From across Papua New Guinea
PNG Air Limited has officially welcomed the latest addition to its fleet, a brand-new 70-seat ATR 72-600 series aircraft. Named Wewak, the aircraft touched down at Jacksons International Airport at approximately 4:10 PM yesterday. It marks the fourth aircraft to arrive in the last six months as part of the airline’s ambitious fleet renewal and […]
The spirit of ‘mama blo nation’ is set to take the pitch this June following the Wewak Football Association’s [WFA] announcement of the Lady Veronica Cup, an annual women’s soccer tournament dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of the Lady Veronica’s Somare. After WFA’s recent elevation to full membership within the PNG Football Association […]
Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has extended his best wishes to Miss Bird of Paradise PNG 2025–2026, Iampela Popena, as she journeys on at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nadi, Fiji, with the crowning night scheduled for 14 February 2026. Governor Rapa said he first became acquainted with Miss Popena during the inaugural Miss […]
Huonville Primary School refuses to let nature stand in the way of its future. After battling a devastating termite infestation seven years ago and a destructive windstorm just two weeks ago, the school is rising again, bolstered by a K100,000 emergency assistance from the Lae City Authority [LCA]. The funding, presented at the school grounds […]
The SP PNG Hunters will bring elite rugby league back to the Eastern Highlands for the first time in nearly seven years, confirming a historic pre-season trial match against the Ipswich Jets at the National Sports Institute. The clash, scheduled for Sunday, 22nd February, would be first time the Hunters have taken a fixture to […]
Eleven suspects surrendered to police yesterday afternoon following a violent weekend that saw two police vehicles and two houses destroyed by fire. The unrest stemmed from the alleged murder of a young girl by her boyfriend on New Year’s Eve. In retaliation, her grieving relatives reportedly set fire to two houses in the suspect’s village. […]
The National Capital District Volleyball Association [NCDVA] will get back to the courts this weekend with a primary mission to ensure every club is battle-ready and correctly tiered for the year ahead. NCDVA president Wally Irau has confirmed that the 2026 pre-season, kicking off this Saturday, February 14, at the Taurama Aquatic Indoor Centre [TAIC], […]
A long-neglected ring road in Central Province is finally receiving a major facelift, with long-overdue rehabilitation works now underway. Central provincial government has intervened after decades of neglect, with a funding of K500,000 to upgrade the Sirinumu ring road in Hiri Koiari district. For almost 40 years, the road was left to deteriorate, cutting off […]
Police in Madang dedicated their 2026 operations to God this week with a dedication mass at the Holy Spirit Catholic Cathedral. Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim said the mass was a change from the traditional parade that marks the commencement of police operations every year. The special dedication mass was attended by all sectional […]
The Oceania Football Confederation [OFC] has confirmed that Melbourne will serve as the battleground for the third round of the OFC Pro League, with 15 matches scheduled across two venues starting later this month. The competition, running from February 21 to March 4, will utilize the state-of-the-art Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University […]