PNG's Deputy Parliament Speaker dies
THE Deputy Speaker of the Papua New Guinea National Parliament died this morning in a private hospital.Western Province’s South Fly MP Aide Ganasi died at the Pacific International Hospital in Port...
View Article36 public servants complete ethics short course
36 Papua New Guinean public servants have completed an intensive ethics short course delivered through the Pacific Leadership and Governance Precinct.The three-day course provided the participants with...
View ArticleBarba leaves NRL after testing positive to cocaine
Ben Barba has been granted an immediate release from his playing contract after reportedly testing positive to cocaine.News Corp Australia revealed on Tuesday that he was tested four days after...
View ArticleVillage Motors Dolphins Sign former PNG Hunter Thompson Teteh
The Village Motors Dolphins have just announced the signing of former PNG Hunters Centre Thompson Teteh.Teteh was in dynamic form prior to suffering a season ending injury in against the Townsville...
View ArticlePNG PM Peter O'Neill congratulates US president elect Donald Trump
Donald John Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States last night in a stunning culmination of an explosive, populist and polarizing campaign that took relentless aim at the institutions...
View ArticleDonald Trump: Protesters take to US streets to rally against election result
Throngs of demonstrators have held marches across the United States to protest Republican Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential election, blasting his campaign rhetoric about...
View ArticleRefugees on Nauru and Manus Island may be resettled in US
The Turnbull government has given its strongest signal yet that a deal is in the wind with the United States to settle 1,800 refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.The Australian newspaper reported that...
View ArticleRookies and regulars ready to raise curtain
None other than ever-present Brazil await hosts and tournament debutants Papua New Guinea on the opening day of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Meanwhile, Canada kick off against Spain, who are back...
View ArticleFan Zone of Papua New Guinea 2016 to be launched
The football fans in Port Moresby can experience the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup tournament outside the stadiums through the Fan Zone that provides a unique opportunity for fans to celebrate women’s...
View ArticleKauzi appointed deputy governor of Bank of PNG
THE Bank of Papua New Guinea has a new Deputy Governor – Dr Gae Yandabing Kauzi.Kauzi has been with Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) for ore than 20 years as a researcher, research coordinator, research...
View ArticleFiji and Vanuatu congratulates Trump
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has written to US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory.In his letter, Bainimarama, on behalf of the Fijian Government and...
View ArticleBennett roasts players''inability' after Four Nations exit
England coach Wayne Bennett has taken aim at the 'inability' of his players to step up on big occasions after his side was dumped from the Four Nations following a 36-18 loss to Australia.The match...
View ArticleNew study reveals gaps in Pacific HIV prevention efforts
Findings from a new joint study indicate an urgent need for reforms in Pacific island countries to adequately address HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among vulnerable populations.The...
View ArticlePolye : Diabetes is preventable so get checked to save your life
PORT MORESBY:Opposition Leader Hon. Don Pomb Polye today led his staff to participate in a free diabetes blood checks, organized by the Diabetes Association of PNG and Gerehu Medical Centre as part of...
View ArticlePNG Judiciary farewelss late judge Davani
The National Judiciary Services today paid tribute to the late female judge Catherine Davani in ceremonial sitting of the National and Supreme Court today at Waigani in Port Moresby.The ceremonial...
View ArticleFIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup boost Port Moresby city’s economy
THE economy of Port Moresby has been given a K25 million boost by hosting of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Soccer championship.The beneficiaries include service providers like hotels, PMV buses,...
View ArticleGermany records first win in U-20 Womens' FIFA World Cup
Defending champion Germany has registered its first win in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea by beating tournament debutants Venezuela 3...
View ArticleFrance holds USA to draw in U-20 FIFA Womens World Cup
Heavyweights France and USA battled out a hard-fought scoreless draw to open Group C at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Port Moresby.In truth there was little genuine goalmouth action in the first...
View ArticleDominant Mexico see off Korea Republic in U-20 FIFA World Cup
Mexico opened their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 campaign with a victory over 2010 bronze winners Korea Republic. Jacqueline Crowther fired El Tricolor in front on 56 minutes, with...
View ArticleEngaging youths to change mindset
Change can come about through the values of honesty and hard work.This was the message given toyouths living along the Milesarea outside of Lae City, during a presentation of tools by Wafi-Golpu Joint...
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