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22/01/2026
IMPROVED CONDITIONS SET FOR FRIDAYS OFC PRO LEAGUE MATCHES IN AUCKLAND
IMPROVED CONDITIONS SET FOR FRIDAYS OFC PRO LEAGUE MATCHES IN AUCKLAND
Improved weather conditions are expected to allow Friday’s round of OFC Pro League matches to…
8 hours ago
NEW SCHOOL OF NURSING IN MT HAGEN OPENS THIS YEAR
NEW SCHOOL OF NURSING IN MT HAGEN OPENS THIS YEAR
The newly established Mt Hagen School of Nursing is set to start enrolling students this year,…
8 hours ago
INFLUENZA A IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNTRY
INFLUENZA A IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNTRY
The National Department of Health is closely observing an increase in the number of respiratory flu…
14 hours ago
21/01/2026
FINONGAN–GAFANG–BUNGKI–WAWIN RING ROAD PROJECT COMMENCES
FINONGAN–GAFANG–BUNGKI–WAWIN RING ROAD PROJECT COMMENCES
The Nawaeb District Development Authority (DDA) has officially launched the…
January 21, 2026
PNG CURRENTLY IN THE PEAK OF THE WET SEASON: NWS
PNG CURRENTLY IN THE PEAK OF THE WET SEASON: NWS
People living along the coastlines of Papua New Guinea (PNG) as well as those out on the islands…
January 21, 2026
ENGAN LEADERS PRAISED FOR UNITY TO BRING IN PEACE
ENGAN LEADERS PRAISED FOR UNITY TO BRING IN PEACE
The unity shown by the political leaders of Enga province in the face of illegal guns fueling…
January 21, 2026
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL REGISTRATION IN PNG
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL REGISTRATION IN PNG
With new schools popping up in the country, ever wondered what’s the process behind starting a…
January 21, 2026
FILM REVIEW: ZOOTOPIA 2 (2025)
FILM REVIEW: ZOOTOPIA 2 (2025)
Director(s): Jared Bush & Byron HowardCast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan,…
January 21, 2026
INLAND FRESHWATER FISH FARMING RAPIDLY GROWING IN THE HIGHLANDS
INLAND FRESHWATER FISH FARMING RAPIDLY GROWING IN THE HIGHLANDS
Inland Freshwater fish farming is now booming in the Highlands region with more farmers switching…
January 21, 2026
PNG HEKARI’S PRO LEAGUE MATCH DEFERRED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
PNG HEKARI’S PRO LEAGUE MATCH DEFERRED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has postponed two OFC Pro League matches scheduled to be…
January 21, 2026
JIWAKA'S FIRST EVER ALL- GIRLS SCHOOL IS SET TO OPEN
JIWAKA'S FIRST EVER ALL- GIRLS SCHOOL IS SET TO OPEN
Jiwaka Province is preparing to welcome its first all-girls school- the Gobo Girls School of…
January 21, 2026
20/01/2026
DARU, A POTENITAL INVESTMENT DESTINATION
DARU, A POTENITAL INVESTMENT DESTINATION
When one thinks of Daru in the Western province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), it's usually a small…
January 20, 2026
EXPANDED CHILD NUTRITION PROJECT AIMS TO REACH 30, 000 BENEFICIARIES
EXPANDED CHILD NUTRITION PROJECT AIMS TO REACH 30, 000 BENEFICIARIES
The Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) Project has set an ambitious target to reach…
January 20, 2026
MISS BIRD OF PARADISE ALL SET FOR MISS PACIFIC ISLANDS PAGEANT
MISS BIRD OF PARADISE ALL SET FOR MISS PACIFIC ISLANDS PAGEANT
Iampela Popena, crowned Miss Bird of Paradise PNG 2025-2026, is gearing up to represent Papua New…
January 20, 2026
NO PROJECT FEES MUST BE CHARGED WITHOUT APPROVAL: DR. KOMBRA
NO PROJECT FEES MUST BE CHARGED WITHOUT APPROVAL: DR. KOMBRA
The Department of Education has clarified the legal context surrounding the collection of project…
January 20, 2026
POLLING ON FOR DEI OPEN BY ELECTION
POLLING ON FOR DEI OPEN BY ELECTION
