From across Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Community Association in Honiara has, for the first time, hosted a pre-independence celebration ahead of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16. Association chairman Jorddy Tununto said the event would feature an “independence runway,” where children of mixed PNG and Solomon Islands heritage would dress in traditional costumes. Some […]
Preparations are underway for the hosting of the weeklong 54th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands. This year’s theme is “Iumi Tugeda: Act now for an integrated blue Pacific. With increased geopolitical pressure on the region, these annual meetings are vital for leaders to meet and discuss common issues of climate change, […]
The Santos National Football Stadium was alive with energy and anticipation as the SWG Valley Hunters and the Kramer Apec Brothers faced off in the 2025 Capital Rugby Union premier grade grand final. In a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Hunters emerged victorious 15-10, claiming their second consecutive […]
A youth from Inawi in the Mekeo Local Level Government Area, Kairuku District, Central Province, has died, and another sustained severe injuries following an armed hold-up at a Chinese-run supermarket in the area on Saturday night, 6 September 2025. An employee at the store is also reported to have been wounded during the incident. Bereina […]
South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has thrown its support behind Madang’s premier cultural event, announcing a K10,000 sponsorship for the Bogia Show, which runs from 14 to 16 September at Bogia Station. The contribution underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating Papua New Guinea’s diverse cultural heritage while strengthening community ties. SP Brewery representative […]
The Hela Provincial Health Authority has successfully concluded its Polio Supplementary Immunization Activity [SIA] campaign, achieving an outstanding 98% vaccination coverage across the province. Nearly 79,000 children aged 0 to 10 years received the life-saving vaccine during the two-week exercise, which ended on Friday. Rocky Wakinda, Coordinator of the SIA program under Hela PHA, said […]
Ponowi Primary School in the Ialibu-Pangia District came alive this week with vibrant cultural celebrations as students, teachers, and the surrounding community prepares for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16. The school grounds echoed with the beat of kundu drums, traditional songs, and children’s laughter as the community joined hands to honor […]
Final-year students from the Mendi School of Nursing have led a major civic initiative this week, conducting a town-wide cleanup and a critical public health campaign ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary and the PNG Games. The student-led effort began with a two-day cleanup initiative on Wednesday and Thursday. Under the leadership of […]
Western Highlands tertiary students studying at the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] were given a rare and historic opportunity to hear firsthand from the provincial government when the Chief Executive Officer of the Governor’s Office, John Bar Kupai, presented a comprehensive update on the state of the province. CEO Kupai represented the Governor of […]
Leaders and community members in Koroba, Hela Province, broke ground yesterday for two major infrastructure projects: a K65 million Level 4 District Hospital and a K5 million Community Development Center. Local MP and Coffee Minister William Bando dedicated the projects to his district as a special gift for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. He […]