PNG Bulletin

07/06/2026

Minister Billy Joseph Pushes for Nipa-Kutubu Electorate Split, Urges Provincial Assembly Endorsement

Minister for Emergency Services and Member for Nipa-Kutubu, Billy Joseph, has called on the Southern Highlands Provincial Assembly to formally endorse the proposed division of the Nipa-Kutubu electorate, describing it as necessary for improved service delivery and governance.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/minister-billy-joseph-pushes-for-nipa-kutubu-electorate-split-urges-provincial-assembly-endorsement/

07/06/2026

Prime Minister Marape Orders Immediate Assessment Of Undersea Volcanic Activity In Manus Waters, Urges Communities To Remain Alert

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed relevant government agencies to urgently assess the undersea volcanic activity occurring in waters around Manus Province amid growing concerns over its impact on communities, marine traffic, and public safety.

Prime Minister Marape said he had instructed officials to immediately obtain a full report on the situation and begin preparations for a government response.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/prime-minister-marape-orders-immediate-assessment-of-undersea-volcanic-activity-in-manus-waters-urges-communities-to-remain-alert/

07/06/2026

National Court upholds Nipa Kutubu LLG reforms, rejects bid to halt administrative restructure

The National Court has refused leave for judicial review in a case challenging major Local Level Government (LLG) and ward boundary reforms in the Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province, effectively clearing the way for the restructuring to proceed.

The proceedings, Damien Tegi v. William T. Powi & Ors (O.S. (JR) No. 20 of 2026), sought to contest the legality of a National Executive Council (NEC) decision that abolished the former Nipa Basin Rural LLG and established three new LLGs in its place.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/national-court-upholds-nipa-kutubu-llg-reforms-rejects-bid-to-halt-administrative-restructure/

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Parliamentary Ratification of the Bougainville Referendum

07/06/2026

NIPA, PNG Urban Design Strategy

Place Analysis- Prepared for Nipa Kutubu District Development Authority

06/06/2026

Students defy limited resources to deliver impressive mini science fair

Despite having no science laboratory and limited access to learning resources, Grade 7 students at the Philip Aravure Primay School in Gerehu Stage 3, Port Moresby, successfully staged an impressive mini science and social fair, showcasing innovative projects on climate change and environmental sustainability.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/students-defy-limited-resources-to-deliver-impressive-mini-science-fair/

05/06/2026

International coaching great Tony Smith to attend PNGRFL Amazing Round

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) is pleased to announce that internationally renowned rugby league coach Tony Smith will be in Papua New Guinea to attend the upcoming Amazing Round, adding further prestige to one of the competition's premier showcase events.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/international-coaching-great-tony-smith-to-attend-pngrfl-amazing-round/

05/06/2026

Govt launches K2.5bil redevelopments of International Airport

By GINNAH MINI

The Papua New Guinea Government, in partnership with the National Airport Corporation (NAC), has launched the K2.5 billion redevelopment of Port Moresby International Airport (PMIA).

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/govt-launches-k2-5bil-redevelopments-of-international-airport/

05/06/2026

Court declares Nipa Hospital land State property; Minister calls for land reform

The National Court has ruled that the land on which the Nipa District Hospital stands in Southern Highlands Province is State land, bringing an end to a long-running ownership dispute and prompting renewed calls for stronger land administration reforms across Papua New Guinea.

In a decision delivered on June 2, Justice Derek Wood ruled in favour of the Nipa Kutubu District Development Authority and its Chief Executive Officer Camilus Ombalo, confirming that Portion 64, Milinch Barena, Fourmil of Kutubu is alienated State land and not customary land as claimed by members of the Sowal Pore clan.

Click on the link to read the full article: https://thepngbulletin.com/news/court-declares-nipa-hospital-land-state-property-minister-calls-for-land-reform/