From across Papua New Guinea
Kupo Range Fresh Produce, a key partner in Simbu Province’s Market for Village Farmers [MVF] project, recently provided much-needed agricultural supplies worth K88,000 to farmers in the province. The distribution event took place at the Kundiawa residence of lead partner Francisca Moiwo, who expressed pride in the project’s significant impact on local farming communities. Mrs. […]
The Milne Bay Teachers College in Alotau District is preparing to welcome its first student intakes at the start of the 2025 academic year, following the approval of its operating license. The college has been listed as an option for school leavers through the National Online Application System, marking a major milestone for education in […]
The Solomon Islands Men’s national football team are the first to arrive in Port Moresby as they prepare to compete in their two FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers against New Caledonia and the host country. Coach Josh Smith said preparations has been good following their narrow loss in their opening fixture against Fiji last […]
Bank South Pacific Financial Group announced a new era of banking with the reopening of its newly refurbished Waterfront branch in the National Capital District on Tuesday. BSP’s Group CEO, Mark T. Robinson said, “customers want convenient, access to our people, offering them simpler and better ways to bank. At our Waterfront branch, customers can […]
The Samarai-Murua District Development Authority has launched its new fishing vessel, MV Kekeisi, to expand fishing and export activities in this Milne Bay District. The state-of-the-art vessel, built in Thailand is equipped with advanced facilities, including freezers, ice-making machine, processing areas, and packaging capabilities, making it a self-contained- factory on water. Local MP Isi Henry […]
Papua New Guinea mid-distance runner Israel Takap has set a new personal best in his 8,000m race [8km] at the 2024 National Junior College Cross Country Championships in the USA. Takap who departed in August for further studies and training at the New Mexico Junior College was named in his college team following an improved […]
Prime Minister James Marape appealed for high-emission nations to move beyond “meaningless talkfests” and take concrete steps to support rainforest conservation. “We need real sponsors of rainforest conservation, not just rhetoric. “The world must take rainforest conservation seriously as a cornerstone of climate action.” Prime Minister, James Marape, has confirmed he will not attend the […]
Eight people are dead with more than 20 people sustaining critical injuries in a fatal accident in Western Highlands on Friday last week. The accident occurred at Pabrabuk along the Nebilyer section of the Highlands Highway involving two PMV buses- one a 25-seater coaster bus and another a 15-seater Hiace bus. The Mt. Hagen Highway […]
A group of 216 new police recruits [192 men and 24 women] will soon begin a six-month training program at the Bomana National Center of Excellence, just outside Port Moresby. Acting Police Commissioner Dr. Philip Mitna officially launched the program today, joined by Acting Assistant Commissioner for Police Training, Perou N’Dranou, and other training instructors. […]
The National Capital District [NCD] Women’s Summit and Expo opened today, launching a powerful five-day initiative to address critical issues surrounding gender equality and women’s empowerment in Papua New Guinea [PNG]. The NCD Commission, in collaboration with international partners, organized the event to spotlight the pressing challenges faced by women, with a specific emphasis on […]