From across Papua New Guinea
Bougainville president, Ishmael Toroama, looks set for return for a second term, with the 2025 Bougainville General Elections starting to wind down. However, five other candidates contesting alongside Toroama, have challenged the progressive results to date, alleging vote rigging and corruption of the counting process. Ishmael Toroama has registered himself as the most popular candidate […]
Kipamanu club pulled off a major upset on Saturday, toppling reigning Tauruba Rugby League champions Lamana Eels 11-8 to secure a place in the grand final against Moragini. The underdogs, who had carried little expectation throughout the finals series, produced a spirited and skillful performance that left the Tauruba crowd in celebration. Captain Timothy Kalo […]
Labour and Employment Minister and Rai Coast MP, Kessy Sawang, has described the late Morobe Governor Luther Wenge as one of Papua New Guinea’s most fearless and principled leaders, whose passing is a great loss to the nation. Sawang said Wenge stood out as both a legal mind and a politician, making significant contributions to […]
In an exciting display of sportsmanship and skill, Fly Panda emerged victorious in the Maso Cup rugby 13s tournament. The final match, held at Nomad Station-District headquarters of Middle Fly District in Western Province recently saw Fly Panda defeating Mountain Eagles with a score of 16-6. The four days tournament brought together teams from various […]
In a momentous and emotional ceremony, the remote Boazi tribe of Aiambak-Wangwanga village initiated Middle Fly MP Maso Hewabi as the Chief of Middle Fly District. The initiation, held during the independence celebrations at Nomad Station, shows the tribe’s respect and great admiration for the young leader. As the kundu drums beat and the tribe […]
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Junior has dismissed social media criticisms surrounding his attire during a recent visit to the Correctional Services [CS] Buimo facility, stating that he was unaware an official parade was scheduled at the time. The controversy arose following online posts claiming the MP breached protocol by not adhering to a formal dress […]
Markham District marked Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with the unveiling of a commemorative memory stone by Deputy Speaker of Parliament and local MP, Konnie Iguan, in a ceremony held at Mutzing Station on September 16. The stone, installed at the District Oval, symbolizes the country’s Golden Jubilee and was unveiled during the district’s […]
The Bulolo District Development Authority has delivered K400,000 worth of critical medical supplies to four health facilities across the district, reinforcing its commitment to healthcare as a top priority. The medical assistance was officially handed over during Independence Week celebrations last Friday by Bulolo DDA chief executive officer Joe Paru, on behalf of the Member […]
A concerned group is calling on the government to defer the Local Level Government [LLG] elections scheduled for September 27, 2025, warning that the timing could disrupt national examinations for students across Papua New Guinea. Grade 8, 10s, and 12 students are due to sit their exams starting October 6, just days after polling, raising […]
After a vibrant 50th Independence Day celebration in Wau town, the Wau Waria MP, Marsh Narewec and his District Administrator, John Orebut visited Garaina Station next day, September 17th, with the promise of fulfilling development. Garaina is a historic colonial station that’s been left unattended to, since Papua New Guinea’s Independence in 1975, and has […]