From across Papua New Guinea
Claims that soldiers from Igam Barracks in Lae joined in to put up protest signs as remarks targeting the Defence Minister, Dr Billy Joseph and Prime Minister, James Marape on Wednesday (April 15th) hasn’t been formally addressed or clarified by the relevant authorities. Initially, the Igam Barracks Area Commander, Colonel Michael Percy Marai had refused […]
TISA Bank and The Sheraton Stanley Hotel Port Moresby have formalized a new strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), introducing exclusive hospitality benefits for TISA Bank customers and TISA Group employees. Under the two-year agreement, The Sheraton Stanley Hotel will provide eligible TISA Bank customers and TISA Group employees with […]
The PNG Indigenous Team continue to assert their dominance at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, recording back-to-back victories in Round 4 and Round 5 to remain unbeaten in the tournament. With four matches played and four wins secured, PNG now sits in a strong position as they build momentum heading into the remaining fixtures […]
Four members of the Papua New Guinea Lewas have joined the South Australia Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team to compete in the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC]. The players in Brenda Tau, Henao Thomas, Dika Lohia, and Sibona Jimmy, arrived in Queensland on Sunday to participate in the week-long tournament, which runs from April 14 […]
There is no public holiday, scheduled for this Friday the 17th of April, 2026. Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra said this when releasing a statement to clarify the mix-up. He said that the Education calendar initially had 17th April 2026 as a public holiday, to commemorate the birthday of King Charles the third. Dr. Kombra […]
Milne Bay’s first rapid assessment team departed Alotau on Wednesday evening for the hardest hit atolls around Woodlark Island, those that had reportedly suffered great devastation by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Numerous calls have come in for a response at the earliest, this is the first team by Government to head out to affected areas. Acting […]
A second-half header from Katie Kitching sealed New Zealand’s 1–0 win over Papua New Guinea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers final at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. The result capped a dominant qualifying campaign for the Football Ferns, who scored 25 goals without conceding and sealed their place at a seventh […]
Among points raised by members of the Opposition earlier today, leader James Nomane called for the Prime Minister James Marape to appoint a competent Defense Minister and dismiss Dr Billy Joseph. Nomane says the PNG Defense Force Commander and his deputies must also be sidelined including Department Secretary John Akipe. Other points raised is for […]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Ian Findlay, dismissed students gathered at the Forum Square during lunchtime today, amid concerns of a possible protest over the current tense situation. Students were instructed to leave the Forum Square and return to their homes, dormitories, or lectures. The Vice Chancellor declined to […]
The National Lands Commission has sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Milne Bay Province for the setup of their southern regional hub. Chief Land Commissioner Molean Kilepak says its in line with a key deliverable in their current Corporate Plan to decentralize services and encourage access for the people of Papua New Guinea. Molean, who […]