Basamuk slurry spill: Scientists complete investigation
A group of international scientists who were in Madang Province to conduct an independent study into a case of environmental contamination in Basamuk Bay, has...
Author : Martha Louis
Yama on Basamuk spill: No environmental committee
Madang Governor, Peter Yama, says there are no set up of an environmental committee compromising of representatives from Conservation Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), Mineral Resources...
Fish Ban sees Villages Facing Food Shortage, Demand for Investigations
It is a natural practice in many Papua New Guinean coastal villages to depend upon the sea and its resources for survival, and in Madang...
Islanders Call for Assistance as Fish Ban in Madang Affects Daily Life
Kranget Islanders in Madang Province depend mostly on the sale of fish to put food on the table daily for their families. However, following a...
Farmer on Karkar Island Calls on KIK to Reconsider Decision
A copra farmer on Karkar Island wants the Kokonas Indastri Koporasen (KIK) to reconsider its decision on terminating an interim license of a third copra...
Beon Scale Down
Madang’s Beon Correctional Facility has scaled down its operations last month due to transport problems. Beon Jail Commander Inspector, Andrew Polis, says they are now...
Local Business Closed due to ‘Copycat’ Retailers
Copyright laws in Papua New Guinea need to be seen to be implemented to protect local entrepreneurs from copycats. Owner of Jade business in Madang,...
School Not Receiving Mining Benefits
Deputy Head Teacher of Enequai Primary school in Kurumbukari area in Usino Bundi where the Ramu Nickle Mine is says they are yet to receive...
Landowners Oppose Mine Closure
Landowners representing the four impact areas of the Ramu Nickle Mine are opposing the Madang provincial Government stance on shutting down the mining operations. Spokesperson...
Madang Growing SMEs: Call for Authorities to Provide Proper Market Avenues
The demand for locally sown ‘meri-blouses’ in Madang Province is growing with more women engaging in this thriving business. An Entrepreneur in Madang, Delvin Namor,...