From across Papua New Guinea
A powerful story of skill, confidence and leadership has emerged from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program, as participant Joyce Mettakaisava reflects on her journey from student to lifesaver. Joyce attended a first aid training course facilitated by the ADF in Papua New Guinea (PNG) 18 months ago. Under the training of Warrant […]
Madang governor Ramsey Pariwa is concerned with the recent threat issued to him and Acting Provincial Administrator, Daniel Aloi. Pariwa has called on Police Commissioner, David Manning and Minister for Internal Security, Peter Tsiamalili Junior, to take tougher actions against the alleged perpetrator. Mr Pariwa was informed by his officers about a serious threat posted […]
The University Church of PNG Bible Church, founded by pioneering students of the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG], continues to serve as a vibrant student-centered ministry. With a congregation primarily made up of students, along with a few dedicated elders, the church remains a pivotal spiritual community for UPNG students including other tertiary students. […]
The Constitutional and Law Reform Commission [CLRC] opened the week-long custom recording for Goilala and Hiri-Koiari Districts, that will run throughout this week [ March 17th to 21st]. Governor for Central Province Rufina Peter said preserving the cultural identity is very important and the efforts put in by CLRC was commended. “Culture is important, each […]
The PNG Forest Authority [PNGFA] celebrated the 13th International Day of Forests (IDoF), by marking the event with tree planting at the headquarters in Port Moresby. Similar activities were also held at other forest stations across the country to commemorate this event. Managing Director of PNGFA John Mosoro said that forests are important not only […]
Work on reconnecting the Kimbe to Kandrian Highway in West New Britain Province is progressing well with the national highway expected to open for commuters in the coming months. Technical officials from the Department of Works and Highways and the West New Britain Provincial Administration conducted an inspection of the highway, recently driving from Kimbe […]
A fatal road accident that occurred at Guo, near Kundiawa town yesterday had claimed the life of a 28-year-old man. Simbu Provincial Police Commander Mazuc Rubiang told NBC News that the incident happened around 9pm, where a twin-steer truck went off the road, instantly killing the man. Rubiang said the relatives of the deceased retaliated […]
Unreliable power issues will be a thing of the past for multinational company South Pacific Brewery, going forward. The company will have a dedicated feeder line from PNG Power Ltd headquarters in Port Moresby, made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding SP Brewery and PNG Power. SP Brewery is part of the Heineken company, which […]
Locals and elites have dig down into their own pockets to raise K33,000 with seven diesel fuel drums to start work on building a pilot track-road that will connect two districts. The people of Inaugl at Gembogl in the Kundiawa Gembogl District, Simbu and locals from Inagul Tribe living along the Eastern part of Gembogl […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) Board has unanimously approved the appointment of PNGOC Treasurer, Elaine Iorive, as Chef de Mission for Team PNG at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The decision was made during the PNGOC Board Meeting held in Port Moresby, on February 26, 2025. Elaine Iorive’s appointment demonstrates her exceptional leadership […]