From across Papua New Guinea
The Santos PNG Orchids visited Coronation Primary School today to take part in a rugby league clinic organised by the NRL’s League Bilong Laif program. The full Orchids squad arrived to meet students and participate in drills that focused on developing basic skills such as catching and passing. The Orchids also took the opportunity to […]
Esther Elementary and Early Childhood School in Yanga Village, Lae, has finally received clean water after 20 years of relying on rainwater collected in drums. Senior teacher Naomi Muria says they have not received a clean water supply since the school’s establishment in 2005, and the students were often sent home when all the water […]
Madang police have placed an immediate ban on school excursions and end-of-year outings following last Friday’s incident on Madang’s famous picnic spot, Pik Island. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim issued the directive yesterday, saying no student gatherings or picnics will be allowed at public recreational areas, including Pik Island and nearby coastal sites. […]
West Sepik Province has positioned itself at the forefront of Papua New Guinea’s digital governance revolution by officially joining the Department of Implementation and Rural Development’s [DIRD] Bilum Digital Platform. Provincial Administrator Jacob Areman launched it in Vanimo, as a critical step forward in modernising government operations and enhancing transparency across the province. “I am […]
A total of 32 out of 56 political parties will be deregistered on October 30 for non-compliance. Registrar of Political Parties and Candidates Emmanuel Pok announced today that these parties have been given 21 days to respond. Notices of intention to cancel the parties registration had been issued on September 30 East Sepik Governor Alan […]
A 62-year-old man missing since Friday October 3 was found dead at Brown River, 50 kilometres northeast of Port Moresby, on Monday. Aiwa Ape from Bogspi village in Banz, Jiwaka Province had left his home on that fateful Friday and never returned. Central Province police had been notified by family members of Ape missing through […]
The People’s Action Party is calling for the abolishment of the provincial government system. This, to be replaced by a system of autonomy. Party Founder, Retired Brigadier General, Ted Diro stated this, alongside interim President Paul Tiensten , in Port Moresby on Tuesday. Established in 1987, the People’s Action Party was a major coalition partner […]
The Simbu Provincial Police Command has arrested 18 male students from various high and secondary schools in the province in a recent crackdown on student misconduct. The students, who were found to be intoxicated after their Grade 10 exams, are currently being held at the Kundiawa Police Station. According to Simbu Provincial Police Commander Superintendent […]
Fresh off a historic NRL Premiership win with the Brisbane Broncos, Brendan Piakura is set to pull on the Cook Islands jersey once again in an emotional return to international rugby. The young forward, who hasn’t featured for the national team since the last Rugby League World Cup, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to […]
Education authorities in Madang have been urged to ban all school picnics after a young man went missing off Pik Island. Chairman of Madang’s Lutheran Day Primary School Board, Stanley Gaan, made the call following the incident last Friday. More than 70 school students from urban schools were stranded on Pik Island, a famous picnic […]