From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation [BFPNG] president David Peter has hit back at a storm of criticism over the naming of the men’s and women’s national teams, branding the claims of bias and unfairness as lies spread to stir trouble. The federation faced a wave of backlash on social media after announcing the squads for […]
Papua New Guineans will receive a pay rise in the new year, following the announcement of a new minimum wage rate by the Minimum Wage Board. From January 1, 2026, the national minimum wage will increase from K3.50 to K5.00 per hour, a boost of K1.50. The new rate will continue to rise by 25 […]
A rugby league tournament has kicked off at Nomad Station in the Middle Fly District as part of the continued Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The three-day event brings together seven teams from across Middle Fly, including Fly Panda, Strickland Roosters, Nomad Warriors, United Brothers, Debe Dragons, Mountain Eagles, and Lake Python. Teams […]
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary in New Ireland Province. Mr Gates reportedly flew into the province on Monday on board a PNG third-level airline, accompanied by a staff member and two friends. Insiders from the National Airports Corporation confirmed […]
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, NCD/Central Command, Benjamin Turi, has confirmed that two deaths were reported following the conclusion of Independence celebrations yesterday. He said one incident occurred in a Port Moresby settlement, while the other was reported this morning in Veifa, Kairuku, Central Province. In the Central case, police identified the suspect as George […]
Retired Major General Jerry Singirok, former commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, has voiced strong concerns over the proposed Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with Australia, warning it could undermine PNG’s sovereignty. The treaty, intended to establish joint defence arrangements and allow citizens of both countries to serve in each other’s defence forces, was […]
Going up against the best in the world in the World Athletics Championships, PNG’s sprint star in the men’s 200 metres, Timothy Tuna, did well, says Athletics PNG President Tony Green. Green said young Tuna didn’t run his best time, but he competed well against the best in the world in the 200m heats yesterday […]
The Papua New Guinea Lewas touched down midday yesterday at Jackson’s International Airport to a proud welcome after being crowned winners of the ICC Women’s East Asia-Pacific [EAP] Qualifier in Suva, Fiji. The PNG Lewas sealed their historic victory with a dominant nine-wicket win over Vanuatu in the grand final, booking their place at the […]
The traditional barter system, once central to life between coastal and inland communities, was revived in Aitape as a highlight of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Students from Aitape Junior High School, led by site leader Luke Satol, carried sago, bananas, and taro by boat to Ali Island, where they exchanged the produce […]
The inaugural Jiwaka Show, staged on Tuesday in Minj to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, has been hailed as one of the finest celebrations ever hosted in the province. The event brought together cultural groups from the Waghi Valley, Jimi, and Kambia, showcasing a colorful display of traditional and contemporary performances. The variety […]