-
Can’t buy me love? China’s aid the question of influence
The primary impetus for much of the contemporary focus on the relationship between Australia’s aid and its wider geopolitical goals has been the perceived increase in the use of various forms of development finance by China as a key part of Beijing’s own influence efforts, particularly those directed toward Australia’s Pacific Island Country neighbours. The…
-
KARARATA VILLAGE CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
By Mimi Pio, Popondetta The Balsa Tree Nursery Project in Kararata Village in Popondetta Open Electorate in Oro Province, have faced challenges and calls for government’s support. Launched earlier this year, the nursery has made significant progress, successfully nurturing over seedlings under close supervision. However, the project currently faces challenges due to material shortages, particularly…
-
MEDICAL APPEAL TO SUPPORT ONE’S BATTLE WITH CANCER
In the heart of Port Moresby city, a courageous man is fighting a battle many of us can only imagine. Mr. Jack Nambari, a 58-year-old elder from East Sepik residing at Murray Barracks, is confronting an exceedingly rare and aggressive form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. His story is one of resilience, faith, and…
-
KARARATA VILLAGE CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
By Mimi Pio, Popondetta The Balsa Tree Nursery Project in Kararata Village in Popondetta Open Electorate in Oro Province, have faced challenges and calls for government’s support. Launched earlier this year, the nursery has made significant progress, successfully nurturing over seedlings under close supervision. However, the project currently faces challenges due to material shortages, particularly…
-
MEDICAL APPEAL TO SUPPORT ONE’S BATTLE WITH CANCER
In the heart of Port Moresby city, a courageous man is fighting a battle many of us can only imagine. Mr. Jack Nambari, a 58-year-old elder from East Sepik residing at Murray Barracks, is confronting an exceedingly rare and aggressive form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma. His story is one of resilience, faith, and…
-
HIRI-KOIARI LAND NOT SAFE UNDER MARAPE GOVT| IDUHU
Hiri-Koiari MP, Keith Iduhu, has strongly criticized Prime Minister James Marape’s assurances that Hiri-Koiari land is safe, following revelations about the Caution Bay land deal facilitated by the government. Iduhu claims that Marape’s government has been at the center of questionable land transactions, including the controversial seizure of land in Caution Bay. “Hiri-Koiari land and…
-
INSPIRE CHANGE IN RURAL PNG THROUGH FILM
The National Cultural Commission (NCC) recently supported Jona Film Productions with a cheque of K10, 000. The crew recently produced the PNG Film ‘Ples Man’ which highlights the struggles of a youth seeking unemployment in the city and also offers realistic solutions to those problems. Present at the event was David Taim (Executive Manager for…
-
DEPUTY OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS PM MARAPE RESIGN
Deputy Opposition Leader, James Nomane, has called for the immediate resignation of Prime Minister James Marape, blaming him for the surge in violent crimes across Papua New Guinea. “Hundreds of innocent lives have been lost under his watch because he has not prioritized the Police,” Nomane said. He also criticized the government for failing to…
-
BSP FINANCIAL GROUP LIMITED EMPHASIS COMMITMENT
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has emphasised its commitment to champion the prosperity across the South Pacific region to improve financial accessibility at the Common CBF in Samoa. Speaking at the forum as the Anchor Partner, the Group chief executive officer Mark T. Robinson, talked about the importance of expanding access to financial services to…