From across Papua New Guinea
The much-anticipated off-season rugby league tournament in the KCK Rigo Rice Cup is set for launch this weekend with a K300,000 prize money on offer. Tournament organising committee in a media statement released today confirmed that games will be launched on Sunday after a week-long deferral. Rigo Rice tournament chief executive officer Mcsteve Polly said […]
The lack of awareness, proper diagnosis, treatment and care for children with autism in the country has prompted a parent advocate to spearhead a first of its kind training on how to better deal with it. Autism is a developmental condition which affects a person’s interaction and communication as they grow. In a bid to break […]
A new skyline has emerged at the old Port Moresby Wharf, as a floating hospital from the Indonesian Navy anchors in the National Capital District on Sunday. The hospital ship KRI Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, a key component of the Indonesian Navy, set sail for the Melanesian countries in the Pacific Region in early October. […]
The Solicitor General’s office is currently defending the state against nearly 10 billion lawsuits filed against the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. This was according to Secretary of the Department of Justice and Attorney General [DJAG], Dr. Eric Kwa. Dr. Kwa disclosed that many of these claims are false, placing an enormous burden on […]
Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa admits it is unfortunate to see depleting numbers in the Opposition bench after vigorously demanding for a change in leadership, but accepted the Our United Revolution [OUR] Party’s decision on what they believe their principles and policies are to contribute to national development. Months after defecting to the Opposition, and unsuccessful […]
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has expressed serious concern over the escalating rates of cybercrime in Papua New Guinea’s urban areas. He emphasized the urgent need for stricter laws to deter offenders and modernize the country’s legal framework to address the complexities of cybercrime. Speaking on the issue, Sir Gibbs highlighted that PNG’s legal system […]
The Southern Highlands Provincial Government is committed to complete major sporting facilities in preparation for the highly anticipated PNG Unity Games in 2026. Governor William Powi on Friday handed over more than K20 million to lead contractors, a budget allocated through the Southern Highlands Provincial Assembly. Governor Powi emphasized that this initiative goes beyond sports, […]
Fourteen members from the Opposition have returned to the government coalition ahead of the parliament session on November 26. These members are from the newly endorsed ‘ Our Pati’. Party Leader and Finschaffen MP, Rainbo Paita announced in Port Moresby, this afternoon. He said the move follows consultation with leaders to set aside political differences […]
The official website promoting PNG’s participation at the six-month World Expo in Osaka, Japan in April 2025 was launched today. Spearheaded by the Ministry of International Trade and Investment [MITI], this initiative is designed to encourage and coordinate active involvement from local businesses, corporations, SMEs, and provinces. The goal is to present Papua New Guinea’s […]
A remote border school in Milne Bay Province was a proud recipient of a toilet and shower facility, under the Wash in School Program. Gadaisu Primary School received the facility this week from a collaborative effort by partners of Education including NGO Group Cool Earth and implementers the United Church Rural Water Supply and Sanitation […]