The Papua New Guinea Education Ministry has officially begun welcoming delegates from 19 pacific countries for the highly anticipated 2025 Conference Pacific Education Minister (CPEM) meeting to be held in the nation’s capital. Minister for Education Lucas Dawa Dekene said, Papua New Guinea is honoured to bring together ministers, senior officials, civil society, teaching and learning communities, faith-based organisations and private sector amongst other stakeholders from across the world to engage in critical discussions on shaping the future of education in the Pacific. Scheduled from March 18-20 March 2025, this will be the second Conference of Pacific Education Ministers (CPEM)…
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Prime Minister James Marape has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) as top national priorities. Acknowledging the ongoing challenges of violence against women and the structural barriers to gender equality, Prime Minister James Marape will lead a high-level parliamentary event on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, ahead of National Women’s Day on March 24. This significant gathering, set to be held at the National Parliament and the State Function Room, will bring together Members of Parliament (MPs), key government agencies, civil society leaders, and international development partners. The event…
Prime Minister James Marape announced that as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th Independence anniversary, the country will undergo a structural reset for the next 50 years. A key aspect of this reset is adopting the nation’s Christian identity, as outlined in the National Constitution’s preamble, following last week’s constitutional amendment. The Prime Minister said just as the country’s founding leaders had their vision to structure the country with Independence in mind, PNG has now arrived at its 50 years and the time for this generation of leaders to continue this vision by enhancing the country’s structures and mechanisms. “In…
The recent launching of the Boera Tailoring Hub in the Central province also saw the successful completion of a month advanced tailoring and design training course with the graduation of 40 participants. Through ExxonMobil’s support in the 1-month training, 20 singer sewing machines and 4 overlockers were acquired for the training and will serve as the foundation for the Boera Tailoring Hub and Garment factory. The tailoring hub will produce school uniforms for village schools, ensuring that families no longer have to travel to the city to buy new sets. Under the mentorship of PNG fashion designer Elizabeth Omeri of…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC), in partnership with long-standing partner, Trukai Industries Limited, launched the much-anticipated Trukai Fun Run for 2025 at the Grand Papua Hotel last night in Port Moresby city. This annual event aims to raise funds for Team PNG’s preparation and participation in major international competitions through the sale of Trukai Fun Run T-shirts. Proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will go towards directly supporting Team PNG participation at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, scheduled from June 29 to July 9, 2025. A contingent of over 160 athletes and officials will proudly represent…
Papua New Guinea’s journey toward joining the National Rugby League in 2028 has moved forward with the launch of an enhanced youth competition. This new tournament will bring together the country’s top young players to compete in a high-stakes, 7-week challenge. The new competition, a collaboration between the Papua New Guinea RFL and the PNG NRL Bid, will build on the success of last year’s inaugural weekend of matches in Goroka, which was attended by Prime Minister James Marape. This upgraded version promises to be even more exciting and competitive. The idea behind last year’s competition was to bring the…
Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new boat-building project at Galowa village near Bwagaoia Station on Misima Island in the Milne Bay province last Friday. He announced that the project would support the locals in promoting the district’s coastal fisheries program. The boat-building initiative is part of a larger fishing project launched on the Island. Mr. Leonard confirmed that the first phase, including land identification at Galowa village, had been completed. “The landowners have all come to an agreement for the project to take place on their land and have started clearing the area…
As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program, first aid and sports medicine training were conducted in Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently at Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby. This followed previous sessions focused on coaching and refereeing for rugby league and touch football. The first aid course covered key skills, including CPR, the use of defibrillators, and the management of common injuries such as asthma and allergic reactions. Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Alison, one of the ADF Sports Trainer Facilitators, shared that stage two of the Sports Trainer Course will concentrate on field behavior,…
The Samarai-Murua District in Milne Bay Province launched its fishing program on Friday at Bwagaoia Station, on Misima Island. The event featured singing groups, traditional performances, and a live band, providing entertainment for delegates and attendees who travelled from nearby islands and throughout Misima to celebrate the occasion. Member for Samarai-Murua Isi Henry Leonard in his official remarks, said he shared a similar vision with others since the closure of the Misima Mines in 2004. It had been 27 long years from 1998 to 2025, and this vision of the people and dream was now becoming a reality. He said…
Following a recent visit from PNG Football Association Futsal and Beach Soccer Coordinator Tonga Esira, there was a strong surge of interest in beach soccer and futsal in Manus Province. The visit has ignited enthusiasm for football lovers, with strong backing from Provincial Administrator Mr. Mame Kasalau MBE, showcasing that both beach soccer and futsal are ready to kick off on a high note. Mr. Kasalau, a member of bronze medal winning team in 1987 Pacific Games in Noumea, New Caledonia has demonstrated a deep commitment to football and pledged his support through the Manus Soccer Association. “I am challenging…