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First degree graduates from University of Goroka Sepik Campus

A total of 16 graduates are the first to graduate with Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Goroka’s Sepik Campus. Keynote speaker Koney Samuel, Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring challenged the graduating students, staff and parents to focus on agriculture as it is the most important sector in the […]

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Incentives will lure foreign investors to PNG: Maru

Papua New Guinea must provide better incentives to lure in foreign investors. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru said “you cannot bring in investors and build a country that’s less attractive, without incentives. You cannot because you are competing with the rest of the world for the same investment. “So when you talk […]

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Basketball Federation gives fair opportunity to rural talents to shine in championship

The much anticipated 2024 All-Stars Championship which ended on Sunday in Goroka, Eastern Highlands is one of the key events for Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea. A flair of entertainment and energy was on display at the YC Center and Baptist Church Oval since the start of tournament on Thursday. BFPNG president David Peter […]

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Tai set to continue world tour in Vegas with Wolves

Warrington Wolves center Rodrick Tai is hoping his end-of-season form with PNG Kumuls will see him make his way onto the plane to Las Vegas to experience a slice of history. Following last season’s stunning season opening at Allegiant Stadium, the NRL is returning to the USA in 2025 with Super League heavyweights Warrington and […]

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National Examination results are now available online

The thousands of grades 8, 10, and 12 students across the country can now be able to access their examination results online. This is after the 2024 examination results were launched by Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena yesterday in Port Moresby. Minister Dekena explained that students can access their results online through the ypngexamresults.com website, […]

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Fuel rationing may affect flights during this festive season

Fuel rationing may cause disruptions to air travel in the country particularly during the busy Christmas season. In a statement issued on Thursday, PNG Air warned the public about the potential impact of fuel rationing on its flights. The airline stated that fuel shortages in outlying regions are putting pressure on its operations, making it […]

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‘I dream of putting on the PNG jersey like Dad’: Bai aiming high.

Titans rookie Cooper Bai has revealed there was never any temptation to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the Storms as he embarks on his new NRL deal on the Gold Coast. Graduating from the Future Titans to a full-time train-and-trial deal in his first year out of school, the talented 18-year-old is the […]

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K34 million for STEM in 2025 Budget

The National Government, through its 2025 National Budget, has further invested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through a funding allocation of 34 million kina. Prime Minister James Marape says 20-million kina is to develop the six national schools of excellence across the country while an additional 10 million kina is allocated for STEM curriculum […]

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Police use over K80 million on hire cars

The Commission of Inquiry hearing into the Royal PNG Constabulary has heard that more than K80 million has been used on Police hired vehicles from 2019-2024. Finance Secretary Samuel Penias on Thursday revealed that about 20 hire car companies were engaged from 2019 to 2024 by the RPNGC throughout the country with Island Mobile Hire […]