News

Masiu congratulates Kologeto as deputy prime minister of Solomon Islands

PNG Minister for ICT Timothy Masiu has congratulated his Solomon Islands counterpart, Frederick Kologeto, on his recent appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands Government.

Read full story →

Former Kumul wanted by police in connection to alleged rape case

Police in the National Capital District [NCD] are searching for former PNG Kumuls rugby league player Garry Lo in connection with an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred over the weekend in Hohola, Port Moresby.

Read full story →

Campaigns underway for Kabwum by-election

Campaigns are now in full swing for candidates contesting the Kabwum District by-election, which will run for 80 days, ending on July 11.

Read full story →

PNG athletes shine at Philippine Open Championships with gold, bronze, and Personal Bests

Papua New Guinea’s national athletics team delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Philippine Open Championships, returning home with one gold, five bronze medals, and a string of personal bests across a variety of events.

Read full story →

Hekari dominate women’s O-League opener with a gritty 12-0 win over PanSa

Papua New Guinea’s football powerhouse, Hekari United Women’s FC, has kicked off their OFC Women’s Champions League 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion, delivering a commanding 12-0 victory over tournament debutants PanSa FC of American Samoa.

Read full story →

Madang police intensify operations to curb highway robberies and improve public safety

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) in Madang Province is ramping up its security efforts along the Madang–Ramu Highway in response to a spike in armed robberies and related criminal activities that have threatened the safety of travelers and local communities.

Read full story →

Seven unopposed ward councilor candidates announced in Morobe, including deputy governor Willie Simbisi

The Morobe Provincial Election Office has confirmed that seven candidates have been nominated unopposed in the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) elections and are expected to be officially declared as ward councilors upon the formal completion of polling and counting processes.

Read full story →

FM 100 talkback host suspension not linked to NBC

Chairman of the Board of the National Broadcasting Corporation Ian Tarutia says the NBC Board has nothing to do with the temporary suspension of FM 100 Talk Show host Culligan Tanda.

Read full story →

Masiu clarifies suspension

Minister for Information and Communication and Technology [ICT], Timothy Masiu, has refuted claims on social media that the suspension of FM100 employee Culligan Tanda involves him and the board of the National Broadcasting Corporation.

Read full story →

PNG-Indonesia business council to be launched, signaling new era in bilateral trade and investment

Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, has announced the upcoming launch of the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia Business Council, marking a significant shift in the bilateral relationship between the two neighboring nations.

Read full story →