From across Papua New Guinea
The International Cricket Council [ICC] has officially confirmed that Papua New Guinea will play host to the Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific [EAP] Qualifier this April. The tournament, scheduled to run from April 8 through April 13, 2026, will be held at Amini Park in Port Moresby. The winner of this […]
Mt Hagen Hospital is set to open a new radiology department equipped with modern medical machines that will improve health services for the Highlands region. The new radiology department at the hospital will provide advanced services including CT Scan, Mammogram, X-ray and Ultrasound. The modern equipment is expected to reduce the need for patients to […]
Prime Minister James Marape and World Bank Vice President East Asia and Pacific Felipe Jaramillo have officially launched the PNG Agri Connect Program at University of Goroka in Eastern Highlands Province. The program is a US$250 million [about K1 billion] collaboration with the World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, International […]
A village in Yangoru-Saussia has taken a bold step towards agricultural self-reliance by venturing into rice farming under the Wiamungu Community Cooperative. Wiamungu village has planted one hectare of rice, cultivating the Trukai 12 variety supplied by Trukai Industries Limited. The initiative in East Sepik is aimeto strengthen food security and create new income opportunities […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Government (WHPG) has supported healthcare services in the province with K500,000 to purchase two new vehicles for the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA). The cheque was presented on Monday by Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa to Acting Chief Executive Officer of WHPA, Jane Holden. This follows a commitment Governor Rapa […]
A bailey bridge opened in Alotau on Tuesday has been hailed a safe river crossing for commuters along Alotau’s East cape Highway. The project, a shared investment by the Department of Works and Highways and the Australian Government under the PNG Australia Partnership is one of a few investments of the same, within Milne Bay. […]
Cricket Papua New Guinea has successfully concluded its Middle Stump Highlands and Momase 2026 Regional Cricket Managers Conference, a strategic move in sport’s grassroots expansion and administrative governance. The two-day event, held at the National Sports Institute from March 2–3, brought together regional leaders from Jiwaka, Southern Highlands, Western Highlands, Eastern Highlands, Madang, and Morobe. […]
In a bold push for accountability, the Simbu Provincial Administration has immediately revoked 24/7 vehicle privileges for several senior advisors and managers. Simbu Provincial Administrator John Punde issued a stern circular on March 3, 2026, citing repeated misuse of Simbu Provincial Government (SPG) vehicles. The crackdown targets leaders in the Revenue, Commerce, Budget, Internal Audit, […]
One of Madang’s pioneer taxi operators has condemned last Friday’s attack on four male students from Divine Word University by another taxi owner and his associates. Owner of BFF Taxi Service, Eugene Wanai, described what transpired last Friday as unbecoming, unprofessional, uncivilized, and primitive. He said, “Taxi operators in Madang Urban have formed the Madang […]
The Rookes Marine pre-season competition concluded successfully last weekend at the Laiwaden Oval, marking the end of weeks of competitive football action in Madang. The pre-season tournament, which began on 14 February, featured a total of 29 men’s teams and nine women’s teams, highlighting the growing interest in football across the province. Among the participating […]