From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea has experienced an alarming number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV cases since 2022. A report presented by the Acting Manager of Disease Control at the National Health Department, Dr. Peniel Boas, at the 2024 National Health Conference indicated that there are about 77-thousand HIV and AIDs prevalent cases in the country at […]
Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death for Papua New Guineans, according to recently revealed statistics from the National Department of Health. NDoH Chief Psychiatrist Dr. Monica Hagali told the 24th National Health Conference this week, that these are statistics from 2023 as per the National Hospital Discharge summary report. Dr. Hagali says, Tuberculosis or […]
The suspect involved in the attack on foreign tourists last month in Rabaul, East New Britain province surrendered to police this morning. Police confirmed that the family of the suspect had been in close contact with them which led to the suspect surrendering to police. Rabaul Police have confirmed the suspect, Solomon Wafi is wanted […]
The first-ever North Bougainville Coconut Festival burst into life yesterday at Kuskus Oval in Buka Town, drawing crowds eager to celebrate and learn about the region’s treasured coconut tree. National Member for North Bougainville, Francesca Semoso, spearheaded the festival alongside Regional Member for Bougainville and National Minister for Police and Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Jr., […]
Locally owned Civil Works and Engineering Company from Southern Highlands Province, Construct Oceanic Limited became the first local company to jump on board in sponsoring the inaugural edition of KCK Rigo Rice Cup in Port Moresby today. Company representative Wale Buddah Molumi was present to officiate the cheque presentation ceremony at the Rigo Rice Cup […]
Central Dabaris Rugby League franchise has been actively fostering junior rugby league development targeting primarily central province school-aged kids in its bid to one day have its elite teams in the Digicel ExxonMobil and Santos NWC Cup dominated by Central Province players. Over 100 players from its junior program will join the PNG NRL Bid […]
The Goroka Basketball League ended its grand final on a high note last Sunday at the YC Hall with Hawks Nokondi and Kinz, triumphing as the 2024 champions in the men’s and women’s divisions respectively. Nokondi took down EK Brothers in a close contest, 20-17 to lift the men’s A-grade trophy whilst Kinz defied all […]
The Simbu Provincial Government is fueling excitement this year by supporting the Governor’s Cup, drawing impressive crowds, and laying the groundwork for a potential 2025 bid for the CBL Simbu Warriors team. This grassroots initiative aims to scout and nurture young rugby league talent, offering a strong foundation for the Warriors if they secure their […]
To counter financial fraud, all Kina Bank customers will use Visa Debit Cards this month to spend their bank funds. The bank’s chief operating officer, Roppe Uyassi, said, “We want all of our customers to have Visa debit chip cards. We think it’s in the best interest of customers not to expose them to the […]
PNG Hunters have started their pre-season training with a wider squad selected from the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup and retained players from the 2024 roster, who are gearing up for a powerful comeback in the 2025 Host Plus Cup. Following a successful 2024 season which saw Hunters reach the preliminary finals, head coach Paul Aiton is […]