From across Papua New Guinea
PNG Hunter’s formidable run in Queensland Rugby League competition continues to show promising signs after earning a 36-18 victory over Ipswich Jets. The round 10 clash also extended the Hunters winning streak to three consecutive wins, elevating the team to sixth position on the Hostplus Cup ladder. The Hunters are steadily climbing to the top […]
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) has expressed alarm about the proposed introduction of a “gold police” that will come about if the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill is passed. President Anthony Smare explains that these police along with employees of the Singaporean company, Refinery Holdings Pte Limited will be “vested with […]
Prime Minister James Marape has denied a viral social media post, naming him as the richest Papua New Guinean. “I am not the richest person in Papua New Guinea as this fake post claims. “Those who work in Bank South Pacific and Kina Bank know the exact amount of money I have in these two […]
Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to delay the passage of the Gold Corporation Bill and seek wider stakeholder consultation. Mining Minister Muguwa Dilu at a consultative workshop this week said opportunity will be given to all stakeholders to make their recommendations for the amendment of […]
The operator of Porgera Mine in Enga Province continues to promote national content after resuming operations in December 2023. New Porgera Limited [NPL] General Manager, James McTiernan, said the mine has made great progress in building its workforce to support operational demands. “We currently have a workforce of over 2,200 people as the mine ramps […]
Another teaching year, but the issue of teachers being put off pay-roll resurface again. This pay week over eight-thousand-five-hundred teachers nationwide had not receive their fortnight salary. The Department of Education has a resumption form all teachers teaching in public schools should fill upon arrival at their posting, before start of the academic year. […]
The Admiralty Islands Football Club will carry the pride of New Guinea Islands region in the Premier Soccer League Northern Conference Challenge. The PNG Football Association sanction competition will be played in Lae, Morobe Province. Manus Governor Charlie Benjamin during the launching in the provincial capital – Lorengau on Thursday, encouraged “the players not to […]
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [PNG CORE] has slammed claims by the National Gold Corporation, on the expected returns for annual gold production and profits for the country. The 506-page bill has sparked outrage and concerns among the public and stakeholders. PNG CORE President Anthony Smare says there are challenges with a refining business […]
Reigning Port Moresby Netball Association Champion’s Sparrows are planning for the future. Head coach Julianne Leka told NBC Online that their ultimate goal is to ensure young and aspiring netball athletes reach their full potential. “Focus for this year, is building the next crop of young players to enter the premier league in 2024/2025,” Leka […]
City Pharmacy Limited [CPL] will soon have its foot print in Hela Province. The retail giant which operates a chain of supermarkets, hardware stores and pharmacies had already signed two separate Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Koroba –Lake Kopiago and Tari Pori District Development Authorities. In the first MoU with the Tari-Pori DDA and Hela […]