From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guineans will begin using the newly designed K50 note and 50 toea coin tomorrow, issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea to commemorate the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary. According to the Central Bank, two million K50 notes and 2.5 million 50t coins will enter circulation immediately. The new K50 note retains the […]
Member for Maprik, Libert Kapris, has delivered major support to health and education services in the district, while also leading reconciliation efforts to restore community harmony. During his visit last Friday, Kapris, through the Maprik District Development Authority [DDA], presented two fully equipped Land Cruiser ambulances to improve health care delivery in remote areas. The […]
As the PNG National Women’s cricket team prepares for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji starting September 7, 2025, much of the team’s competitive edge will come from the strength and conditioning expertise of Coach Anthea Murray. Working alongside head coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the players are physically prepared […]
Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority has achieved a 90% coverage in its ongoing Polio Outbreak Response Oral Polio Vaccine [nOPV2] campaign, vaccinating 99,656 children under 10 years out of a target population of 110,334. Andreas Pruu, Advocacy and Communication Manager for Jiwaka PHA, said the province had reached 88.3% coverage as of August 25, placing second […]
30 years after graduating, the 1995 pioneer students of Fatima Secondary School have returned to make a lasting impact by installing a full solar power system to provide uninterrupted electricity for the school. The initiative, funded entirely by the alumni group, cost nearly K30,000 and includes 32 solar panels generating over 3,000 volts. The system […]
Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis came close but fell short against Kuwait, losing by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground in St Martin during their ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign, on Monday. Batting first, PNG struggled to build a competitive total, being bowled out for 148 in 35.2 […]
Yokua Primary School in Watut Ward, Bulolo District, is marking its 50th anniversary with more than just a celebration but hosting a reconciliation ceremony aimed at healing old wounds and paving the way for a brighter future. The milestone coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary, making the occasion even more symbolic. The remote […]
The global media industry has transitioned from library-based research to Google searches, and now into Artificial Intelligence [AI], speakers revealed at the ongoing Climate Reporting and Leveraging AI Workshop at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Development [AIBD] office in Kaula Lumpur. During the workshop, journalists were encouraged to use AI tools to make their workflows more efficient […]
The National Government, through Prime Minister James Marape, has been called on to right the wrongs of the past through a “consultative, consensual mode of decision-making” for the Bougainville referendum and other related matters. This was the call by one of the minds behind the Constitution, senior statesman and former Bougainville President Dr John Momis, […]
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] Waste Management division has donated wheelie bins to support 50 days of nationwide waste awareness activities leading up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations. In a small but significant ceremony at Tarpot, Alu Building, NCDC Community Services Director James Ume and NCDC Waste Management Manager John Navara handed […]