From across Papua New Guinea
The Internal Revenue Commission yesterday farewelled Commissioner General Sam Koim, closing a tenure widely regarded by senior officials as one of the most demanding and transformative periods in the organisation’s history. In an emotional final meeting with Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners, IRC leaders described Koim’s leadership as a driving force that reshaped the institution’s […]
A new generation of leadership has emerged in Goroka after Ward Two Councilor Rapheal Obeso won a tightly contested mayoral race yesterday, securing the position by a narrow 3–2 vote over Ward One Councilor David Sari. The election, held at the Bird of Paradise Hotel, was crucial for Goroka Town as Obeso, one of the […]
Mendi Munihu MP and Vice Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Raphael Tonpi, issued strong challenge to school administrators, teachers, and parents to step up on their performance, stressing that the future prosperity of the district centers on a collective commitment to quality education. He emphasized the link between effective school performance and strong leadership, urging […]
The Catholic community of Moem Barracks and Moem Village gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Fr. Donius Ninnen, marking 25 years of dedicated priesthood and service to the people of Papua New Guinea. Fr. Ninnen, originally from Gasmata in Valanguo Parish, West New Britain Province, was ordained on December 8, 2001. He […]
Early childhood education is emerging as one of Papua New Guinea’s most critical tools for reversing the nation’s persistent literacy crisis, Australian Consulate Brenton Kanowski says. Kanowski delivered the message in Lae during St Steven’s first early childhood graduation ceremony, saying that early learning is essential to building the country’s thinking capacity from the ground […]
Preparations for the 2025 TFPNG National Touch Championship are gaining momentum, boosted by early corporate backing from Lae Biscuit Company. The company’s Managing Director, John Chow, presented cartons of Snax biscuits to officials of the Touch Football Federation of Papua New Guinea [TFPNG] at its Lae warehouse, support aimed at assisting teams that will travel […]
Djourne Fong has clinched the 2025 New Guinea Islands Snooker Open, defeating his brother Nathan in a thrilling final showdown. With defending champion Marcus Ng absent, the field of 32 players was wide open. The Fong brothers seized the moment, battling their way to the grand final. In the end, it was the seasoned Djourne […]
Grade 10 and Grade 12 students across Papua New Guinea can now instantly access their national examination results online, in a major shift towards digital education services, as La Salle Technical Secondary School emerged as the country’s top-performing government-run school. The Ministry of Education officially launched the 2025 national examination results in Port Moresby today, […]
PNG Air has increased its flights to Mendi as peace returns with the help of security forces in the Upper Highlands. The airline started flying to Mendi last year and now operates two scheduled flights each week, with a possible third flight soon. This increase is a good sign for rebuilding Southern Highlands and restoring […]
The Lae City Authority [LCA] under the Chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP, John Rosso, has yet again supported police operations in Lae with 18 new vehicles. Rosso handed over keys of the new police vehicles costing K250, 000 each, to the Assistant Commissioner of Police for Northern Command, Peter Guinness on behalf […]