From across Papua New Guinea
One of Papua New Guinea’s most celebrated films, Tukana – Husat I Asua, is returning to the big screen in Bougainville, with a series of free community screenings beginning on Wednesday, July 30. The tour will open in Tinputz, the home of the late Albert Toro, whose life inspired the iconic film. From there, screenings […]
Two 10,000-litre water trucks are now operational in Tari, delivering emergency water to critical institutions and communities affected by the prolonged El Niño drought. The trucks are on the road daily, visiting schools, health facilities, churches, and communities to refill water tanks and containers. The drought has devastated communities across the country. In Hela, all […]
The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea is currently hearing 14 criminal appeals in Vanimo this week. This marks the first time in 50 years that the Supreme Court circuit has sat in Vanimo, bringing the country’s highest court closer to the people of West Sepik. Speaking to NBC News, Public Solicitor of Papua New […]
Villagers in Angoram are appealing directly to East Sepik Governor Allan Bird to intervene in the ongoing dispute over the newly created Middle Sepik electoral boundary, warning that the changes will bring hardship to their people. Community spokesperson Libert Sangundi said the boundary shift has left families anxious about losing access to services and representation […]
Former students of Malala Catholic Secondary School in Madang gathered last Sunday morning at the Alexsishaffen SSPS Convent Chapel to celebrate a farewell Holy Mass in honour of one of the school’s founding sisters, Sr. Edith Cornelia Ties. Sr. Edith, a member of the SSPS Sisters congregation, dedicated over 50 years of service as a […]
A community Tari-Pori district of Hela has established the Hayapuga Construction Company in a bid to create jobs, support local institutions, and keep youths away from illegal activities. Inspired by former United States President John F. Kennedy’s call to; “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your […]
The proposed partial shutdown of Port Moresby’s water supply faces delays after landowners blocked access to the damaged main pipeline, demanding K5.5 million in compensation. Water PNG board chairman Meckles Poya said yesterday that Behori landowners in Central had barred engineers from reaching the site to begin critical repairs scheduled for Friday, July 31. Poya […]
Western Pacific University [WPU] has launched Papua New Guinea’s first student Toastmasters Club at its main campus in Ialibu, Southern Highlands. The initiative is part of the university’s commitment to developing confident communicators, effective leaders, and future-ready graduates. Speaking during the official launch on Monday, WPU president Proffessor Janet Rangou said the launch as a […]
The founder of Tumbuna Tracks, a music recording company in Madang, is encouraging aspiring musicians in the country to write their own songs instead of using Artificial Intelligence [AI] to recreate other musicians’ songs. Christian Seeto, the man behind the success of Tumbuna Tracks from the 1980s to early 2000; expressed this recently whilst sharing […]
The opening of a new multi-million kina eco-tourism lodge in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands, is set to boost nature-based tourism while empowering customary landowners. Magic Mountain Nature Lodge officially opened its new modern apartment wing over the weekend, offering luxury accommodation surrounded by pristine natural environment. Owner Pym Mamindi, who also runs Paiya Tours, said […]