From across Papua New Guinea
The General Manager of the Overseas Mineral Resources Business Department of Nittetsu Mining Co. Limited, Shinichiro Mita, met with the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, in Tokyo this morning to express interest in investing in Papua New Guinea, especially in the mid-size copper and limestone operation. Nittetsu Mining is a Japanese mining […]
President of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, has conveyed his Letter of Confirmation through the Resident Indonesian Ambassador advising of his attendance of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary in September this year. Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, HE Andriana Supandy, accompanied by his diplomatic staff and Defense Attaché, were on […]
South Sydney Rabbitohs and Papua New Guinea Kumul star Alex Johnston is just 15 tries away from equalling the National Rugby League’s all-time try-scoring record, currently held by the great Ken Irvine [212 tries]. The 30-year-old crossed for his 197th career try last Sunday in the Rabbitohs’ 22-12 win over the Wests Tigers. As Johnston […]
Ela Motors, a leading automotive and marine distributor in Papua New Guinea has officiated a ground breaking ceremony to commence construction of K50 million state-of-the-art boat manufacturing facility in Lae, Morobe Province. The new facility located at 11 Mile within Lae City is set to enhance Ela Motors’ production capabilities. Currently, the company manufactures approximately […]
It’s been revealed that the Madang Provincial Hospital is lacking essential equipment to attend to patients as well as basic cleaning detergents to keep the hospital facilities clean and hygienic. It was further revealed that most wards are without toilet facilities, making it hygienically unsafe for both the patients and staff. These stark revelations were […]
A 40-year-old man contesting the Madang Town Mayor’s seat has been arrested and charged under the Cybercrime Code Act for allegedly posting defamatory comments on Facebook against Madang’s top cop, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim. William Ekip Wii Jr, of Kudjip Village in Jiwaka Province, was taken into custody on Thursday, 1 May 2025, after police […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has announced the appointment of national sporting icon Iammo Gapi Launa as Chef de Mission for Team PNG to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. Launa, a trailblazer in PNG sports history as the country’s first female Olympian, brings decades of experience in athletics, administration, and […]
Black Bass captain and seasoned Papua New Guinea Barramundis all-rounder Sese Bau has expressed pride in his team’s performance following a hard-fought grand final in the 2025 ISUZU Men’s T20 Smash, held over the weekend. Despite finishing as runners-up to the Cassowaries, Bau celebrated his team’s journey and the spirit of competition displayed throughout the […]
Esa’ala District has been praised for its continued effort to support pharmaceutical supplies to its health centers. This week, the Esa’ala District Development Authority dispersed yet another batch of medical supplies they had purchased under the advice of the Milne Bay Health Authority to the district for its operating health facilities. CEO Milne Bay Health […]
Papua New Guinea’s reigning female welterweight boxing champion and 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist, Petronella Nokenoke, is taking her talents beyond the ring, launching self-defence boxing classes specifically designed for women. The inaugural session was held last Saturday at F45 Studio, Savannah Heights, in Port Moresby, with six women taking part in the first class. […]