After several years without representation, the people of Central Bougainville once again have a voice in Parliament. This comes following the official welcome of newly elected MP Jim Miringtoro by OUR PATI leader and Mining Minister Rainbo Paita, along with members of the party, at Jacksons Domestic Terminal. Minister Paita expressed his congratulations and praised Miringtoro’s return, highlighting the wealth of experience he brings as a former senior leader. He noted that the election result was a clear mandate from the people, reflecting their confidence in a proven and capable representative. “His a very senior member, a former member and…
Author: Paula DAVID
SP Brewery this week launched a special limited-edition packaging for its iconic SP Lager, commemorating Papua New Guinea’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence. The commemorative cans and bottles, designed to evoke national pride and unity, are hitting the market now and will be available until after the independence celebrations. At a press conference held at the SP Brewery brew kettle Wednesday afternoon, SP Brewery Managing Director Mr. Ed Weggemans highlighted the significance of the milestone. “The year 2025 marks a defining milestone in Papua New Guinea’s history: 50 years of independence, identity, and growth,” Mr. Weggemans stated. “In celebration of…
Ok Tedi Mining Limited has signed a partnership agreement with the Rumginae School of Nursing, offering students vital hands-on training at the Tabubil Hospital. The agreement, formalized in April, allows nursing students to gain practical clinical experience at the Level 5 hospital, which serves both the Ok Tedi workforce and surrounding communities. “Ok Tedi is a responsible miner with a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and social responsibility.” “Our support for the Rumginae School of Nursing reflects our ongoing efforts to create lasting positive change in the areas we operate,” said Mr Raymond Singamis, Manager Health Services for…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) is currently into its fifth day of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus vaccination campaign, aiming to protect women aged 15 to 44 and pregnant women across the Moresby South area in the Nation’s Capital. The campaign, which commenced on Tuesday, June 10th, is making strides in reaching communities through various avenues. Other areas including the Moresby North West and Moresby North East areas will be conducted after. NCDPHA HEO & Acting Deputy Director of Public Health Family Health Services Janet Pongone, confirmed that teams are actively rolling out the Maternal, Neonatal, Perinatal (MNP)…
BSP Financial Group has enhanced its reconciliation system through a partnership with SmartStream Technologies, bringing faster, more accurate transaction processing to its over two million customers across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The upgrade is a major step in BSP’s digital transformation, streamlining workflows, improving financial oversight, and reducing dispute resolution times. The new system includes SmartStream’s Affinity module — an AI-driven tool that uses observational learning to automate and optimise decision-making. BSP Group Chief Operating Officer, Nuni Kulu, said the deployment reinforces the bank’s commitment to adopting advanced technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. “With over two million…
The New Ireland Provincial Government (NIPG) has entered a strategic three-year partnership with two key rugby union bodies, marking a major step forward in the development of the sport across the province. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed on Friday, 6 June 2025, between NIPG, the New Ireland Rugby Union (NIRU), and Capital Rugby Union (CRU). The agreement aims to strengthen rugby union’s grassroots and elite programs in New Ireland by combining resources, expertise, and funding. Under the MoU, the NIPG has committed a total of K450,000 in funding to NIRU over a three-year period, with annual…
Prime Minister James Marape has conveyed his warmest wishes to His Majesty King Charles III, King of Papua New Guinea and Head of the Commonwealth, in celebration of His Majesty’s Official Birthday, which will be observed across the country with a national public holiday today, Tuesday, 17 June. “On behalf of the Government and People of Papua New Guinea, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III as we join the wider Commonwealth in honouring this special occasion,” Prime Minister Marape said. “His Majesty represents unity, continuity, and dedicated service. Papua New Guinea remains a proud member…
Port Moresby is grappling with a recently detected polio emergency, leading to a focused vaccination campaign in the Moresby South electorate with the aim to curb the spread of the virus, which was identified approximately three weeks ago. The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) has confirmed that polio vaccination for children under five years old is being integrated into the ongoing Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Campaign, specifically targeting Moresby South. This strategic focus is a direct response to the detection of poliovirus in this area, including the Joyce Bay locality, as confirmed by health surveillance teams…
PNG’s rugby league super star Judah Rimbu has officially returned to the SP PNG Hunters club for the remainder for the 2025 Hostplus Cup season. Rimbu, the 2024 recipient of the QRL’s prestigious Petero Civoniceva Medal for the competition’s best and fairest player, returns to Papua New Guinea after a short stint with English Super League side Castleford Tigers. The Tigers released Rimbu as part of a midseason restructuring of their playing roster. Head Coach Paul Aiton welcomed his return: “I am happy to have Judah back for the rest of the season. He’s a quality player; he brings energy…
For the first time in the history of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition, all games of the Amazing Round will be held in Port Moresby during the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup. The event will take place over the weekend of Saturday, 21st June, and Sunday, 22nd June, featuring triple-header matches on both days at the Santos National Football Stadium. Stanley Hondina, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL), said: “At PNGRFL and PNGNRLC, we continuously explore new ways to grow Rugby League in PNG, and this year brings several exciting firsts.”…