From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape addressed the 31st Papua New Guinea–Australia Ministerial Forum, held in Canberra on October 20, as a defining moment in the enduring relationship between the two countries, elevating cooperation across defense, education, labor mobility, disaster resilience, and people-to-people ties. “In my view, this was one of the most successful PNG–Australia Ministerial Forums […]
Women and youths’ interest in agribusiness is now prioritized as a two- day consultation workshop for a new policy commences in Wewak. The National Women and Youth in Agriculture Policy [NWYAP] will greatly impact women and youth engagement in agriculture and agribusinesses. Driven by the Government of Papua New Guinea [GoPNG] through the Department of […]
SEASON 2025 of the Kondopina Rugby Football League (KRFL) ended over the weekend [Saturday] with Kumai Hawks running out champions in the senior men’s division. Hawks defeated Kondo Spiders 12-6 and received a total cash prize money of K4000 while the Spiders settled for K3000. The Kondopina RFL is a newly PNGRFL sanctioned league in […]
A new executive government has been sworn in, completing the formation of the fifth Autonomous Bougainville Government, a fortnight after the conclusion of the 2025 Bougainville General Election. President Ishmael Toroama named his 14-member cabinet yesterday, calling for loyalty to the ABG and service to the people. The full Bougainville Executive Government represents a fair […]
Papua New Guinea Kumuls head coach Jason Demetriou says it is the right time to expose young talents to elite-level rugby league as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Demetriou believes rising stars Gairo Voro, Finley Glare and Cooper Bai will play key roles in the Pacific Championships, forming part of the team’s […]
Netball Australia is in Port Moresby this week, continuing its partnership with the Australian Government and Netball PNG to continue its work in supporting the development and implementation of the Team Up One Netball Program. 15 Team Up coaches from Netball PNG are currently attending the “Train the Trainer” which started yesterday and will conclude […]
These are difficult days for the PNG Orchids, who have now suffered four consecutive losses at the international level. The national women’s rugby league team has not tasted victory since October 22, 2023, when they defeated the Moanas 28–20 in Port Moresby. The Orchids’ latest defeat came last Saturday, going down 34–6 to the Cook […]
The Morobe Provincial Administration [MPA] has outlined the official process for electing a new Governor following the passing of the late Luther Akisawa Wenge, while Local Level Government [LLG] presidents have expressed a preference for a by-election. Provincial Administrator Max Bruten, accompanied by Deputy Administrators Miring Singoling and Robin Bazzinuc, announced that the Morobe Provincial […]
Work is set to begin soon on the construction of the Hela Hilton Heritage Hotel in Tari. Prime Minister James Marape, who is also the Member for Tari Pori, was in his district recently to witness the groundbreaking ceremony, that was also attended by hundreds of people. This hotel project is focused on promoting tourism, […]
A dormant Land Valuation Board has been re-established to address the growing shortage of registered land valuers across Papua New Guinea. The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] officially welcomed members of the newly formed PNG Valuation Registration Board during a swearing-in ceremony in September at the department’s head office in Port Moresby. Secretary […]