From across Papua New Guinea
Residents of Port Moresby and citizens across the country have been urged to stop unfairly branding the Goilala people in a negative light. That’s the call from the Prime Minister. His office today issued a statement, wherein Prime Minister James Marape says he strongly rejects these ‘attempts to unfairly label or stereotype the people of […]
Support will be given to churches across Hela Province, with K7 million allocated for the construction of the Hela Council of Churches headquarters in Tari. “The different churches and denominations we have need a single command and control centre so that church work can be properly coordinated, flourish, and receive support where it is needed […]
Parents and community members of Huonville Primary School in Lae have agreed to contribute K350 per child this year to help rebuild classrooms damaged by a recent storm. The support fee will go towards constructing classrooms for grades currently using makeshift learning spaces. Head Teacher Dairi Baru confirmed on Tuesday that the school will resume […]
Frustrated police officers blocked the entrance to the Madang Provincial Treasury Office this afternoon, protesting weeks of unpaid allowances for the Special Christmas and New Year operation, code-named Sain Abe 3. The protest came nearly two months after Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa launched the operation on December 1, 2025. At the launch, Pariwa announced a […]
Opposition Leader James Nomane has issued a five-step ultimatum to the Government, demanding a ‘holistic approach’ to rescue Papua New Guinea from the Financial Action Task Force [FATF] grey-list. Nomane, speaking on behalf of the Opposition as a concerned party, said the state cannot resolve the international labeling on its own. He says the nation’s […]
Commuters traveling between Madang, Lae, and the Highlands can breathe a sigh of relief as the Department of Works and Highways confirms that the Ramu Highway is once again fully accessible. Following a period of severe weather that forced travelers into dangerous wet-crossings, Works Secretary Gibson Holemba confirmed that emergency repairs on three critical bridges […]
Minister for Correctional Service Joe Kuli has revealed that more than 100 prisoners were released last year under parole, release on licence, and the power of mercy, saying this initiative will continue. Kuli said the release initiative is part of a renewed focus by the Correctional Service [CS] to address long-standing challenges such as prison […]
Despite a flawless, undefeated run in the opening round of the OFC Pro League, ladder leaders Auckland FC have arrived in the capital with their guards up, braced for a fierce challenge from Papua New Guinea’s Hekari FC. The New Zealand side touched down in Port Moresby yesterday, carrying the momentum of three straight wins […]
The cocoa farmers of all the cocoa growing regions in Papua New Guinea are looking forward with renewed hope after the successful completion of the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo fundraising drive, which ended on a high note at the Lae International Hotel in Morobe Province. The fundraising journey began in Wewak […]
The Kafana Rugby League has successfully concluded its inter-district off-season competition, reinforcing its commitment to developing young talent and fostering positive mindsets within Eastern Highlands Province. Running from January 15th to the 26th at Kafana Village, the tournament served as a vital platform for young men and women in Goroka and the wider province. Since […]