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PM’s XIII a good platform to test the depth of Orchids: Norris

Incoming PNG Orchids coach Tahnee Norris says the Prime Minister’s XIII match will be used as a platform to strengthen their preparations for the upcoming Pacific Championships. PNG will face Australia and New Zealand in the cup tournament at the end of this month and Norris is treating the PMs XIII as an important game […]

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Hunters dominate PM’s XIII squad

PNG Hunters players have dominated the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII team for the upcoming clash against Australian PM’s XIII select side. 15 players from Paul Aiton’s group have earned a spot for representative duties after a vivid season in Hostplus Cup, where Hunters finished in preliminary finals. Queensland Rugby League player of the […]

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Chinese government delivers OB van to state broadcaster

The Chinese Government handover keys for the Outside Broadcast [OB] Van to the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] today. The OB van is equipped with cutting-edge broadcasting technology designed to significantly improve NBC’s capacity to cover live events, especially those that require on-the-ground and remote coverage. Its mobile capabilities will allow NBC to produce high-quality content […]

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54 STEM students to study in China

In an inspiring leap toward a brighter tomorrow, 54 of Papua New Guinea’s brightest young minds are about to embark on a life-changing journey to China. These remarkable students have excelled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics [STEM] during their Grade 12 year at the six national schools of excellence. They are from 6 schools […]

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PNG DataCo pays K6.2m dividend to KCH

PNG DataCo has presented 50 percent of its total net profit worth K12.3 million to Kumul Consolidated Holdings as dividend payment for 2023. The state-owned enterprise declared a net operating profit after tax of K12,337,582 after last year’s financial window, contributing a K6.168m dividend to the government through KCH. This was the third payment made […]

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More than 60,000 teachers in PNG celebrate World Teachers Day

Papua New Guinea has over 60,000 teachers from 3,400 Primary schools, 482 High Schools, and 225 Secondary and 6 National Schools of Excellence and vocational schools, as well as higher institutions. Today they celebrate a momentous occasion in their teaching career. The celebrations are happening in respective schools around the country with fun and entertainment […]

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Over 230 thousand students to sit for National Exams starting next week

A total of 230,276 students in grades 8, 10, and 12 from 4,113 schools around the country are expected to sit for the final examinations starting next week. These include 120,000 grade eight students from 3,400 Primary schools, 77,413 Grade 10 students from 482 High and Secondary Schools, and 32,863 Grade 12 students from 225 […]

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Local farmer relishes potential in Smart Farmer Program

A subsistent farmer in Rigo was full of praise for Trukai Industries’ program Smart Farmer, which aimed to enhance rural farmers’ knowledge of their local expertise. Jack Kalogo a village farmer from Kemabolo in Central Province was a participant of the Smart Farmer Program held in June at the Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby. […]

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Oge remains acting CEO NCD PHA

The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority acting Chief Executive Dr. Robin Oge, remains in this capacity. This after a post went viral alleging that suspended CEO, Dr. Steven Yennie resumed office following directions by recently appointed Health Minister Elias Kapavore. However, a letter by Minister Elias Kapavore to the NCDPHA board on 1st October […]

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Sir Jerry to take up office as Moderator in November

The former Governor General of New Zealand Sir Jerry Mateparae has been appointee as moderator in resolving the outstanding issues on Bougainville’s future. The announcement was jointly made by Prime Minister James Marape and President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government Ishmael Toroama in Port Moresby today Both Marape and President Toroama expressed confidence in Sir […]