News

PNG likely to be grey listed by February 2026

Papua New Guinea is likely to be grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force [FATF] by February next year.

Read full story →

New K50 note and 50t coin to be used starting tomorrow

Papua New Guineans will begin using the newly designed K50 note and 50 toea coin tomorrow, issued by the Bank of Papua New Guinea to commemorate the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary.

Read full story →

Maprik DDA strengthens health, education and community reconciliation

Member for Maprik, Libert Kapris, has delivered major support to health and education services in the district, while also leading reconciliation efforts to restore community harmony.

Read full story →

Trailblazing coach Anthea Murray powers PNG Lewas ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

As the PNG National Women's cricket team prepares for the Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifiers in Fiji starting September 7, 2025, much of the team’s competitive edge will come from the strength and conditioning expertise of Coach Anthea Murray. Working alongside head coach Mahuru Dai, Murray is ensuring the players are physically prepared to compete at the highest level. The team leaves for Brisbane on August 31 for final preparations.

Read full story →

Jiwaka PHA reaches 90% coverage in ongoing polio immunisation campaign

Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority has achieved a 90% coverage in its ongoing Polio Outbreak Response Oral Polio Vaccine [nOPV2] campaign, vaccinating 99,656 children under 10 years out of a target population of 110,334.

Read full story →

Pioneers light up Fatima secondary with solar power gift

30 years after graduating, the 1995 pioneer students of Fatima Secondary School have returned to make a lasting impact by installing a full solar power system to provide uninterrupted electricity for the school.

Read full story →

Aslam stars as Barramundis fall short against Kuwait in tight Jersey clash

Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis came close but fell short against Kuwait, losing by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground in St Martin during their ICC CWC Challenge League A 2024–26 campaign, on Monday.

Read full story →

Yokua school opens new chapter with reconciliation event

Yokua Primary School in Watut Ward, Bulolo District, is marking its 50th anniversary with more than just a celebration but hosting a reconciliation ceremony aimed at healing old wounds and paving the way for a brighter future. The milestone coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary, making the occasion even more symbolic.

Read full story →

“World has moved to AI for efficient workflows,” says AIBD official

The global media industry has transitioned from library-based research to Google searches, and now into Artificial Intelligence [AI], speakers revealed at the ongoing Climate Reporting and Leveraging AI Workshop at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Development [AIBD] office in Kaula Lumpur.

Read full story →

GoPNG urged to right Bougainville wrongs

The National Government, through Prime Minister James Marape, has been called on to right the wrongs of the past through a "consultative, consensual mode of decision-making" for the Bougainville referendum and other related matters.

Read full story →