Polling for the Dei Open by election in Western Highlands province began on Saturday, January 17th…
January 20, 2026
DR. KOMBRA CLARIFIES ON TEACHING QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
DR. KOMBRA CLARIFIES ON TEACHING QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
The Department of Education has restated its commitment to ensuring the competency of teachers,…
January 20, 2026
19/01/2026
CROCS THREATENING LIVES OF LOCALS ALONG THE AROMA COAST
CROCS THREATENING LIVES OF LOCALS ALONG THE AROMA COAST
Saltwater crocodiles lately have been seen along the Aroma Coast in the Central province where…
January 19, 2026
RABAUL LLG LEADERS BEGIN WEEK-LONG INDUCTION PROGRAM
RABAUL LLG LEADERS BEGIN WEEK-LONG INDUCTION PROGRAM
Local Level Government (LLG) leaders from across the Rabaul District in East New Britain province…
January 19, 2026
LEWAS COACH CONFIDENT THE GIRL CAN BOUNCE BACK
LEWAS COACH CONFIDENT THE GIRL CAN BOUNCE BACK
The PNG Lewas may have stumbled in their opening match, but faith inside the camp of comeback…
January 19, 2026
NO ONE SHOULD PAY FEES AT EFTPOS FOR CASHBACKS: ICCC
NO ONE SHOULD PAY FEES AT EFTPOS FOR CASHBACKS: ICCC
It is common practice in most shops that has been going on for so long where when one uses an…
January 19, 2026
TEACHERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION THROUGH STRIKE
TEACHERS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION THROUGH STRIKE
As the 2026 academic year begins with teachers resuming duties today Monday January 19th, some…
January 19, 2026
EDUCATION SECRETARY CLARIFIES THE 1-6-6 POLICY
EDUCATION SECRETARY CLARIFIES THE 1-6-6 POLICY
The National Government is pushing forward with the structural reform in its education system,…
January 19, 2026
DR KOMBRA REASSURES THAT STANDARDS WILL REMAIN HIGH
DR KOMBRA REASSURES THAT STANDARDS WILL REMAIN HIGH
Secretary for Education Dr Uke Kombra has reassured parents, teachers, and communities that high…
January 19, 2026
WAU- WARIA SOCCER OPEN LEAGUE ATTRACKS MANY
WAU- WARIA SOCCER OPEN LEAGUE ATTRACKS MANY
A record number of teams have come together in Wau-Waria district for the seven-day Wau-Waria…
January 19, 2026
MADANG GOVERNOR'S CUP TOURNAMENT HEADS INTO FINALS
MADANG GOVERNOR'S CUP TOURNAMENT HEADS INTO FINALS
The Governor's Cup tournament held at Almami Local Level Government (LLG) in the Bogia District of…
January 19, 2026
GOVERNMENT FREE EDUCATION POLICY GETS INCREASED FUNDING FOR 2026
GOVERNMENT FREE EDUCATION POLICY GETS INCREASED FUNDING FOR 2026
The government’s free education policy will continue this year, with a significant increase in…
January 19, 2026
18/01/2026
PNG HEKARI FC GOES DOWN TO SOLOMON KINGS IN OFC PRO LEAGUE
PNG HEKARI FC GOES DOWN TO SOLOMON KINGS IN OFC PRO LEAGUE
The PNG Hekari FC's start in the OFC Professional League campaign did not go as hoped for after…
January 18, 2026
MADANG PPC CONDEMNS DISREGARD FOR SEA SAFETY AMID BOAT MISHAP
MADANG PPC CONDEMNS DISREGARD FOR SEA SAFETY AMID BOAT MISHAP
Madang Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has expressed deep…
January 18, 2026
PUMA ENERGY PNG OPENS REFURBISHED AVIATION DEPOT IN BUKA
PUMA ENERGY PNG OPENS REFURBISHED AVIATION DEPOT IN BUKA
The refurbished Puma Aviation Depot at Buka in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) is now…
January 18, 2026
BREAKING THE SILENCE: THE FIGHT AGAINST FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
BREAKING THE SILENCE: THE FIGHT AGAINST FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Fear, cultural pressure, and economic dependence, continue to hinder many survivors of family and…
January 18, 2026
9 MILE SDA YOUTHS DELIVER GOSPEL IN INDONESIA
