From across Papua New Guinea
Once known for tribal conflicts, Hayawi Village, in Tari-Pori District, Hela Province is now coming together through the establishment of the ECPNG Hayawi Youth Fellowship. Community leader Steven Halimbu says this initiative aims to foster unity and progress among its young people. “It is essential for communities to guide their youth, rather than solely depending […]
The Cassowaries Men have been crowned the champions of the 2026 Boroko Motors Isuzu T20 Smash after pulling off a tense six-wicket victory over the Mariners Men at Amini Park on Sunday. Chasing a target of 109, the Cassowaries kept their composure to reach 110/4 with just three balls to spare in the final over, […]
Hull KR has confirmed that head coach Willie Peters will depart the club at the end of the 2026 Super League season to return to Australia and take up a coaching opportunity in the NRL. The announcement comes amid widespread reports that Peters has agreed to terms to become the inaugural head coach of the […]
A new partnership aimed at improving healthcare delivery in rural West Sepik has been formalized following the signing of a Health Partnership Agreement between the West Sepik Provincial Health Authority (WSPHA) and Bewani Oil Palm Plantation Limited (BOPPL). The signing, witnessed by the Sandaun Provincial Administration at the WSPHA Administration Building conference room, is expected […]
A golden point field goal by Gareth O’ Brien helped the Adrian Lam- coached Leigh Leopards to secure their second win in the Super League (21-20). In front of their home fans at the Leigh Sports Village, the Leopards knew it was a must win against Toulouse and wasted no time starting off strongly the […]
The enforcement of traffic laws will officially commence on April 1 (Wednesday), with police and enforcement agencies working together to ensure compliance and public safety. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, NCD/Central Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi, confirmed that the Waigani Police Station cell block will now be used to detain traffic offenders once they are arrested […]
Despite the assurance by the Health Minister and the Department of Personnel Management [DPM] to pay nurses their outstanding awards, nurses across the country will go ahead with the sit in protest on Wednesday, April the first. PNG Nurses Association President Frederick Kebai says this is the wishes of the association members, who do not […]
Police have arrested a man in Wapenamanda District who is linked to the killing of a 3rd year LAW student, late Aitawe Napo, on New Year’s Eve. According to police reports, the suspect was arrested for drinking in a public place, behaving disorderly, and in possession of an offensive weapon [bush knife]. He was taken […]
Veteran aviator and tourism pioneer Sir Bob Bates says his newly released book “Wings Over Wild” tells the full story of his life and decades of contribution to Papua New Guinea. The book, written by his close friend and fellow aviator Barry Payne, was officially launched in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province, with Prime Minister […]
Shortage of medical drugs will no longer be an issue in the Nawaeb District. This is made possible, all thanks to the Nawaeb District Development Authority, which has purchased medicines worth K500,000. Nawaeb MP Theo Pelgen, during the launching of the medicine roll-out, stressed the priorities in health. Pelgen said, “we want to make sure, […]