From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinean Laura Wawun-Kuvi was one of three judges who were today sworn in at Government House by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae. The other two judges are expatriates Karen Carmody and Stephen Patrick Coates. Justice Wawun-Kuvin will serve for a duration of 10 years while Justices Carmody and Patrick Coates will serve three […]
Opposition Leader Douglas Toumeriesa is asking the Government to reveal the rental agreement between itself and the new landlord of Melanesian Haus. The Office of the Prime Minister and the Department of PM and NEC last month vacated Sir Manasupe Haus and now occupy the Melanesian Haus. “Disclose the rental agreements, reveal how much the […]
The Port Moresby Netball Association (POMNA) got things underway for the 2024 season over the weekend with the opening games for round 1. Two rounds comprising seven games each have been parked for this year’s race with firm emphasis put on the under-21 competition. Association president Linda Ligo told NBC News that POMNA is eying […]
There is always an inspiration that drives every player to elevate their performance when it comes to rugby league in Papua New Guinea, and family is what SP PNG Hunters second-row Whallan Tau-Loi finds his inspiration in. Tau-Loi has been a mainstay in the Hunters lineup since the opening round of the QRL Hostplus Cup […]
The Papua New Guinea Barramundis are hoping to better their International Cricket Council Twenty-20 World Cup campaign as they prepare for a second appearance in the prestigious event slated for May 25 – June 29 in the West Indies and USA respectively. Veteran and skipper Assadollah Vala has been tasked once again to lead the […]
A quarterly report by PNG’s largest retail bank has identified that investor confidence is affected by law and order, foreign exchange shortages and heightened inflation. Bank South Pacific Group General Manager for Corporate Banking, Peter Beswick, says that investor sentiment is beginning to be impacted by law and order and inflation concerns, despite the positive […]
Prime Minister and Treasurer James Marape says the Department of Treasury and Central Bank [BPNG] are closely monitoring the depreciating Kina to ensure it does not trigger extraordinary inflation, with government standing by to intervene in an emergency. Mr Marape was responding the ANZ Bank foreign exchange insight report on the depreciation of the Kina […]
Papua New Guinea’s position in attracting tourists from abroad entirely depends on products the Tourism Promotion Authority [TPA] offers including media publications for the social and mainstream media platforms. TPA acting CEO Douglas Keari highlighted on PNG’s reputation as unique and diverse travel destination and what tourists say about PNG compared to media reports. Mr. […]
Cricket PNG [CPNG] has announced the PNG Barramundis Team to the International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 [ICC T20] World Cup in West Indies and USA, from the 25th of May to the 29th of June 2024. The team will be captained by Assadollah Vala and Vice Charles Amini and spearheaded by Head Coach Tatenda Taibu. […]
Reigning QRL Hostplus Cup rookie of the year Morea Morea returned to action over the weekend after a 7-month spell on the sideline. The SP PNG Hunters fullback featured for Central Dabaris in round 4 of the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup with hopes to retain his position in Paul Aiton’s squad. Morea laid low after suffering […]