From across Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has launched an ambitious eight-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the nation’s sporting performance and institutional capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Unveiled during PNGOC’s Annual General Assembly on Sunday, the strategic document titled “2032 – Powered by Purpose!” sets out a comprehensive vision for the […]
The Papua New Guinea Lewas have been crowned champions of the inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational, following a dominant 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final round of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday. After six days of intense competition, the Lewas secured the title by topping the ladder with 10 points and […]
Former Managing Director of NiuSky Pacific Limited, Jordan Imal, has publicly addressed allegations surrounding the misappropriation of K2.48 million, asserting his willingness to cooperate with ongoing police investigations. The payments in question were reportedly made to 26 police officers and 13 individuals accused of impersonating police, in what has become a highly controversial scandal within […]
Prime Minister James Marape has urged Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to deepen their unity by drawing on shared cultural heritage and a common destiny, during his address at the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Suva. Highlighting the ancestral legacy of the Lapita civilisation, Prime Minister Marape said Melanesian nations—spanning Papua New Guinea, Solomon […]
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] has renewed its partnership with international verification firm SGS, in a strategic move to strengthen export monitoring and enhance revenue security from the country’s forestry sector. The renewed collaboration follows a high-level meeting in Brisbane on June 22 between PNGFA Managing Director John Mosoro and SGS Managing Director […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s strong commitment to a more united, inclusive, and modernised Pacific Islands Forum [PIF], urging regional leaders to embrace reform and solidarity in the face of mounting global challenges. Speaking during a high-level political Talanoa consultation with the Pacific Islands Forum Eminent Persons Group [EPG] in Suva, […]
Veteran Madang politician and founder of the People’s Labour Party [PLP], Peter Yama, has announced that this will be his final attempt to contest the Usino-Bundi seat. Speaking to a large crowd at a campaign rally in Ramu Sugar Township on Friday afternoon, Yama said he is contesting the upcoming by-election because the country is […]
Torrential rain has brought Alotau to a standstill today, with flash flooding and landslides prompting the closure of businesses, government offices, and parts of the Milne Bay provincial hospital. Shops in the town were forced to close due to flood damage and growing security concerns. Some retail outlets reported water inundation, while others remained shut […]
Hundreds of enthusiastic participants braved the rain to take part in the 25th Trukai Fun Run in Lae, turning the city streets yellow with energy and unity yesterday. The annual event, which began at 7am from Eriku Oval, followed a route through Lae Town and back. Despite the wet conditions, spirits remained high as families, […]
Alex Johnston has edged closer to rugby league immortality, scoring four tries in a stunning display that almost inspired a South Sydney Rabbitohs comeback in their 25-24 golden point loss to the Melbourne Storm. The veteran winger’s haul takes his career tally to 206 tries—just six shy of Ken Irvine’s all-time record of 212. It […]