagen) Airport will be fully funded by NAC marking a major milestone for aviation infrastructure in the Highlands region. NAC Chairman Mr Jacob Anga made the announcement in Port Moresby during a press conference held at the Gateway Hotel, where key…
๐ญ๐ถ๐น ๐ฐ๐ด๐ด๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฐ๐จ๐ป๐ฌ ๐น๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ๐จ๐บ๐ฌ| ๐ด๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐ฑ๐๐๐ 9, 2025 The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) issues this statement in direct response to recent Parliamentary remarks made by the Member for North Fly, concerning MRDCโs management of Western Provinceโs derived investments. While robust public discourse is vital, it must be underpinned by facts and not political rhetoric. MRDC…
The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) is uplifting education reach in the remote Kutubu-Bosavi region through its landmark investment in Waro High School, located approximately 41 kilometers from Moro Airport Established in 2019, the school serves the isolated communities of Waro, Bosavi, Fogomaiyu, and Faso, and currently enrolls around 100 students. With major infrastructure works…