From across Papua New Guinea
One of the longest and oldest running supermarket Chains in the Nation’s Capital, Stop and Shop, yesterday celebrated its 20 years of operation in the country. This small but significant event was witnessed by staff and the general public. Despite the many challenges it has faced over the years, including losing millions in the January […]
Athletes preparing for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau will have one final opportunity to test themselves this weekend at the Highlands Open Athletics Championships, hosted at the Papua New Guinea National Sports Institute [PNG NSI] in Goroka. The annual event, organized by Athletics PNG, will take place on June 7–8 and is expected […]
Major supermarket Stop N shop- a major supermarket in the NCD has introduced its relief initiative to assist local households. It is similar to the government’s Goods and Services Tax Zero rating policy which was implemented over the weekend. However, with the SNS initiative, it has prepackaged items consisting of certain essential household items captured […]
The National Capital District Metropolitan Police Command has expressed serious concern over a rising number of reported assaults and violence against women and girls in the city. Acting NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab said recent police reports highlight a troubling trend of women being sexually assaulted in various parts of Port Moresby. “These are serious […]
Police in the National Capital District have issued a stern warning to all motorists, including private vehicle owners, public motor vehicle [PMV] operators, and taxi drivers, to urgently comply with road safety rules or face heavy penalties under a new enforcement campaign. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab said too many defective and unroadworthy vehicles are […]
The Waigani National Court has scheduled July 4 as the date to hear the substantive review application filed by Madang MP Bryan Kramer, who is challenging his dismissal from office by a leadership tribunal. Justice Purdon Sully made the announcement in court on Tuesday, also issuing several new procedural orders to advance the case. One […]
The best way to measure the status of the Pacific Region’s economy is not by analyzing graphs or charts. Rather, it is found in the lives of the people. Economic indicators are found in how people live, how easily they move, how they connect, how well basic services are made available to them, etc. Secretariat […]
A Southern Highlands man who killed his wife after catching her in bed with his nephew is serving 11 years in jail from the National Court sitting at Walume. Rickson Epe Kua pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he used a wooden stick to strike his wife, Kialu Jonah, once on the back during a confrontation […]
The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala as part of his high level 8day mission to Papua New Guinea, has arrived in Alotau for a provincial field visit. CEO of the Milne Bay Health Authority Dr Perista Mamadi was on hand to receive them, they have a whole hospital, […]
The 2025 Santos Cup pre-season has officially kicked off with the inaugural Santos Cup Football Conference underway in Port Moresby, running from June 3 to 5. Bringing together coaches, referees, team managers, medical trainers, and physiotherapists, the three-day conference aims to build capacity and promote professionalism ahead of the women’s rugby league season. The Papua […]