9 MILE SDA YOUTHS DELIVER GOSPEL IN INDONESIA
During the 2025-2026 holiday break, 28 youths from the 9 Mile Seventh Day Adventist Church Choir…
January 18, 2026
NEW HIGH SCHOOL OPENS IN TIME FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
NEW HIGH SCHOOL OPENS IN TIME FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
Huon Gulf District has opened a newly established high school funded through the Infrastructure…
January 18, 2026
KICKS4 PROMOTES INCLUSION HEALTH AWARENESS IN BALIMO
KICKS4 PROMOTES INCLUSION HEALTH AWARENESS IN BALIMO
A community-based soccer tournament held in Balimo has marked the conclusion of the Kicks4Western…
January 18, 2026
FSV POLICE OFFICERS GO BEYOND TO PROTECT SURVIVORS
FSV POLICE OFFICERS GO BEYOND TO PROTECT SURVIVORS
Family and Sexual Violence (FSV) police officers play a critical role far beyond arrests, guiding…
January 18, 2026
FEMALE FIREFIGHTER AMONGST FOUR TO GET SPECIALIST TRAINING IN TAIWAN
FEMALE FIREFIGHTER AMONGST FOUR TO GET SPECIALIST TRAINING IN TAIWAN
Five firefighters, including a female officer, have travelled to Taiwan to take part in a 12-day…
January 18, 2026
16/01/2026
REMINGTON GROUP OPENS SECOND HI- TEK STORE IN LAE
REMINGTON GROUP OPENS SECOND HI- TEK STORE IN LAE
The second Remington Hi- Tk retail store has opened in Lae city today, giving residents and…
January 16, 2026
EDUCATION SECRETARY CONFIRMS SCHOOL RESUMPTION DATES
EDUCATION SECRETARY CONFIRMS SCHOOL RESUMPTION DATES
The 2026 academic year will officially kick off next week with teachers resuming their duties on…
January 16, 2026
FSV LEAVES LASTING SCARS ON WOMEN, CHILDREN & COMMUNITIES
FSV LEAVES LASTING SCARS ON WOMEN, CHILDREN & COMMUNITIES
Family and sexual violence continues to have devastating impacts on women, children and entire…
January 16, 2026
BSP KEREVAT BRANCH BURNT BY FIRE, STAFF ALL SAFE
BSP KEREVAT BRANCH BURNT BY FIRE, STAFF ALL SAFE
BSP staff and customers at Kerevat in the East New Britain province had to be evacuated from the…
January 16, 2026
SEPIK FUTSAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES 2026 SEASON
SEPIK FUTSAL ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES 2026 SEASON
The Sepik Futsal Association (SFA) has officially launched its 2026 program with key calendar…
January 16, 2026
HOSKINS RUNWAY TO BE SHORTENED FOR UPGRADE WORKS
HOSKINS RUNWAY TO BE SHORTENED FOR UPGRADE WORKS
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) has advised travelers and stakeholders that the Hoskins…
January 16, 2026
EDUCATION SECRETARY DISMISSES STRIKE CLAIMS, WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION
EDUCATION SECRETARY DISMISSES STRIKE CLAIMS, WARNS AGAINST MISINFORMATION
Secretary for Education Dr Uke Kombra has dismissed claims circulating on social media that…
January 16, 2026
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IMPROVED CONDITIONS SET FOR FRIDAYS OFC PRO LEAGUE MATCHES IN AUCKLAND
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8 hours ago
NEW SCHOOL OF NURSING IN MT HAGEN OPENS THIS YEAR
NEW SCHOOL OF NURSING IN MT HAGEN OPENS THIS YEAR
The newly established Mt Hagen School of Nursing is set to start enrolling students this year,…
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The National Department of Health is closely observing an increase in the number of respiratory flu…
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FINONGAN–GAFANG–BUNGKI–WAWIN RING ROAD PROJECT COMMENCES
FINONGAN–GAFANG–BUNGKI–WAWIN RING ROAD PROJECT COMMENCES
The Nawaeb District Development Authority (DDA) has officially launched the…
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