The AFL Under- 17 Pacific Nations Challenge is coming up in September from the 12th to the 14th in Cairns, Australia and the youngsters from Papua New Guinea (PNG) are also participating, an opportunity of a lifetime for upcoming players, coaches and umpires in the AFL PNG Academy. AFL PNG Development Chairman Mr. Ekonia Peni said he is proud to see more opportunities for young Papua New Guineans to showcase their talent in Australia. “I have no doubt this opportunity will be fulfilling both on and off the footy field during such a special time for our country. We have…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The PNG Open 2025 Golf tournament is currently on with an array of contingent of professional golfers here in Port Moresby city for the challenge. The PNG Open 2025 teed off yesterday, Thursday 14th August at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club where Prime Minister James Marape welcomed the largest-ever contingent of professional golfers to compete in Papua New Guinea, declaring the 2025 PNG Open a milestone moment for both the sport and the country’s international profile. Prime Minister Marape said the four-day event — part of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia— brought together over 120 professional golfers from…
The new National Monitoring and Coordination Authority (NMCA) Policy framework which was launched last night in Port Moresby city, aims to ensure efficiency in the implementation of services in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The NMCA Policy framework provides the strategic and administrative foundation for operationalize a central coordination mechanism to drive whole of government performance, accountability, and results-based implementation across all sectors and levels of government. Anchored in the Government’s commitment to address weak implementation, disjointed oversight, and poor service delivery- as highlighted in successive reviews and reinforced in the 40- Year Review by the National Research Institute- this framework…
The National Superannuation Fund Limited (Nasfund) has joined forces with Paradise Private Hospital (PPH) to enable its members to get discounts the next time they visit the hospital for medical care. This was achieved when PPH officially joined both the Employer to Employer (E2E) Discount Program and the Member Discount Program (MDP), becoming one of Nasfund’s newest loyalty partners. The signing took place on Thursday, August 7th, 2025, marking the beginning of a partnership aimed at providing Nasfund members and registered employers with 10% discounts on a wide range of healthcare services offered at Paradise Private Hospital, located along Taurama…
The fully restored Lombrum Naval Base in Manus province was officially opened yesterday much to the delight of the Papua New Guinea Government, the Defence Force and the people of Manus. Prime Minister James Marape who was at the ceremony, described the official opening of the fully restored Lombrum Naval Base as a “historic and strategic leap” in Papua New Guinea’s defence capability, marking one of the most significant military infrastructure investments in the nation’s 50-year history. Speaking alongside Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, the Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude to the Government and people of Australia — particularly…
The by elections are drawing to a close with most of the contested seat declaring winners already with Porgera Paiela in Enga province and Kabwum in Morobe province being the latest to do so, with both Members elect to take their place amongst the other leaders in parliament. Prime Minister James Marape very recently extended his heartfelt congratulations to Gidron Maso Karipe, Member-elect for Porgera-Paiela in Enga Province, and Patrick Basa, new MP for Kabwum in Morobe Province on their victories respectively. “On behalf of the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea, I congratulate the Member-elect for Porgera-Paiela…
Member for Moresby South and Foreign Affairs Minister, Justin Tkatchenko has pledged to work together with the newly elected Motu-Koita Assembly Members to ensure service delivery to the people on the south side of Port Moresby city. Speaking at the recent luncheon he hosted for the newly elected members representing the Eastern Region, Minister Tkatchenko affirmed his support for the Assembly members in the lead-up to the next National Election in 2027. He assured the leaders that he would work closely with them in delivering the much-needed services to the people of Moresby South. The MP said there is a…
After opening its second flagship branch in Wewak town in East Sepik province just a month ago, TISA Bank has opened its third flagship branch in the big city of Kokopo in East New Britain Province. This latest TISA Bank branch opening reinforces its commitment to expanding banking access for the underbanked and unbanked communities across Papua New Guinea (PNG). The launch ceremony was officiated by the Governor of East New Britain Province, Hon. Michael Marum, and witnessed by Open Member (MP) for Kokopo, Ereman ToBaining Jr., and business community representation by Dame Sandra Lau, owner of Tropicana Ltd. Governor…
It is just over a month to go before Papua New Guinea marks its 50th Anniversary of Independence, so it is only fitting that a statue of the man who gained the country’s independence stands tall at Waigani, Port Moresby city. Last evening saw the unveiling of the live size bronze statue of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare unveiled at the National Parliament House witnessed by the family of the Grand Chief, including his wife Lady Veronica Somare, the prime minister, State Ministers and Members of Parliament and foreign dignitaries invited for the significant occasion. Prime Minister James Marape in…
Since its opening over forty (40) years ago, the National Parliament has served as the house of the people, serving the interest of the people and upholding the democratic process of government. This was the statement made by the Speaker of Parliament, Job Pomat today to commemorate the 41st Anniversary of the National Parliament, which was celebrated at the Parliament premises in Port Moresby city. Pomat described the Parliament as a powerful symbol of Papua New Guinea’s democracy, identity and national unity. These year’s theme of celebration is ” One People, One Nation, One Country”. Reflecting on this year’s theme,…