From across Papua New Guinea
Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has condemned an extortion attempt by landowners threatening to interrupt water supply at Rouna 2 Hydro Station in Central province. “Police will not tolerate the attempted extortion by these land-owners,” Commissioner Manning said. “There are appropriate, lawful mechanisms available to resolve disputes, but these landowners chose to threaten essential services […]
Papua New Guinea’s table tennis team made history at the recent Pacific Mini Games, with the women’s team winning silver for the first time, described by the federation as a huge achievement for the sport in the country. Led by team captain Maryanne Hane, the PNG women’s team fought valiantly in the gold medal playoff […]
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Asia Institute for Broadcasting Development [AIBD], recognising his years of service and advocacy for media development in the Pacific region The award was presented during the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on […]
MiBank successfully hosted its first-ever esiloans and lending roadshow in Alotau last week Friday, aiming to foster new business opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support the growth of existing enterprises across the Milne Bay Province. Held at Masurina Lodge, the event drew more than 90 invited guests representing over 20 organisations from Alotau and surrounding districts. […]
A total of 206 students from Bougainville have been awarded scholarships under the inaugural Bougainville Readiness Academic Scholarship Program [BRASP] for the 2025 academic year, in a major boost to education and skills development across the region. The announcement was made by the Office of the Regional Member for Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, who praised […]
A mother from the remote Mane Village in the East Okapa LLG has survived life-threatening childbirth complications that tragically claimed the life of her newborn son. In March, Kanai Fani gave birth in her village without medical assistance. The delivery was complicated by a retained placenta, a condition that developed because the baby’s umbilical cord […]
A solemn dawn service was held this morning at the Murray Barracks parade ground to commemorate Remembrance Day, honoring those who served and sacrificed in times of war. Members of the public, including school children, families of Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] personnel, former PNGDF commanders, and bilateral partners gathered from as early as […]
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has denied recent social media claims alleging ballot box tampering in the ongoing Usino-Bundi by-election. A widely circulated online post claimed that eight ballot boxes, allegedly connected to a specific candidate, were intercepted by security personnel. It further alleged that these boxes had been transported from Igam […]
PNG Kumuls and South Sydney winger Alex Johnston says he’s committed to chasing history, another premiership, and a return to the top for the Rabbitohs after signing a two-year contract extension through 2027.At 30, Johnston remains one of the NRL’s most prolific and consistent try scorers, with 207 tries from 237 appearances in the Souths […]
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have raised concerns about the involvement of David Wakias in the conduct of the electoral process. During a meeting with election officials at Walium yesterday, candidate Peter Yama questioned why Wakias had been engaged, raising past allegations of election fraud linked to his involvement in previous elections. Wakias, originally from […]