From across Papua New Guinea
The roadblock set up by the Elauru village community in the Wau Rural LLG of the Wau Waria district has been cleared by police, under the command of the Morobe Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, following the brutal murder of a youth from the community. The youth was murdered at six compound in […]
The Brisbane Tigers capitalized on critical errors to defeat the SP PNG Hunters 34-18 in their Round 5 Hostplus Cup clash at Totally Workware Stadium on Sunday. Despite a spirited effort from the visitors, the Tigers’ clinical execution in the second half proved too much for the Hunters, who struggled to maintain momentum after a […]
The National Souths Basketball League [NSBL] has officially launched its 20th-anniversary season, unveiling an ambitious three-tournament calendar supported by long-time partner Petroleum Resource Kutubu [PRK]. NSBL Patron Johnny Yawari and President Sailas Nicky confirmed the national sports program during a media conference in Port Moresby on Friday. The headline event, the 2026 PRK National Souths […]
Bougainville is facing widespread destruction from Tropical Cyclone Maila, with initial estimates putting more than 100-thousand people affected and close to 16-20 thousand in urgent need of immediate assistance. The Disaster and Emergency Directorate says impacts are being felt right across the region – from the Atolls to South Bougainville – with heavy damage reported […]
The bodies of five victims from Bakumbari village in Northern who were killed during a confrontation with the “I don’t care” gangsters were formally handed over to their families on Sunday. The repatriation of the five deceased victims has been made possible by the Popondetta District and Oro Provincial Government. Speaking during the handover of […]
While winds have subsided for areas in the Bwanabwana area in Milne Bay, they were not spared from destruction to homes and food gardens. On historical Samarai Island, they are still sheltering at the Samarai Island Homestay Guesthouse who’ve opened up their doors for people. Samarai Island has been without power since winds picked up […]
The Central Dabaris opened their 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup campaign with a hard-fought 32-18 victory over the Waghi Tumbe in a high-scoring round 1 encounter. The Dabaris’ clinical execution on the edges proved the difference in the Santos National Football Stadium match, characterised by rapid-fire tries and momentum shifts. The Tumbe’s wasted no time asserting […]
The Talasea Highway in West New Britain Province is now completely cut off from the provincial capital, Kimbe after culverts and bridges along the highway were damaged by the heavy flooding brought on by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Heavy flooding on Friday night saw the Waraston Culvert being washed away cutting off traffic in and out […]
Prices at the fuel pumps are expected to decrease in the coming days following the recent announcement of a sudden price spike made by the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC]. The sudden price rise for April will now be subsidized by the National Government’s K1 billion fuel stabilization monetary intervention made Prime Minister James […]
The Government has reassured Papua New Guineans that it is taking action to address rising fuel prices and increasing bus fares affecting households across the country. Minister for Rural and Economic Development Joseph Lelang said the Government is working to stabilise the economy as global factors, including the war in the Middle East, continue to […]