From across Papua New Guinea
A total of 25 percent of Primary School Teachers across P-N-G, are not using effective teaching strategies. A World Bank Report has found that teachers currently struggle with “a poor mastery of content knowledge, weak teaching practices and widespread absenteeism”. World Bank Senior Education Specialist Joy Wong says teachers need to know what they’re teaching […]
Nene Macdonald has received praise from the Salford Red Devils following his vivid display in the club’s 18-16 victory over Huddersfield Giants. Macdonald was handy in the Devil’s three-try haul, scoring a double and providing a try assist to elevate his side to a thrilling win in round 10 of the Betfred Super League. The […]
The Appointment of Major Joshua Dopar as Acting Director-General of the National Intelligence Organization (NIO) for three months with effect on and from the 15th of February 2024 raises concern from the Opposition. Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said they were not aware of the appointment until the notice was received two weeks after the appointment. […]
Six-time Pacific Games gold medalists PNG Women’s Football Team and silver-winning volleyball outfit PNG Amoa’s have been named amongst thirty-three finalists for the prestigious 2024 SP Sports Awards. The women’s football team along with PNG men’s volleyball side and PNG Barramundis (cricket) were announced as the final three in the race for the Team of […]
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 […]