From across Papua New Guinea
Naomi Koge, a 23-year-old kindergarten teacher from Drageli village in South Fly District, was crowned the first Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province during a pageant at the Crows Nest Hotel in Daru, Saturday, 6th September. Seven contestants competed in the inaugural event, showcasing retro 1960s fashion, traditional attire representing their cultural heritage, and elegant […]
Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Honiara this afternoon for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Mr Marape joins 16 other Pacific leaders for the week-long meeting hosted by Solomon Islands under the theme “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific.” Leaders are expected to discuss pressing regional issues, including climate change, […]
Alotau MP Ricky Morris has paid tribute to Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, during a Father’s Day visit to Vila Viaq in Wewak, East Sepik Province. Morris was welcomed by the Somare family, Acting Provincial Administrator Alphonse Kami, and members of the Milne Bay community living in Wewak. […]
Prime Minister James Marape has departed the country for Solomon Islands to attend the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), which officially be opened this afternoon and will run until September 12. It is the first time Solomon Islands is hosting the regional gathering. Marape joined leaders from 15 member nations for the opening session, where […]
West Sepik Province has kicked off its Pre-Independence celebrations with a vibrant float parade showcasing the role of government departments, business houses, and community groups in Papua New Guinea’s development. The event, staged under the theme “Celebrating Unity and Diversity, Inspiring the Future,” marks the start of a week-long program leading up to the country’s […]
National Rugby League chief executive officer Andrew Abdo remains confident that Papua New Guinea will make its long-awaited entry into the competition in 2028, despite recent leadership upheavals and speculation about delays. The PNG franchise has already faced turbulence, with managing director Wapu Sonk stood down and interim CEO Andrew Hill departing to take charge […]
Leaders of the Small Island States [SIS] met in Honiara today as part of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum, stressing the need for action, unity, and stronger support for their most vulnerable communities. Outgoing SIS Chair and Federated States of Micronesia President Wesley Simina said the group must act now in order to survive. He […]
Madang residents have sent a powerful message of pride and unity by turning out in record numbers on Saturday to clean their town in preparation for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary. Nearly 20 groups from schools, businesses, non-government organisations, and communities joined Governor Ramsey Pariwa and Madang Provincial Administration staff in a […]
Madang Province is bracing for a major vacuum in law enforcement after 15 of its most senior police officers, with a combined 600 years of experience, received their official retirement notices last Friday. The group, which includes one woman, has each served the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] for more than four decades. Their […]
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] has pledged its support towards promoting Special Economic Zones [SEZ] and forestry-based industrial parks, saying the sector is ready to align with the government’s development vision. Managing Director of PNGFA, John Mosoro said the authority is committed to working with the Ministry of International Trade and Investment to […]