From across Papua New Guinea
After delivering his best performance by far in the Olympics last year in Paris, male weightlifter Morea Baru’s name was listed again among the 36 finalists of the 2025 SP Sports Awards. Finishing fifth in the men’s 62kg weight category, just two places shy of winning an Olympic medal, the 35-year old is once again […]
To improve digital learning, PNG DataCo has partnered with Mt Hagen City Authority and Jiwaka Provincial Government to launch two School Digital Connectivity Programs in the respective provinces. Through public-private partnerships, these initiatives will connect 12 secondary and vocational schools to high-speed internet and provide essential digital tools to support teaching and learning. On Friday, […]
Jiwaka Province will now save a huge amount of money spent annually on vehicle registrations, driving licenses, insurance, and other related services, while also building its internal revenue. This is made possible through the establishment of the Motor Vehicle Insurance Limited [MVIL] office in Minj. The new MVIL office is established through partnerships between the […]
Cricket PNG is celebrating the recognition of two of its own in the prestigious 2025 SP Sports Awards, with rising star Gaba Frank and the national women’s team, the PNG Lewas, named among this year’s finalists. Gaba Frank, captain of the national U19 team, the Garamuts, has been shortlisted for the Junior Male Athlete of […]
The spirit of national pride and community support was on full display at the Port Moresby edition of the Trukai Fun Run Auction on Friday, as local businesses came together to raise K258,000 for Team PNG. A total of 17,200 Trukai Fun Run shirts were sold at the event, with proceeds going towards Team PNG’s […]
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] Recruitment Team is nearing the finishing line of the recruitment drive for the first batch of recruits to undergo police training. The constabulary in a statement said they are committed to improving the recruitment process and ensuring that all loopholes are tightened, and a fair selection is done, […]
Six key bridges currently under construction across Morobe Province are nearing completion and are expected to be officially opened by the end of this year, according to the Provincial Works Office. The bridges are located along the Markham Valley, specifically at 41 Mile, Erap, Maralumi, Zumim, and Yalu, as well as the Kamkumus (Bumbu) Bridge […]
A prominent law firm in the country is preparing to file a human rights lawsuit against the individuals involved in the assault of a mother and daughter in Madang province earlier this month. This upcoming case will be the second legal action taken against the perpetrators involved, as the Madang Police have also initiated criminal […]
The Hela Provincial Government launched three major projects at the cost of over K30 million in Tari, Hela province, yesterday. This includes a new police headquarter, district and national court houses. The launching of these projects coincided with the installation of Hela’s new resident judge, Andrew Kostopulos. Hela Governor Phillip Undialu said these projects will […]
Leaders from Central province visited the Goilala community in the Brown River area on Thursday this week to address their frustration over the killings at Waigani on Monday. Governor for Central Rufina Peter, Member for Hiri Koiari Keith Iduhu, and Minister for Energy and Member for Kairuku Peter Isoaimo were there to speak of the […]