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21/04/2026

The recent PNGDF recruitment controversy is about more than who got selected. It has exposed deeper concerns about trust, professionalism, and the need to keep politics away from one of the nation’s most important institutions.

A defence force is not like an ordinary public agency. It depends on discipline, standards, and public confidence. People must believe those chosen to protect the country are selected on merit, properly trained, and free from outside influence.

Even if every allegation is not proven, the controversy itself matters. In the military, perception is powerful. If people believe connections can matter more than qualifications, trust in the system begins to weaken.

And once trust is damaged, the consequences go beyond one recruitment intake. It can affect morale within the ranks, confidence among citizens, and respect for the institution itself.

The PNGDF has a proud history and an important role in national life. That is why recruitment must be transparent, credible, and beyond political interference. The strength of the force depends not only on weapons or numbers, but on integrity.
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21/04/2026

At the University of Goroka Model Farm, rabbits are being promoted not as novelty pets, but as a practical farming opportunity for Papua New Guinea.

Run by Heriso Gahekave and his team, the farm helps train future teachers in agriculture while demonstrating ideas communities can use in real life. It shows that small livestock can play a big role in food security and income generation.

Rabbits reproduce quickly, need little space, and can grow to harvest size fast with good management. For families with limited land or startup capital, they offer a realistic alternative to larger livestock.

The biggest challenge is perception. Many still see rabbits as cute pets. But beyond the fluff is an animal that can provide meat, breeding stock, and business opportunities.

Sometimes the best solutions are simple, practical, and already in front of us.

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21/04/2026

Retirement in Papua New Guinea is not just about reaching the end of work—it is about preparing for a new stage of life. With no universal state pension, personal planning matters more than ever.

Superannuation provides a foundation, but decisions made at retirement can shape the years that follow. Lump sum withdrawals, family obligations, business risks, health costs and housing security all need careful thought.

The best preparation starts early: understand your super, build savings, plan for healthcare, and think beyond income alone.

Retirement should not be a crisis. With planning, it can be a period of dignity, stability and independence.

For many Papua New Guineans in formal employment, retirement is often seen as a finishline—a moment to rest after decades of service. But in reality, it marks

21/04/2026

Twenty-five years after the Morauta reforms, their impact is still shaping Papua New Guinea’s financial institutions. CTSL is a strong example of how sound regulation, independent governance and professional standards can create long-term resilience.

What began as a system reset in 2000 laid the foundation for stronger oversight, accountability and better protection of members’ savings. CTSL’s journey has included setbacks, intervention and reform—but also recovery.
By 2025, the fund reported K899 million in net assets, K99 million in profit and a 12.5% return to members.

Strong institutions are not built overnight. They are built through rules, discipline and consistent leadership.

Two decades on, the impact of those decisions is still visible. CTSL is one of the clearestexamples of how those reforms translated into real institutional

02/12/2025

PNG’s 2026 National Budget has now been passed — the largest in our history — but the debate in Parliament revealed a rare moment of unity across political lines. Senior leaders warned that record spending won’t matter if services continue to decline. Health centres are shutting down, provinces aren’t receiving their full grants, and cash-flow failures are rolling into the next year through massive floating cheques. As Joseph Yopyyopi said, unrealistic figures risk damaging the “social contract” between government and the people. The message is clear: without structural fixes, a big budget won’t deliver big results.

The budget has been passed — the largest in Papua New Guinea’s history — but senior MPs from across the political divide have delivered an unusually blunt

02/12/2025

How online scams are affecting vulnerable Papua New Guineans.

Online scams are spreading today with the speed and behaviour of a social contagion. In many parts of Papua New Guinea, a single fake opportunity posted in a

02/12/2025

Are we keeping up?

PNG is now heavily dependent on digital infrastructure — from financial systems and government platforms to industry operations. But this dependency arrives

02/12/2025

How funding conditions contributed to the destruction of road maintenance systems.

When Papua New Guinea’s National Executive Council endorsed Decision 41/95 in the mid-1990s, the policy was promoted as a modern approach to infrastructure

04/09/2025

Tanam Adventist Primary School hosted its first-ever pre-independence celebration on Tuesday at Tanam in Lae, bringing together students from early childhood learning through grade 8 to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary.

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29/06/2025

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26/06/2025

The PNG government has just declared a National HIV Crisis because the numbers have risen alarmingly. We’re talking about a sharp increase in HIV cases since 2010, with roughly 30 new infections happening every single day in 2024, totaling about 11,000 new cases just last year alone. This is an alarming trend that demands immediate attention, hitting women, children, and young people particularly hard.

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