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National flag carrier, Air Niugini has clarified that tickets for Christmas travel on major domestic routes are still available, despite reports in The National suggesting otherwise. The airline said some flights are fully booked, but seats remain on selected flights from Port Moresby to Lae, Mt Hagen, Goroka, Rabaul, Kimbe, and Wewak. Travelers are encouraged […]
28 Teams from across Milne Bay Province have registered to compete in this week’s Kula Cup Tournament, an Alotau District–backed initiative aimed at strengthening Kula Football Club ahead of the next Premier Soccer League season. The teams are drawn from at least three of the province’s four districts, reflecting growing interest in competitive football and […]
Former PNG Kumuls skipper David Mead has publicly expressed his interest in coaching the PNG Orchids following the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League’s decision to cut ties with former head coach Tahnee Norris. Mead made the call through a social media post addressed directly to the PNGRFL, writing: “PNGRFL you have my number. I […]
The Santos PNG Orchids will head into the countdown to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup under new leadership after the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] confirmed it has mutually parted ways with head coach Tahnee Norris, following a drop in the team’s world ranking. After being ranked fifth in the previous World […]
The State has formally handed over the body of the late Minister for Works and Highways and Telefomin MP, Solan Mirisim, to the people of West Sepik Province. The casket arrived in Vanimo from Port Moresby earlier yesterday aboard a Tropic Air charter flight and was later taken to the West Sepik Provincial Assembly for […]
“The biggest challenge as a male advocate in a male-dominated society is trying to change the perception of men,” says Wayne Polout, his voice steady but weighted with experience. Wayne Polout is a Health Extension Officer at the Palmalmal Rural Health Centre in Pomio District, East New Britain Province. For nearly five years, he has […]
Local Landowners and the Central Province and National Governments will have equity in Pacific Lime and Cement’s development at Kido, following the signing of a Project Development Agreement [PDA]. The PDA initialed by Chairman for State Negotiating Team, Mr. Dairi Vele, was announced by Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, at PNG Investment […]
Vanimo came to a standstill today as hundreds of grieving residents flooded the airport to welcome home late Telefomim MP and Works and Highways Minister, Solan Mirisim. Reflecting the deep respect held for a man widely regarded as a champion of the Sepik people, his casket arrived shortly after midday aboard a Tropic Air flight […]
Five teachers serving at the extremely remote Karamui High School in the Salt Nomane Karamui District of Simbu Province are calling on authorities for urgent assistance to return home following the close of the 2025 academic year. One of the affected teachers, Peter Emmanuel Siba, told NBC News that they are still awaiting payment of […]
Tokua Airport in East New Britain can now accommodate Airbus A220 aircrafts on temporary basis to help address passenger demand during this peak period. National Airports Corporation Acting Managing Director Dominic Kaumu says the arrangement commences today, providing additional capacity in this busy festive season. Kaumu said NAC is also able to facilitate temporary nigh […]