From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Football Association president John Kapi Natto has retained his high-level position following the association’s 20th Elective Congress in Port Moresby this week. Kapi Natto was declared unopposed after the disqualification of another nominee for the presidential seat and Lae Football Association president Roy Kamen. Voted in for a second term [2024-2028], Kapi […]
Port Moresby General Hospital’s Tuberculosis [TB] ward has reached full capacity, underscoring the disease’s status as the leading cause of death in Papua New Guinea. New statistics reveal TB claimed 952 lives last year, accounting for one in seven deaths nationwide. The hospital, already struggling with limited space and bed availability, has set up temporary […]
New Caledonia men’s football team take the lead in pool matches following their 3-2 victory over Solomon Islands at the PNG Football Stadium on Thursday. With much anticipation to meet Fiji in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers on Sunday, coach Johann Sidaner said the team had a positive energy to complete their match […]
Tari Town in the Hela Province now appears beautiful following a clean-up initiative conducted by youths from nine wards of the Tari Urban local level government. The temporary relocation of second-hand goods, betelnut, and Asian products street sales vendors, along with the opening of the new market, has created ample space for public servants and […]
A late goal by Fiji’s Merrill Nand in extra time held Papua New Guinea to a heartbreaking 3-3 stalemate in FIFA World Cup 2026 Oceania Qualifiers. PNG Kapuls hopes of winning a home match was crushed in just 30 seconds when Nand scored the equalizer, forcing the hosts further down the race in group A. […]
PNG Hunters chief executive officer Scott Barker has clarified Hunter’s stance on the omission of Digicel ExxonMobil Cup rising star Bartholomew Evi. Barker said the Central Dabaris speedster was initially approached by Hunters to join the pre-season squad after a vigorous maiden season in the national rugby league competition. However, Evi was dropped from the […]
Minister for Community Development, Religion and Youth, Jason Peter formally launched the 20 Days of Human Rights Activism Campaign for the New Guinea Islands in Kimbe today. The minister launched the campaign in the presence of the Acting Secretary for the Department for Community Development and Religion, Jerry Ubase, Deputy Governor Joe Naipu, Provincial Administrator […]
Chief Executive Officer for KCK Rigo Rice Cup, Mcsteve Polly, has warned participating teams that strong discipline will be exercised throughout the tournament both on and off the field. Polly met with a participating club at the Hohola Ipi Park in Port Moresby this week to emphasize the value of this vital sport, which will […]
Minister for Information and Communications Technology Timothy Masiu described the approved National Media Development Policy 2024 as a landmark achievement for the media sector in Papua New Guinea. This policy went through a rigorous development process that engaged both internal and external stakeholders, highlighting the critical need for structured guidance in the media landscape since […]
Central Dabaris try-scoring ace Bartholomew Evi’s potential future in the Hostplus Cup has been creased into doubts after PNG Hunters overlooked him. The 2024 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup ‘Rookie of The Year’ and ‘People’s Choice Award’ winner, has spoken of his shock omission from the Hunters train-and-trial squad, which has sparked debate over social media. Evi […]