From across Papua New Guinea
The West Sepik Provincial Government has announced a K222 million provincial money plan for the year 2026, a slight increase from last year’s K215 million. The budget is more focused on rural service delivery in building roads and infostructures, and reprioritizing maintenance, and rechanneling funds toward education, rural infostructure and primary industry. Chairman for Finance, […]
The Teaching Service Commission [TSC] has reaffirmed that the only recognised pathway for teachers to upgrade their academic marks and meet the required Grade Point Average [GPA] for teaching eligibility is through Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE]. Highlands Regional Chairman of TSC, Benny Tep, said teachers who fall below the minimum GPA requirement of 2.4 […]
Cricket Papua New Guinea Development Officer Quanaki Gaudi is set to represent PNG at the International Cricket Council [ICC] East Asia Pacific [EAP] Regional Conference 2026, a four-day gathering focused on strengthening the “Business of Sport” and connecting cricket with a younger audience across the region. Held under the theme, ‘Business of Sport – Connecting […]
Construction of Bunsil High School on Siassi Island in Tewae-Siassi is progressing steadily, with major focus placed on the school facilities and staff housing. The three completed staff houses are expected to help attract and retain teachers on the island, ensuring stable staffing when the school begins full operations. Recent site assessments and images supplied […]
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] is conducting an additional recruitment drive at the Bomana National Centre of Excellence [NCoE] in the National Capital District [NCD] to increase the number of recruits entering police training. With the opening of new infrastructure at the Bomana NCoE, the RPNGC Management has increased the intake per batch […]
The National Court has refused an application seeking to stop a directive by Acting Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi to set aside two ballot boxes from counting in the Dei Open by-election. The application was filed by plaintiff Desmond Kipa following a directive issued by the PNG Electoral Commission [PNGEC] on February 4, 2026. In its […]
As of 2pm today, following the 17th elimination of Candidate Number 12, Kunjil Raps Konga, who polled 6,363 votes, the race for the Dei Open seat remains tight. Independent candidate Tui Ekil continues to lead with 17,452 votes, followed by James Pini in second place on 12,723 votes. Sam Koim sits third with 12,273 votes, […]
London Broncos have issued an injury update on the back of their bruising Challenge Cup defeat to Bradford Bulls, with Papua New Guinean centre Alex Max sidelined for the next five weeks. Jason Demetriou’s new-look Broncos side remain unbeaten in the Championship so far this term, as most expected, and last weekend got the chance […]
Concerns are mounting over the delayed release of Tuition Fee Free [TFF] funds as schools across the country enter their second month of the academic year. Francis Arigini, Headmaster of Holy Spirit Primary, Madang’s largest primary school, confirmed last week that his institution has yet to receive its first-quarter allocation despite classes having commenced on […]
Milne Bay Governor Gordon Henry Wesley has successfully passed a K269 million provincial budget for 2026, a significant increase from the previous year’s K245 million. The money plan themed ‘Consolidation and Partnership for Development’, was presented last Friday to a newly formed assembly following the recent LLG elections. While the budget represents a K24 million […]