From across Papua New Guinea
Aropa Airport in Central Bougainville will become the first airport under the National Airports Corporation [NAC] to launch a solar farm project, marking a significant step towards sustainable and cost-effective energy use in Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector. NAC Acting Managing Director, Dominic Kaumu, confirmed the initiative, stating it aligns with NAC’s commitment to promoting […]
The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea, in partnership with the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Santos, hosted a week-long sports envoy program featuring American rugby players and Olympians, Cheta Emba and Andrew Durutalo. From May 24 to 30, the program engaged and inspired local youth through rugby clinics, leadership workshops, and […]
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has raised K156,000 to support Team PNG’s journey to the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, following a successful turnout at the Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge held Friday at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club. The popular fundraising event drew participation from 39 corporate teams, reflecting strong […]
The Department of Works and Highways has launched a critical framework to support its climate policy. Works Secretary Gibson Holemba says the climate change risk and vulnerability framework is a key policy to improve lasting infrastructure. This follows a comprehensive study by the Department and partners like the Australian Transport Sector Support Program. Secretary Holemba […]
City Pharmacy, part of the CPL Group, has updated its pricing systems to comply with the new ‘GST Zero Rating of Essential Goods’ policy issued by the Internal Revenue Commission [IRC]. Starting from today, 1st June 2025, selected essential goods will no longer be charged Goods and Services Tax [GST]. This GST zero rating will […]
The Waghi Mek Plantation, controversial and public distrust in Jiwaka, will now become a myth as operational heads are now in place, anticipating a comeback of the long-lost glory of the coffee plantation. The work will start as new board of directors sworn in yesterday, Saturday 31st, with the appointments of new board chairman and […]
The current rankings of both PNG and Fiji on the FIFA women’s rankings are under the microscope at the moment, as both countries battle it out in two FIFA-sanctioned friendly matches. FIFA-sanctioned PNG Football Association and Fiji Football Association agreed that the friendly matches would be played on dates falling under the FIFA window on […]
One of Goroka’s oldest schools, Okiufa Primary, has received a new four-in-one classroom building and two new teachers’ houses, its first upgrade in over 70 years. The buildings were funded by the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government and the school tuition fee funds Established in the 1950s during the Australian colonial administration, Okiufa Primary is a […]
Minister for Community, Youth and Religion, Jason Peter, has presented a Bill in parliament to look into challenges faced by the vulnerable and marginalized population across the country. The Community Development Bill 2025 saw 49 members who voted in favor, while 7 voted against. Minister Peter says, for decades, the country’s development functions have been […]
The Scouting Association of Papua New Guinea was in Milne Bay recently, rolling out the tail end of the school-based Scouting Policy approved by the National Government. It’s to make Scouting a part of the Education system, a policy approved in 2015. Chief Scout of Papua New Guinea, Noel Pinda, led the team to Alotau, […]