From across Papua New Guinea
The District Court in Madang is continuing to conduct court circuits at Beon Correctional Institution for remandees in order to cut down on unnecessary transport expenses and other logistical issues. Acting OIC Police Prosecution, Senior Constable Eugene Wanai, revealed this during a recent talk show on NBC Madang whilst explaining the reasons for the ongoing […]
Australian Rugby League Commission [ARLC] chairman Peter V’landys believes Papua New Guinea’s incoming NRL franchise has the potential to mirror the dominance of the Penrith Panthers, starting from their expected debut in 2028. Speaking during his visit to Port Moresby this week, V’landys praised the rise of rugby league talent in PNG, citing the Junior […]
Seven new members of the Morobe Provincial Building Board have been officially sworn in this week during a ceremony held in Lae. The Building Board plays a key role in ensuring that all construction activities in the province comply with the Building Regulation Act, to promote safe, sustainable, and legally compliant development across Morobe. Newly […]
The Government and people of Fiji have extended warm congratulations to Papua New Guinea as it prepares to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary in September. Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka expressed his country’s admiration and support for PNG’s milestone, describing the bond between the two nations as deep-rooted and enduring. Rabuka said the friendship was […]
The National Superannuation Fund [Nasfund] has announced a new partnership with Monier Limited, a leader in Papua New Guinea’s construction industry, under the Nasfund Employer-to-Employer [E2E] Discount Program. A formal signing ceremony was held in Port Moresby today, officiated by George Constantinou Jr, Managing Director and Group Chairman of the Constantinou Group of Companies, and […]
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders have agreed to write two different letters to the Governments of France and the Republic of Indonesia. These letters will represent a joint statement embracing the rights of West Papuans and nationals of New Caledonia who are calling for self-independence. Prime Minister James Marape says the MSG leaders had a […]
More than 100 Papua New Guinean students studying at the University of the South Pacific [USP] in Fiji will now receive direct financial support from the PNG Government following a major funding announcement. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed that the government has contributed $5 million Fijian dollars [about K9.1 million] to assist with tuition fees […]
Close to a thousand people turned out for the 2025 Trukai Fun Run in Madang on Sunday, dubbing itself as one of the most successful community events in the province in recent years. The annual event brought together locals, business houses, schools, and government agencies in a celebration of unity, health, and community spirit. A […]
In a rare reversal of roles, villagers from the Biaru tribe in Wau-Waria District, Morobe Province, led a weekend-long celebration to mark the opening of the long-awaited Wisini-Kasangare feeder road in Kasangare village. The new road is the first feeder road for the recently established Wau-Waria District and connects directly to the Morobe-Northern Highway, a […]
A university student from Morobe Province has been identified among 13 alleged police impersonators implicated in the K2.48 million NiuSky Pacific Limited scandal. According to NCD Police, one impersonator has been arrested and is currently out on bail, while investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining 12 using bank records and other leads. Assistant […]