News
First ever kidney transplant a success
The country made medical history yesterday [Wednesday, 14th May] with its first ever and successful kidney transplant.
Oil palm landowners close mill
On Monday this week, landowner groups from within the Wide Bay area gathered and closed the gates leading to the Liguria Oil Palm Mill in the Wide Bay area of East New Britain province.
Netball PNG asks media to separate ‘PNG Pepes’ from Raka Nope’s legal matter
In an official statement released on Tuesday, Netball PNG has requested the media to refrain from using the term 'PNG Pepes' when reporting on the case of former national netball player Raka Nope.
TSC initiates strong teacher support in Milne Bay
The Teaching Service Commission [TSC] is in Alotau this week, holding talks with the Milne Bay Administration in terms of better collaboration for serving registered teacher members in the province. The talks are an initial start to a Memorandum of Understanding to come in this regard.
PNG Media Council: Stop suppressing media workers
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea calls on Prime Minister James Marape and the government to crack down on the Board and Management of Telikom PNG Limited and stop what has become the practice of silencing and suppressing media personnel who work for government-owned media organisations, Kalang Advertising Limited [FM100] and Media Niugini Limited [EMTV].
Hekari storm into OFC Women’s Champions League final with emphatic win over Ba
Hekari Women’s FC have booked their spot in the final of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2025, following a commanding 6-1 victory over Fiji’s Ba Women FC in the first semi-final at Stade Pater in Pape'ete.
Probe into mistery death as Manning raises serious concern over recent killings
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary is investigating the mysterious deaths of two young children in Port Moresby.
PNG’s 2028 NRL entry unaffected by Perth Bears announcement
Papua New Guinea’s entry into the National Rugby League [NRL] remains on track for 2028, despite the recent confirmation of a Western Australian franchise joining the competition a year earlier.
Kimbe Cutters forward in critical condition after suffering neck injury
Kimbe Cutters forward Ray Amos sustained a serious neck injury during last weekend’s Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match and remains in a critical condition following surgery at Port Moresby General Hospital.
Hefty fines for e-cigar trading
Individuals or businesses found to be trading or in possession of e-cigarettes will face hefty fines.