From across Papua New Guinea
Air Niugini will resume Fokker jet operations to Tokua Airport in East New Britain on Saturday after the completion of the airport runway repair works by the National Airports Corporation. Air Niugini in a statement says that the resumption of jet operations to Rabaul will see changes to Kavieng flight times and aircraft overnight in […]
The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has described PNG’s position in the fisheries sector over the past 50 years as a ‘coastal state’ not a ‘fishing state’. “We are yet to change our status to be recognized as a Fishing State. Coastal states have jurisdiction over the waters adjacent to their coastlines, […]
Two men have been arrested in Milne Bay, following the death of a French man near Bonabona Island, Suau, Alotau, on Friday 26th July. Police allege the French national was murdered on his yacht on 26th July, which was sunken with his body. Commissioner of Police David Manning says the two main suspects remain in […]
National women’s cricket team, Lewas departed Port Moresby today ahead of the planned Tri-Series against Scotland and Netherlands in Germany. Led by head coach David Drew and skipper Brenda Tau, the PNG Lewas are anticipating a challenging tournament against the two countries in the One Day International [OD]. “We’re playing 4 one day games against […]
Fear and confusion are growing amongst the locals in New Ireland, following sampling of the sea bed in May this year. An off shore tug supply ship, Coco, engaged by Deep Sea Finance Limited was reported to be in the province carrying out sampling of the seabed. Alliance of Solwara Warriors Coordinator and Spokesperson Jonathan […]
A team of doctors and clinicians saved a 33-year-old mother and her baby through a safe caesarean section (c/section) delivery at Tabubil Private Hospital in North Fly District, Western Province. Leah Binengim, from Drolemgan, Telefomin district in West Sepik was referred to Tabubil Private Hospital from Kiunga District Hospital with a high-risk condition of preeclampsia, […]
Agriculture is the largest employer in Papua New Guinea and accounts for approximately a third of the country’s gross domestic product. Bank South Pacific [BSP] Quarterly Pacific Economic and Market Plus Report described agriculture as the ‘engine room’ of the country’s economy due to its substantial role in driving growth and generating employment opportunities. BSP […]
Papua New Guinea swimming sensation Josh Tarere made a memorable Olympic Games debut, smashing his own record in the 100m freestyle with a new time of 53.58 seconds. Tarere finished first out of 10 swimmers in his heat and swam a new personal best from his previous record of 54.11 seconds clocked in during the […]
PNG Hunters are preparing for an important game against the Redcliff Dolphins this weekend following the embarrassing effort two weeks ago. Star halfback Jamie Mavoko has been ruled out due to ankle injury sustained from the disappointing 8-66 loss to Sunshine Coast Falcons in round 19. Despite the massive loss, Hunters coach Paul Aiton has […]
The opposition has succeeded in getting the Supreme Court to proceed with its reference hearing tomorrow Supreme Court dismissed Notice of Motion against Opposition’s Substantive Application as incompetent. A supreme court bench comprising five senior judges Justice Allen David, Justice Joseph Yagi, Justice Jacintha Murray, Lawrence Kangwia and Justic Hitelai Polume-Kiele ruled that the motion […]