From across Papua New Guinea
President Ishmael Toroama led a sombre Remembrance Day procession in Arawa Town early this morning joined by members of the Bougainville Executive Council and House of Representatives, government officials, Bougainville Police Service personnel, schoolchildren, Arawa Town Rangers and members of the public. Dressed in military camouflage, Toroama led the marched from Peace Park to the […]
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has made a serious call on Ramu Agri-Industries Limited to improve support to the local people or face closure. Upon his visit to the township recently, Pariwa said a formal letter outlining his government’s concern on the company’s lack of support to the local communities will follow forthwith. “There is need […]
The 21st Asia media summit at the Republic of Maldives was officially closed yesterday after an intense four days of discussions surrounded at the core of traditional media to digital eco system of technologies, where content is created and discriminated worldwide. Chief executive officer for the Asia Institute of Broadcasting Development, Ms. Philomena Gnanpragassm, in […]
Pacific Corporate Group of Companies yesterday renewed its gold sponsorship of the United Sinesine Yongomugl [USSY] Rugby League, contributing K50,000 to support the district’s growing rugby program. This is the second time Pacific Corporate Group of Companies has taken the gold sponsorship role since the league’s establishment in 2024. In the league’s inaugural year the […]
The PNG Nurses Association is calling on the Chief Executive Officer of the Port Moresby General Hospital to reconsider the termination of 39 nursing officers who have been on Short Term contract for the last three years. President Frederick Kebai said POM Gen has breached the General Orders by employing them for three years instead […]
A renewed focus on youth empowerment and district development featured prominently as Kundiawa‑Gembogl MP Mugua Dilu launched the second edition of ‘2026 MD Peace Cup’ at Kundiawa Dickson’s Oval yesterday. Dilu told players, officials and supporters that the past three years had been difficult while he dealt with court matters, but with his returned, he […]
Lieutenant Colonel Eka Sarufa from Gulf Province has been appointed the new Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s Engineering Battalion. A handover-takeover ceremony was held at Igam Barracks in Lae on Friday, marking the transition of leadership from the 19th Commander to the Battalion’s 20th Commander. Lt Col Sarufa said he was confident […]
The National Court has refused an application by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning John Rosso, seeking leave for judicial review against the Ombudsman Commission to halt an ongoing investigation against him. The ruling, delivered by Justice Paulus Dowa this morning confirms that constitutional investigative processes under the Leadership Code […]
Sydney Roosters utility and NSW Origin representative Connor Watson arrived in Port Moresby today [Sunday] as the PNG Chiefs looks set to potentially secure his signature. Following the Magic Round loss to North Queensland Cowboys last night in Brisbane, Watson was granted permission by the Roosters to fly up with his partner, Kiara, to meet […]
After a meeting held at the Hilton hotel in Port Moresby this afternoon, Governor of NCD Powes Parkop, announced that fuel supply will resume immediately across Port Moresby and nationwide Following this high-level meeting with major fuel importers ExxonMobil, Puma Energies, and Total Energies, alongside Prime Minister James Marape and Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey, they have […]