Projects

The signing ceremony was held on 27 of May 2026 at the Ministry’s office, Level 9, Monian Tower, Downtown Port Moresby. MoU will help expand cultural research and documentation of traditional knowledge, languages, history, arts, and cultural practices in Western Highlands Province. Through this partnership, we will continue to learn more about the cultures of Western Highlands Province while creating structure and direction for cultural development,” he said.

The new police accommodation in Kimininga Barracks, Mt Hagen, is a game-changer for the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) officers.

The facility features a 26-room male single quarter barracks with a capacity for 50 officers and an 8-room female single quarter barracks catering for 15 officers.

“Touching the untouched and skilling the unskilled population.”

Led by Wai Rapa, Governor of Western Highlands Province, under his vision of “Going Rural,” this initiative is focused on reaching our rural communities and creating real opportunities through skills development.

A powerful step forward—bringing education, empowerment, and hope closer to the people.

Shaping lives. Building futures.

The first 6km of road sealing from Yawer Junction to Kiripia Station in the Lower Kagul District of Tambul Nebilyer under Western Highlands Provincial Government "Going Rural Program" and, with the support National of Government "Connect PNG Program" has already started this week.

For many years, thousands of people living in the rural and remote parts of Western Highlands Province have dreamed of having access to electricity. Families have relied on bush lamps, kerosene lights, generators, and other costly alternatives to provide lighting in their homes. However, under the leadership of Western Highlands Governor Hon. Wai Rapa, that dream is gradually becoming a reality through the Provincial Government's ambitious Rural Electrification Program, which is a major component of the Going Rural Program.

The Gia Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project in Tambul Lower Kaguel, Western Highlands Province, is steadily progressing and continues to take shape as construction work advances on site.