From across Papua New Guinea
The International Basketball Federation [FIBA] team and consultants recently visited Port Moresby to work with the Basketball Federation of PNG [BFPNG] and its stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for basketball in PNG. BFPNG president David Peter reached out to stakeholders including FIBA for support in developing the plan. He said that having a good […]
The Papua New Guinea Kickboxing contingent to the World Kickboxing Championships in Spain returned after an unsuccessful trip. A team of 31 consisting of fighters and officials were denied visa approval by the government of Spain after failing to comply with visa processing requirements. A disappointed PNG KBF president Stanley Nandex said the team had […]
It was a marathon debate that started around 11 am and ended at 8:45 pm in the National Parliament during the Opposition Response to the 2025 National Budget on Wednesday, before the passage of the K28 Billion money plan. Shadow Treasurer James Nomane who presented the Opposition’s budget response highlighted among many things, a lack […]
The Opposition cautions that in 2025, inflation or the cost of goods and services will triple, and the exchange rate will continue its downward spiral. Shadow Treasurer James Nomane says this means the Government will pay 7 percent more to raise money for the 28-billion-kina budget. Nomane highlighted in his budget response that those in […]
Before the passage of the 2025 National Budget in Parliament on Wednesday night, the Members of the Opposition budget reply was unlike past years. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird was among the list from the alternative government who scrutinized the nation’s money plan for next year. “Let me commend the Treasurer [Ian Ling-Stuckey] for another […]
The Central Dabaris Moale 9s tournament is scheduled to be held in the new year from January 3rd to 5th in hopes of identifying potential prospects for its elite team. Dabaris franchise chief executive officer Hubert Warupi said the tournament is a hub of selection for the Digicel-ExxonMobil Cup franchise. “The Moale 9s tournament will […]
The Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority [DDA] has handed over a brand-new staff house to the Witipi Health Centre, bringing the total number of staff accommodations to three. This marks another milestone in improving healthcare services in district. Run by the Seventh-Day Adventist [SDA] Mission, the Witipi Health Centre serves 12 villages across the region, including […]
Jiwaka Provincial Member Simon Kaiwi questioned Prime Minister James Marape on its preparations for the 2027 national elections. “The Government must clarify to the people of PNG whether electronic voting will be implemented in 2027. “If we are transitioning to electronic voting, are we prepared for it, with only two years left?” Mr. Kaiwi asked […]
Papua New Guinea’s two-time Olympian John Ume is prepared to defend his title as prepares to make his third appearance in the 2024 Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited Boxing National Championship. Competing in the Light Welterweight (63.5kg) category Ume confirmed his participation to represent Central and said this year has been a roller coaster competing in […]
Southern Highlands Provincial Member William Powi is calling on politicians and bureaucrats to stop arming warlords and holding the nation’s progress and security at ransom. “Leaders and elites are actively purchasing guns and arming warlords. This perpetuates a national crisis. Let’s stop pretending we don’t know who is responsible,”Mr. Powi addressed Parliament recently. “You […]