From across Papua New Guinea
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Jiwaka Province begins today under strict supervision, with officials warned not to leak results as authorities move to prevent election-related violence. Provincial Election Manager Rossie Pandihau confirmed that counting will proceed for eight LLGs, excluding Anglimp and Kuna-Komun, which were suspended by Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai […]
51 people, including 47 University of Goroka [UOG] students and a police officer, were injured in a violent clash between students and villagers from Ato Market near the university’s back gate on Sunday. Acting Hospital Manager of the Goroka Provincial Specialist Hospital, Dr. Shirley ToMangana, confirmed the figures in a media statement yesterday, stating the […]
The Minister for Youth, Religion, Sports and Community Development, Jason Peter, has reinforced the government’s partnership with the church by presenting K50,000 to support the Yabim Seket Conference before officially closing the event on Sunday at Gabmazung Station, Gabsongkeg Village, Samsiga. The week-long conference, held from 4th to 9th November, brought together delegates from 14 […]
Four athletes were inducted into the PNG Sports Hall of Fame on Friday night at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. The inductees are swimmer Anna Liza Mopio Jane and athletics trio Salome Dell, Nelson Stone, and Mowen Boino. Olympian Anna Liza Mopio Jane was honoured for her achievements as a female swimmer representing PNG […]
History and hope touched down in Port Moresby this afternoon as the Vanuatu men’s and women’s national football teams arrived for the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Ministers Cup. Greeted by a colourful singsing group and emotional Nivan supporters, the Vanuatu contingent received a fitting Melanesian welcome, signaling the start of what promises to be […]
Police in the National Capital District and Central Province are investigating the death of a female who is yet to be identified. The body was discovered at Ruburoko along Hiritano Highway, just past Dasiama in Hiri Koiari District of Central Province. Central Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Joseph Salle confirmed that the deceased female body […]
Two students have risen above personal challenges and fierce academic competition to claim the prestigious Asu Amiti Award as the top male and female graduates at Goroka Secondary School’s 26th Grade 12 graduation. Among 630 graduating students, 18-year-olds Bob Negio from Kama and Kambue Keren from Marawaka stood out for their unwavering commitment to studies, […]
Sumkar MP, Alex Orme, has announced, ‘Operation Cleanup’, in direct response to the three beheading cases on the island late last week. He has also strongly condemned the killings that have caused fear and tension amongst the local communities. Mr Orme confirmed that two men from Gial Village were killed at Kinim Station, allegedly by […]
The eleventh-hour decision to cancel the MSG Prime Ministers Cup games in Lae and hold all games in Port Moresby drew a lot of criticism on social media when the news broke last Thursday. Responding to feedback on social media, the PNG Football Association and the MSG Prime Ministers Cup Host Organising Committee [HOC] released […]
Rugby excitement brought communities together in Gomore Village yesterday, as local teams hosted a friendly return match against Hula Village. The games featured A, B, and C grade teams and were part of preparations for the 2026 Somare Cup Rugby Nines. Organisers said the event aimed to keep young people and school teams active, while […]