From across Papua New Guinea
A long-neglected ring road in Central Province is finally receiving a major facelift, with long-overdue rehabilitation works now underway. Central provincial government has intervened after decades of neglect, with a funding of K500,000 to upgrade the Sirinumu ring road in Hiri Koiari district. For almost 40 years, the road was left to deteriorate, cutting off […]
Police in Madang dedicated their 2026 operations to God this week with a dedication mass at the Holy Spirit Catholic Cathedral. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim said the mass was a change from the traditional parade that marks the commencement of police operations every year. The special dedication mass was attended by all sectional […]
The Oceania Football Confederation [OFC] has confirmed that Melbourne will serve as the battleground for the third round of the OFC Pro League, with 15 matches scheduled across two venues starting later this month. The competition, running from February 21 to March 4, will utilize the state-of-the-art Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University […]
Papua New Guinea remains among the most perceived corrupt countries in the world, according to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index [CPI] released this afternoon. The report, published by Transparency International PNG [TIPNG], reveals that PNG scored just 26 out of 100, a significant four-point drop from its 2024 score of 31. The CPI measures perceived […]
A senior education officer in Madang Province has called on responsible authorities to prioritize education in its development plans. Headmaster of Holy Spirit Primary School Francis Arigini, said there is a need for more high schools to be built to cater for the annual increases in the number of students continuing onto grade nine. Arigini, […]
The People’s Progress Party [PPP] has secured a major victory in New Ireland as candidate Byron Chan was officially declared the Provincial Member-elect today. Chan clinched the seat following the eighth exclusion of National Alliance candidate Joshua Takin Soi. The final distribution of votes pushed Chan well past the finish line, ending the race with […]
The Milne Bay Provincial Government [MBPG] Division of Community Development has officially moved into the digital age with the launch of a new online data system, ending years of manual record-keeping. The cloud-based database, launched last week, is designed to streamline case management, store client information, and manage record systems securely online. The initiative was […]
The educational landscape of the Huon Gulf District reached a significant height this week with the official commissioning of Bubia Lutheran Junior High School. The elevation, which aligns with the National Government’s 1-6-6 Education Reform Policy, marks the end of a long journey for the institution. While the school has been working intensively towards this […]
The race for the New Ireland Provincial seat has tightened significantly, with the field now narrowed to just three candidates following the latest round of counting. As of Tuesday morning, People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate and early frontrunner Byron Chan continues to hold his lead with 20,581 votes. He is followed by Independent candidate Kepas […]
Rachael Marape, wife of Prime Minister James Marape, has issued a call to action for international partners and business leaders to maintain their support for a medical ship providing critical healthcare to Papua New Guinea’s most isolated regions. Speaking as the Patron of YWAM Ships PNG at a fundraising event on the Gold Coast, Mrs […]