From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is on the brink to become the 18th team in National Rugby League (NRL), according to reports that have surfaced from media in Australia. Former Channel 7 chief rugby league reporter Michelle Bishop revealed that NRL is preparing to announce a PNG side as the 18th team by next month. Since the […]
Prime Minister James Marape is adamant he has the full backing of his government regarding the proposed law to regulate gold mining in the country. “The government is not split on the need to process gold in Papua New Guinea just like other resources like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and petroleum,” Mr Marape said, following reports […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has raised K204, 080.98 from the first leg of the Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. A total of 50 teams registered in support of Team PNG national athletes who will be participating in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games next month. PNGOC […]
The President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Government, Ishmael Toroama, has arrived in the Northern Province with his delegation to hold a week-long consultation meeting with the Bougainville community. The aim of the meeting is to gather valuable perspectives and aspirations of the citizens towards formulating a new Bougainville constitution. Upon his arrival, President […]
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has concluded his visit to PNG and departed this morning. Mr. Peters was on a two-day visit to Port Moresby as part of his scheduled tour of the Pacific Island Countries. He was sent off by his PNG counterpart and officials at 9.30 am. Mr Peters and his […]
Schools in New Ireland Province have closed due to nonpayment of Government Tuition Fee Free Subsidy for term two. A total of 11 secondary schools and five TVET boarding schools are badly affected by the shortage of food rations. Despite the Government’s Tuition fee subsidy ready for term two, that has not reached schools, thus classes are suspended, until […]
Port Moresby Vipers held off a work-shy Kimbe Cutters outfit, 28-6 this afternoon at Santos National Football Stadium. The fast-starting Vipers managed strong composure in defense, restricting Cutters from scoring in second half. Despite the West New Britain provincial government sponsored side adding points first in the postponed Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Round 5 match through […]
Three business houses received nearly K1.5 million in national government financial assistance to rebuild and restock their businesses affected during the January 10lawlessness in the nation’s capital. The recent cheque presentation officiated by Government Chief Secretary, Ivan Pomaleu made the third batch of funding assistance committed by the national government. The three business houses that […]
The Papua New Volleyball Federation is urging passionate fans and followers of PNG Amoa to back the team earn an award in the prestigious SP Sports Awards. The PNG Amoa men’s volleyball team along with PNG Lakatois [Football] and the Barramundis [Cricket was announced as the three finalists, vying for the ‘Team of the Year’ […]
The Catholic Bishops Conference today launched the logo and official website, papalvisitpng.com for Pope Francis’s visit to PNG this September. The website launched will allow for attendees of the 19 archdioceses in the country including the Solomon Islands to register and confirm their attendance. Registration is now open with the launch of the website narrative. Chairperson […]