From across Papua New Guinea
Jiwaka Provincial Police Commander [PPC], acting Superintendent Laimo Asi, has confirmed that seven suspects are in custody following a violent confrontation that left a police vehicle destroyed and a policewoman injured last Saturday at Rotbum. The unrest began when the primary suspect, driving an unroadworthy vehicle loaded with coffee cherries, allegedly defied a roadblock conducted […]
The SP PNG Hunters are set to unleash a wave of fresh talent in their first preseason hit-out against the Northern Pride this weekend. Assistant coach Enoch Maki says the club is eager to see their new recruits take center stage during the trial in Cairns. The Hunters head into the match after nearly four […]
Port Moresby General Hospital is urging the public to take preventive measures, particularly during the current rainy season, following an increase in dengue fever and malaria cases. In a statement released yesterday, Chief Executive Officer Dr Paki Molumi confirmed that the hospital has recorded 86 positive dengue cases and 18 malaria cases, including infections caused […]
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], […]