From across Papua New Guinea
In a firm message to those contemplating disruption during the 50th Independence Anniversary festivities, Assistant Commissioner of Police [Border Command], Commander Steven Francis, has issued a stern warning. Overseeing Border Command including East and West Sepik, and North and South Fly A/C Commissioner Francis emphasized that police will be vigilant and ready to act swiftly […]
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have signed the updated border agreements to strengthen cooperation and make travel across the border easier to manage. Prime Minister James Marape said the two countries share deep family and cultural ties, and the new arrangements will make it easier to monitor movement across the border. “I think the […]
After months of waiting, following the deferral of polling in the country’s LLG elections this year, two containers of election materials have arrived in East New Britain province, in preparation for the polling and counting later this month. On hand to receive the containers on Tuesday September 9, at the Tomaringa police barracks was the […]
The rhythmic echoes of Garamut drums and the vibrant display of traditional artistry filled the air in Wewak today as the 20th Mambu na Garamut Festival was officially launched by Mr. Terence Moka, President of the Board of Trustees for the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery. Held as part of the lead-up […]
As the country will be celebrating its 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary, Cocoa Farmers in Vanimo Green District of West Sepik have a bigger reason to celebrate as their first shipment of premium cocoa from Vanimo Green District will be shipped to China tomorrow [on Friday 12th of September 2025] marking a milestone achievement in the […]
The Jiwaka Provincial Government under the Leadership of Governor Simon Kaiwi in Partnership with the National Government, and the Coffee Industry under the Ministry of Coffee Minister William Bando has presented a total of K20. 5 million to rehabilitate a total of 900 hectares of coffee blocks in Jiwaka. This presentation was made yesterday […]
The move by the Pacific Islands Forum Chair to restrict and not invite 21 forum dialogue partners has been commended by Papua New Guinea. This decision was made in the last forum leaders meeting, in Tonga – to defer the partners dialogue scheduled for this year at the PIF meeting, to 2026. The deferral of […]
As the country prepares to celebrate 50 years of Independence next Tuesday, Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that the Pacific and world leaders will be part of the golden jubilee celebrations in Port Moresby. The Prime Minister says a special flight arranged by the Solomon Islands Government will bring leaders to PNG for the […]
Journalists from the region attending the 54th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were barred yesterday from attending a press conference with the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Mr Albanese arrived yesterday for the leaders meeting. The arrival of Albanese to the media center after the PIF plenary session, for the press […]
Papua New Guinea batting star Konio Oala etched her name into the history books today with a brilliant unbeaten century, guiding the PNG Lewas to a commanding 168-run victory over the Philippines in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier at Albert Park 1, Suva. Opening the innings, Oala produced […]