From across Papua New Guinea
When Peter William left Kerowagi district in Simbu for the University of Papua New Guinea, he went with a lot of questions and very little guidance. This week, he came back, not alone to make sure the next lot of Kerowagi kids don’t have to struggle like he did. No one had told him what […]
Children and infants across Madang province will receive improved life-saving medical care following the official handover of critical paediatric and neonatal equipment to Modilon General Hospital on Monday. Funded through the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE) Charity Golf Challenge Program. More than K300, 000 was used from the 2025 Charity Golf Challenge to […]
The East Sepik Provincial Administration has clarified its position on the K9.2 million State ex-gratia payment for local landowners affected by the Boram Airport Redevelopment Project, following concerns raised by representatives of the Moem, Koikin and Makun communities. According to a media statement issued by the Office of the Provincial Administrator, the State, through the […]
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr is calling on the National Government to urgently fix the Lae–Bulolo Highway, saying its poor condition continues to affect passengers, businesses and communities. The highway connects Lae, Bulolo and Wau and is used daily by people travelling between the towns and villages. However, many sections of the road are in […]
Medical staff, including clinicians and non-clinicians at the Alotau Provincial Hospital held a peaceful administrative protest yesterday morning at the front of the Milne Bay Health Authority (MBPHA) Administration office, demanding urgent intervention into the human resource management and the recruitment failures which has caused increased workload on existing staffs A 48- hour ultimatum has […]
National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) members in East Sepik Province will now have access to improved customer services following the official opening of its new modern branch office on the third floor of Tangmow Plaza in Wewak Town. The new service centre can accommodate up to 20 members at a time and features four dedicated customer […]
TISA Bank has expanded its banking services into Western Highlands Province, officially opening its 8th branch in Mt Hagen yesterday, November 9, together with its first Automated Teller Machine (ATM) outside of Port Moresby. The new branch, located at Wamp Nga Haus is expected to provide greater access to banking services for individuals, teachers, small […]
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is targeting 4,000 households severely affected by natural disasters in Papua New Guinea to benefit from its disaster relief items. IOM is a related organization of the United Nations, working as a leading agency in the field of migration, providing humanitarian assistance, driving solutions for displaced people and facilitating […]
The PNG Chiefs have signed Papua New Guinea international Zac Laybutt on a two-year deal starting in 2028. Laybutt will become PNG Chiefs Player #008 at the conclusion of his deal with the Cowboys next season, where he has played 42 NRL games since his debut in 2023. Having played both wing and centre, Laybutt […]
Air Niugini will resume direct flights to Auckland, New Zealand, after a 26-year absence, with three weekly services between Port Moresby and Auckland starting on November 17, 2026. Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer Alan Milne announced the return of the route in Port Moresby today after receiving International Airline Licence No. 29 from Department of […]