MARAPE UNVEILS K1 BILLION FUEL RELIEF PACKAGE
Thursday, April 9, 2026 Prime Minister James Marape has announced a K1 billion fuel stabilisation package and the creation of a Cabinet committee to shield Papua New Guinea from soaring…
PM SAYS RAILWAY PROJECT APPROVED
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced that a railway project has been approved. Through a public private partnership approach, the Department of Works and Highways will implement this under Connect…
DPLGA – CPA MOU TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY
In an effort to strengthen accountability of public funds, the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Certified Practicing Accountants…
ACTING ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER WARNS, CLAN VOTING IS ILLEGAL
Acting Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi responds to questions from the audience about clan voting at the annual Provincial Administrators Conference, Port Moresby. IN THIS STORY
ROAD CONNECTIVITY TO BOLSTER LOCAL ECONOMY
The Prime Minister and delegates officiate at the Sepik highway groundbreaking ceremony in Angoram, East Sepik Province. Marked by traditional dancing and singing, this life-line initiative is described by leaders…
PM MARAPE OPENS 35 NEW DOUBLE LANE BRIDGES ON HIGHLANDS HIGHWAY, REINFORCES INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH
Monday 9th March, 2026 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape yesterday officially opened 35 newly constructed permanent bridges along the Highlands Highway, describing the country’s most important transport corridor as the…
Governor Bird calls on Govt to Prioritize Road Maintenance, Works Minister Explains Diesel Levy, Spotlights Road Maintenance Budget at Launch of K1.2 Billion Road Project in East Sepik
Monday 9th March, 2026 East Sepik saw the launch of the K1.2 billion ConnectPNG road upgrade project on Thursday March 5, at Maprik, with Works and Highways Minister Hon. Peter…
PM Marape Launch K382.5 Million ConnectPNG Passam Junction to Angoram Road Construction Project
Angoram, East Sepik – Friday, March 6, 2026 Papua New Guinea’s major infrastructure initiative, the ConnectPNG Program, progressed to Angoram, east Sepik with the launch of the design and construction…
ConnectPNG Program Brings K1.2 Billion Road Upgrade to East Sepik
MAPRIK, March 5 Papua New Guinea’s high-impact national infrastructure initiative coordinated by the Department of Works and Highways, the ConnectPNG Program reaches East Sepik, with the launch of the K1.2…
“2026 Must Be a Year of Performance Reset for Works” – Minister Tsiamalili Calls for Innovation and Accountability at DoWH Budget Review in Lae
Lae, Morobe – February 17, 2026 The Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) commenced its 2025 Final Quarter Budget Review in Lae on Tuesday 17th February, with a focus on…