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WPU launches nation’s first student Toastmasters club
Western Pacific University [WPU] has launched Papua New Guinea’s first student Toastmasters Club at its main campus in Ialibu, Southern Highlands.
Legendary musician urges artists to be original
The founder of Tumbuna Tracks, a music recording company in Madang, is encouraging aspiring musicians in the country to write their own songs instead of using Artificial Intelligence [AI] to recreate other musicians’ songs.
Local entrepreneur builds K1mil eco-tourism lodge
The opening of a new multi-million kina eco-tourism lodge in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, is set to boost nature-based tourism while empowering customary landowners.
Keep the peace to earn a resident judge, CJ tells West Sepik
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has challenged the people and leadership of West Sepik to maintain their exemplary record of law and order if they hope to secure a permanent resident judge in Vanimo.
New ICT minister Robert Naguri takes office with focus on employee welfare
Newly appointed Minister for Information and Communications Technology [ICT] and Member for Bogia, Robert Naguri, has assured staff across the sector that employee welfare will be his top priority.
Unitech says no new campus breach after weekend scare
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology says there was no new security breach during a weekend incident that caused fear among students.
Supreme Court officially opens circuit in Vanimo after nearly 50 years
In a landmark moment for West Sepik, the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea officially opened its circuit sittings in Vanimo on Monday, marking the first time in nearly 50 years that the country's highest court has sat in the province.
Poverty driving crime rise: Supt
Population growth and widespread economic hardship are the primary drivers behind the recent surge in criminal activities in Morobe’s capital, police say.
Rosso leads Unitech security response
Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso has stepped in to strengthen security at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology after an alleged armed break-in at the University Adventist Residential College [UARC] girls’ dormitory.
Crusade inspires hundreds in Wewak
More than 700 Christians from Wewak Urban and surrounding sub-districts gathered at the AOG Full Gospel Town Church in Wewak, East Sepik Province, for the Indoor Mega Crusade with renowned USA Evangelist Randy Jach from 25–27 July 2026.