From across Papua New Guinea
The provincial capital of Hela is expected to be a site of happiness with the opening of its first proper public market. Hundreds of people have gathered in Tari today anticipating the arrival of local MP and Prime Minister James Marape and other provincial MPs. Since gaining provincial status in 2012, locals had to sell […]
Papua New Guinea Kumuls will honor one of its fallen heroes, late Josiah Abavu, who passed on this week after battling a long illness. The national team will be wearing black arm bands this Sunday for the Pacific Championship match against Cook Islands in respect of the fallen Kumul. The Kumul no.244 made his debut […]
A suitcase containing K50, 000 disappeared enroute by air from Lae to Port Moresby. The mystery of the domestic passenger check-in suitcase is now being investigated. The passenger, who wants to remain anonymous for security reasons, said that on 22nd October, the bundle of monies was put on cargo in a black suitcase while checking […]
THE CivPac Amesii Basketball Club has claimed minor premiership titles following their stint in the 2024 Port Moresby Elite Basketball [PEB] competition’s final round match on Wednesday evening. Both men’s and women’s 5×5 teams performed to great lengths against Tribes Coffee Club with the women’s claiming a 60-59-point difference win. Their men’s team finally broke […]
North Fly MP James Donald has been joined by Middle Fly MP, Maso Hewabi and members of the People’s Reform Party criticizing the government for “signing away the rights and resources of Western Province”. The People’s Reform Party Leader says the K4.8 billion pipedream project agreement signed recently between the Government, Western Provincial Government, and […]
The government is driving a major shift toward digitizing its core functions under the Digital Government Act 2022 and aligned digital transformation policies. It is prioritizing locally owned software and cybersecurity companies to spearhead these changes. Kumulsoft Limited, a locally owned software company, is the first that is into discussions with the government to provide […]
Ex Papua New Guinea Kumul and PNG Hunters premiership-winning halfback, Ase Boas has been tasked by KCK Rigo Rice Cup to administer the Moresby North East leg of the tournament. The appointment was formalised by the KCK Rigo Rice Cup executive officer Mcsteve Polly as a step towards engaging elite players to boost the tournament. […]
The Papua New Guinea [PNG] Investment Promotion Authority [IPA] has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation [MoC] with the Pacific Islands Centre [PIC], under the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Fiji. The agreement, signed this week in Suva, marks a significant step forward in boosting trade and investment between PNG and Japan. The MoC was formalized […]
The urgent need to reform Papua New Guinea’s democratic process to safeguard electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 National General Elections has been emphasized. Administrative Services Minister Richard Masere says the challenges experienced during the 2022 elections highlighted the critical need for legislative reforms and a strong administration to ensure that future elections are transparent, […]
Leigh Leopards star Lachlan Lam will captain Papua New Guinea for the first time against the Cook Islands this weekend, following in the footsteps of dad – and Leopard’s boss – Adrian. Now in charge of Leigh, Adrian – born in Rabaul – featured 16 times for the Kumuls during his playing days, scoring eight […]