News

A significant step towards economic empowerment took place yesterday in the Ambunti-Drekikir District with the launch of its new Credit Scheme in partnership with the National Development Bank [NDB].

Oil Palm small holder farmers in the Hoskins Project area have raised concerns about the way New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] is operating especially, in regards to the transportation of their crops to the company mills.

An emergency team from the Mendi Munihu District Development Authority [DDA] has gone to Mt Hengla between Shumbi and Kip villages in Southern Highlands Province, following a devastating landslide, to assess the full extent of the damage.

New members of the Papua New Guinea [PNG] Medical Board were sworn-in yesterday, following the term lapse of the previous board.

The new Austrian Ambassador, Elisabeth Koegler, has met with the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, this morning to express Austria’s keen interest in doing business with Papua New Guinea [PNG].

The National Court is expected to rule on Friday whether to dismiss the criminal case against Jacob Yafai or proceed to trial, following a no-case submission filed by his defense team on Wednesday morning.

Cricket PNG has achieved a major milestone with the confirmation that the national women’s team, the Lewas, has been granted Women’s One Day International [ODI] status for the 2025–2029 cycle, effective from May 12, 2025.

The Black Bass made history on Saturday, clinching their first-ever Isuzu Women’s T20 Smash title with a hard-fought seven-run victory over the Mudmen in a thrilling final at Amini Park.

Prime Minister James Marape launched the Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea’s (BFPNG) latest initiative — a new competition tailored for former and veteran basketball players.

The National Government is committed to completing the new Madang/ Baiyer Road soon.