From across Papua New Guinea
Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr. has denied receiving a share of the Wafi Golpu Infrastructure Development Grants, clearing the air while addressing the Mumeng people during the rollout of the roofing iron project. Basil said, “We are doing as much as we can to improve livelihoods in the district with the limited resources we have, […]
A total of 27 candidates have officially nominated to contest the Usino-Bundi Open by-election, following the seat’s vacancy last year after the passing of former Education Minister, Jimmy Uguro. Among the contenders are three former Members of Parliament, adding political weight to the race. They include Jim Kas and Peter Charles Yama, both former Governors […]
Castleford Tigers are among 6 Bredford Super League teams that will don their Magic Weekend Jerseys this weekend. The Tigers tribute jersey is themed in line with PNG celebrating its 50th Independence in September. The club made the decision to print a tribute jersey to mark its partnership with 4 PNG Kumuls. Liam Horne, Judah […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] took home four major awards last night at the PNG Media Awards, a prestigious event organized by the PNG Media Council to recognize the outstanding efforts of media professionals across the country. NBC journalists from both the provincial stations and headquarters were among those honored for their excellence in journalism […]
Prime Minister James Marape has expressed concern over the suspension of FM100’s Talkback Show host, Culligan Tanda by the management. Mr. Marape said he was not aware of the suspension, and he will be seeking answers from the Kalang Advertising Limited, the owners of FM100. Mr. Marape in a short statement said, his government who […]
After an unsuccessful campaign in the International Cricket Council [ICC] East Asia Pacific Qualifiers in Japan recently, the PNG Under-19 men’s cricket team, [PNG Garamuts] have been urged to regroup and improve. This challenge was given by the Senior Manager for Domestic Cricket Lakani Oala, when interviewed by this newsroom. The Garamuts campaign in the […]
Hanahan Health Centre in the Halia Constituency of North Bougainville has received a boost with its renovations, an admitted patient kitchen and a staff house kitchen at the cost of K150,000. Officially opened this week, the people can now access health services at a conducive atmosphere. The infrastructures received a K50,000 funding from the Halia […]
Nominations have closed for the Kabwum Open by-election as well as all the other Local LevelGovernment [LLG] elections in Morobe Province, except for the Yus Local Level Government [LLG] in Kabwum District. Situated within the rugged terrains of Morobe’s Sarawagat Range, the district had to be accessed thequickest by air, which resulted in the Assistant […]
President of the Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) Paul Komboi is steadfast about reigniting the vibrancy of the association. Appointed a year ago due to his extensive expertise in the sport, Komboi spent his inaugural year in 2024 familiarizing with dynamics. The former PNG Kapuls midfielder emphasized that this approach is crucial for ensuring the […]
Former Digicel Foundation Chief Executive Officer and woman candidate Beatrice Mahuru is among six men who have raised their hands to contest the Chairman’s seat in the 2025 Motu-Koita Assembly Elections. Ms Mahuru has been motivated by the Poor Health Indicators, Education outcomes and Poor Economic participation in the Motu Koita areas to contest. “I […]