Top Story
Front and BACK Page
TOP STORIES
PM Marape launches new national agriculture plan that encapsulates a K30 billion economic contribution by 2033
Prime Minister James Marape today launched the much-needed National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024-2033, the roadmap for his government to unlock the enormous agriculture potential of Papua New Guinea and,…
Census ready to rollout after 13 years
The 2024 National Population Census is on track and ready to kick-off next week Monday, June 17, 2024.
Opposition files VONC case in court
THE Opposition has eventually filed its Supreme Court reference at 3 pm yesterday.
Chinese Embassy denies involvement in recent political saga
THE Chinese Embassy in Port Moresby has clarified that the embassy official pictured alongside the outgoing Chinese Ambassador Zeng Fanhua was in attendance at a farewell lunch with Prime Minister…
National news
Shortage of TB drugs a concern
PARENTS of children with Tuberculosis (TB) who receive treatment at Buimo Road clinic in Lae fear their children will die because there are no TB drugs to treat them.
Anslom delivers electrifying performance
Papua New Guinea’s international reggae sensation Anslom Nakikus delivered an electrifying performance that wrapped up the PNG showcase program at the Convention Centre in Hawaii yesterday Monday, June 10.
PNG path towards climate resilience roads and infrastructure
An inception workshop held in Port Moresby marked a significant step towards addressing climate change adaptation in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) roads and infrastructure sector.
PNG NID Project and the wait to nowhere
The real question always stands if the PNG National Identification (NID) card project was a failed or a dysfunctional project with thousands of Papua New Guineans did not receive their…
Kimbe to host AFLPNG Round 4 of competition
AFL PNG is in Kimbe, West New Britain Province, to host its round four of the Smart Start Niukick School Competition this weekend.
World news
African elephants call each other by unique names, study reveals
African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published this week.
Israeli army investigates deadly events
In one of the highest-profile cases, an attack on a World Central Kitchen convoy that killed five foreign aid workers
Shiloh wants surname Pitt removed
A daughter of actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt filed paperwork to legally remove “Pitt” from her name on the day she turned 18.
Traffic lights to be re-designed
The universally known traffic light has not experienced a significant redesign in almost 100 years, ever since William Pott, a Detroit police officer, created the first three-section traffic light in…
Sports
Annual Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge in Lae raises K75,500 for Team PNG
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) completed its annual Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge in Lae, Morobe Province.
PS Ruts edge Solomon United in tight contest
In a hard-fought match that ebbed and flowed with both teams creating chances, PS Ruts ultimately emerged victorious over Solomon United with a 3-2 win.
Samson prepares forMelanesian bout in capital
KICKBOXER Nelson Samson is gearing up for his intercontinental title fight against Melanesian opponent scheduled for September of this year at the Hilton Hotel, Port Moresby.
NSW clubs donate equipment, attire to Sparrows
CREDIT Corporation Sparrows Netball Club received a special donation of netball equipment and playing attire from New South Wales based netball clubs namely Winston Hills Netball, Winston Hills Soccer, Oakhill…
Latest NEWS
Prime Minister commends Maprik MP-elect Libert Kapris on by-election win
Prime Minister and Pangu Pati Leader James Marape has commended Maprik MP-elect Libert Kapris of the People’s First Party for his victory in the Maprik Open by-election in East Sepik…
NEW Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan is alive and well
Speaking to the Post-Courier this morning Sir J, as he is widely known, the “last man standing” in an interview said this media crime should stop.
UOT students in Boot camp
A total of sixty-six students from the University of Technology in Lae have undergone a boot camp training facilitated by the Igam Barracks Joint Forces Academy.
Chinese community in Hagen donate to victims of Mulitaka Landslide
Administrator for Western Highlands Province Joseph Mangbil thank the Chinese community for making great contribution towards the victims of Mulitaka landslide.
Pangu’s internal frictions not good for Papua Niugini United
The Pangu Party is the ruling party in PNG politics at the moment.
Business
K15b needed to finance agriculture sector plan
K15,115 billion will be needed to finance the National Agriculture Sector plan 2024-2033.
Landowners line up for CANCONEX24
CANCONEX24 is garnering a lot of attention as landowner clans and landowner companies (LandCos) from all of PNG major resource projects register in large numbers to attend to discuss community…
ExxonMobil to provide relief funding and diesel fuel to aid Enga landslip disaster response efforts
ExxonMobil PNG Limited and Mobil Oil New Guinea Limited today announced commitments of up to K1 million in funding as well as 40,0000 liters of diesel fuel to help support…
The French development agency (AFD) opens an office in Port Moresby
The French development agency, AFD – Agence Française de Développement, is opening its first permanent office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). This strategic move signifies AFD’s ongoing commitment…