From across Papua New Guinea
The Usino-Bundi District Development Authority has paid K1 million in Tuition Fee Assistance for tertiary students from the district for the 2026 academic year. According to local MP, Vincent Kumura; the objective of the TFA rollout is to complement parental efforts, as well as give a fair chance to tertiary students from the district to […]
Police Minister John Pundari has called on the Police Commissioner and the Department of Personnel Management to immediately resolve the backlog of retirement benefits for retired officers and entitlements owed to the families of deceased members. Speaking at the closing of the Police Annual Management Planning Workshop last Friday, the Minister condemned the current delays […]
Milne Bay Governor Gordon Wesley has assured legal proceedings remain on the cards should the National Government continue to stall the release of outstanding warrants and long-overdue oil palm shares owed to the province. Addressing a recent Provincial Assembly, a visibly frustrated Governor Wesley revealed that Milne Bay is currently owed up to 30 percent […]
Landowner conflicts and persistent harassment of contractors have delayed the completion of the K20 million Hawain Bridge in East Sepik, leading to a tragic loss of life. Works and Highways Secretary Gibson Holemba clarified the situation, following a fatal accident where a driver drowned after his vehicle plunged through a gap in the bridge’s timber […]
Papua New Guinean coaches, umpires and players travelled to Gold Coast, Australia, for the AFL Pacific Academy Camp with the support of the Australian Government through its PacificAus Sports initiative. The AFL PNG Academy joined forces with the best Under 16 players from Nauru, Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and New Zealand where they had the opportunity […]
Seven Bachelor of Agriculture Science students from the PNG University of Technology [Unitech] have expressed a keen interest in pursuing research careers following a successful six-week industrial attachment. The Third-Year students completed their practical assessment under the guidance of the National Agricultural Research Institute [NARI] earlier this month. Five students in Bradley Kenatsi, Peter Nanau, […]
The Huon Gulf District Development Authority has launched a K100,000 medicine supply initiative to restock 35 health facilities across the district. The launching took place at the Huon Gulf district administration office in Lae over the weekend. District health officer Pendeng Sationg confirmed that the supplies would be distributed to 35 accessible health centres first […]
Solomon Kings FC have moved up to third place in the OFC Pro League standings after a narrow victory over PNG Hekari FC in rainy conditions in Melbourne. Off the back of an eye-catching victory over Auckland FC in Round 2, Ben Cahn’s side were impressive from the off, despite torrential rain providing a tricky […]
PNG Kumuls sensation Morea Morea displayed pure attacking class as he dismantled the Swinton Lions on Sunday, crossing for four tries to lead the London Broncos to a staggering 84-6 victory. The Round 4 clash at Heywood Road began with a brief moment of hope for the hosts as Swinton snatched an early lead. However, […]
Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA], Dr. Robin Oge, is urging more people to go for HIV testing to know their status and prevent the spread of the virus. Dr Oge highlighted that NCDPHA clinics made significant progress in 2025, testing over 45,000 people, including pregnant mothers. “Knowing your […]