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Kings of the heat: Solomon Kings hand Auckland FC first defeat
Solomon Kings FC produced a tactical masterclass in the blistering Port Moresby heat on Saturday, dismantling league leaders Auckland FC 3-1 to shatter the New Zealanders' unbeaten streak.
Team PNG Basketball launches ‘Mission Glasgow’ after historic Commonwealth Games qualification
Preparations for Team PNG’s debut Commonwealth Games basketball appearance will begin immediately, according to Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea [BFPNG] President David Peter.
Over 50 Indonesian vessels sighted, local fishers harassed
Police in Daru have raised a high-level security alert following reports of more than 50 Indonesian fishing vessels operating illegally within Papua New Guinea waters, stretching from the South Fly District in Western into parts of Gulf province.
PNG’s first House of Assembly interpreter Susan Hilan Pora passes on at 83
Susan Hilan Schmidt Sikot Pora, a foundational figure in Papua New Guinea’s journey to independence and one of the first interpreters for the House of Assembly, has passed away. She was 83.
Dei by-election RO removed
The Returning Officer for the Dei Open By-Election in Western Highlands Province has been removed from his post following a refusal to comply with directives from the Electoral Commission.
Jomard passage strategic to PNG
The Jomard Passage in Milne Bay Province remains one of Papua New Guinea’s most important international shipping routes, linking the Solomon Sea and the Coral Sea and serving as a key shortcut for vessels traveling between Australia and North Asian markets.
Bela primary school reopens after 2 decades of closure
Bela Primary School in Karinz village, Southern Highlands, has resumed classes for the 2026 academic year after being closed for nearly 20 years.
Kafkaf declared unfit for habitation as toxic crisis spreads
A public health emergency has been declared in New Ireland Province after Kafkaf village was officially announced an Environmental Hazard and Contaminated Zone. Authorities have deemed the area "unfit for human habitation" following months of continuous marine deaths and a spike in local illnesses.
NMSA urged to promote maritime safety and responsible shipping
Transport Minister Miki Keaok says Papua New Guinea will be receiving more ships when the Papua LNG and other major projects in the pipeline commences operations.
Full NMSA board members sworn-in
The new board members for the National Maritime Safety Authority were sworn-in this week in Port Moresby.