From across Papua New Guinea
Construction of Bunsil High School on Siassi Island in Tewae-Siassi is progressing steadily, with major focus placed on the school facilities and staff housing. The three completed staff houses are expected to help attract and retain teachers on the island, ensuring stable staffing when the school begins full operations. Recent site assessments and images supplied […]
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] is conducting an additional recruitment drive at the Bomana National Centre of Excellence [NCoE] in the National Capital District [NCD] to increase the number of recruits entering police training. With the opening of new infrastructure at the Bomana NCoE, the RPNGC Management has increased the intake per batch […]
The National Court has refused an application seeking to stop a directive by Acting Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi to set aside two ballot boxes from counting in the Dei Open by-election. The application was filed by plaintiff Desmond Kipa following a directive issued by the PNG Electoral Commission [PNGEC] on February 4, 2026. In its […]
As of 2pm today, following the 17th elimination of Candidate Number 12, Kunjil Raps Konga, who polled 6,363 votes, the race for the Dei Open seat remains tight. Independent candidate Tui Ekil continues to lead with 17,452 votes, followed by James Pini in second place on 12,723 votes. Sam Koim sits third with 12,273 votes, […]
London Broncos have issued an injury update on the back of their bruising Challenge Cup defeat to Bradford Bulls, with Papua New Guinean centre Alex Max sidelined for the next five weeks. Jason Demetriou’s new-look Broncos side remain unbeaten in the Championship so far this term, as most expected, and last weekend got the chance […]
Concerns are mounting over the delayed release of Tuition Fee Free [TFF] funds as schools across the country enter their second month of the academic year. Francis Arigini, Headmaster of Holy Spirit Primary, Madang’s largest primary school, confirmed last week that his institution has yet to receive its first-quarter allocation despite classes having commenced on […]
Milne Bay Governor Gordon Henry Wesley has successfully passed a K269 million provincial budget for 2026, a significant increase from the previous year’s K245 million. The money plan themed ‘Consolidation and Partnership for Development’, was presented last Friday to a newly formed assembly following the recent LLG elections. While the budget represents a K24 million […]
Allan Milne has returned to the helm of Air Niugini, reclaiming the position of Chief Executive Officer five years after his initial resignation. The announcement was made this morning by the State-Owned Airline Board Chairman, Karl Yalo, during a press briefing at Air Niugini Headquarters in Port Moresby. Addressing the media, Milne outlined the critical […]
The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team has officially named its final 23-member squad following an intensive month-long national training camp at the PNGFA Academy in 11-Mile, Lae. The announcement comes as PNGFA President John Kapi Natto visited the team, proudly known as the PNG Bilums at the Academy today, where he offered words […]
The Sohe District Development Authority [DDA], led by chairman and local MP Henry John Amuli, has launched a strategic shift in its Small to Medium Enterprise [SME] funding model for 2026. Moving away from direct cash grants, the DDA has introduced the “Back to the Garden of Eden” initiative. This program focuses on intensive agricultural […]