From across Papua New Guinea
The PNG Lewas have clawed their way back into ICC T20 World Cup contention, securing a vital three-wicket victory over Namibia to set up a “do-or-die” showdown against the United States today. Coming off the back of two bruising losses to Ireland and Bangladesh, the Lewas entered yesterday’s fixture knowing anything less than a win […]
The Member for Wau Waria District, Marsh Narewec, travelled from the remote Waria area of his district, where he had been personally overseeing road construction, directly to Lae and onward to Bunsil Station on Siassi Island to attend the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea’s [ELCPNG] 35th Synod, hosted by the Tewai-Siassi District. Narewec […]
An elderly man died while attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea’s [ELCPNG] 35th Synod on Siassi Island in the Tewai-Siassi District of Morobe Province on Wednesday, the 21st of January. Despite efforts by the ELCPNG’s top medical team, the man died halfway through the week-long synod due to pre-existing health conditions that […]
After going down to Solomon Kings on Sunday and having their match against Tahiti United rescheduled to another date due to bad weather, PNG Hekari FC will be searching for their first win when they face off with South Melbourne FC tomorrow in Auckland. South Melbourne FC also had their previous fixture with the Solomon […]
More than 5,000 delegates from the 17 districts of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea [ELCPNG] gathered at Bunsil Station in Tewai–Siassi District, Morobe Province, for the Church’s 35th National Synod, which began on Sunday. The week-long synod is being held under the theme “Stand Firm, We Are Free,” bringing together church leaders, […]
Huonville Primary School in Lae has been badly affected by heavy rain and strong winds that hit the city on Thursday night, January 22, between 9pm and 10pm. Six makeshift classrooms used by Grade 5 and 6 students were destroyed during the storm. The damage has left the school without enough learning space ahead of […]
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has appealed to his people to surrender their illegal factory-made guns to the authorities in a bid to curb gun violence and promote peace. During the first Provincial Assembly Meeting on Tuesday in Tari, Governor Undialu announced a K5 million funding allocation for the gun surrender exercise, which will involve engaging […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] has officially opened its 2026 operations year with a dedication service held at the hospital campus this week. Held under the theme “Reset, Recommit, Dedicate for a New Beginning in the Public Service,” the service brought together healthcare workers, departmental heads and support staff of the Authority to […]
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has praised the commitment of 18 Correctional Service officers who worked hard to revive the Hawa Correctional Service institution after it was closed for many years. He said their dedication has helped improve the institution. Young warder officers at Hawa CS are now relieved after the opening of the new 16-Men […]
The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team, the PNG Bilums, has commenced its preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 OFC Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Fiji from 27 February to 7 March. A 40-member provisional squad has been assembled in Lae and is currently training at the PNGFA Academy at 11-mile, […]