Giving aid to Papua New Guinea: A recipe for success

Look at the Australians, they’ve tried every approach to giving aid here, and nothing’s worked. She worked for a small organisation and was new to Papua New Guinea (PNG). She was being hyperbolic – some Australian aid to PNG has worked well enough...

Lae chamber wants dept to maintain office in city

THE business community in Lae wants the Department of Lands and Physical Planning to maintain an office in the city instead of going digital, to ensure a smooth service. Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry president John Byrne said members were...

Papua New Guinea police blame overrun system for prison breakouts

PNG's courts and prisons are completely overrun, Clement Dala says. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Police in Papua New Guinea say the country's overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Chief Superintendent Clement Dala...

Wonderstruck: an art exhibition that will make even weary adults feel like kids again

A towering archway fashioned from humble cardboard boxes stands like a portal to another world; pass beneath it and the line between ordinary and extraordinary begins to blur in captivating and unexpected ways. Wonderstruck, a major and free...

PNG and Bougainville leaders sign Melanesian Agreement to guide peace process

President Ishmael Toroama and Prime Minister James Marape sign the Melanesian Agreement as Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae looks on (PMs Media) Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have signed the important...

Australia and Papua New Guinea: Partnering for shared economic prosperity

Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, has attended the Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo to continue building momentum for businesses of all sizes to engage in PNG. Papua New Guinea is one of...

MEGANESIA ALL SET SATURDAY IN PORT MORESBY CITY

This weekend’s Meganesia concert is set to light up Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby city with a world-class lineup of more than 150 performers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indigenous Australia. Here’s your official list of artists...

Cultural Bridges: Kwoma art strengthens ties between PNG and United States

From left: her excellency, US Ambassador Yatishock, Chief Mathew Kuarchinj, PM James Marape, Tobi Borungai, Shiva Lynn Burgos (Image: Shiva Lynn Burgos) The soft hum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York enveloped Tobi Borungai, Chairman...

Inaugural board named for Papua New Guinea NRL franchise ahead of 2028 debut

The board announcement was made in Port Moresby on Tuesday by the ARLC chairman Peter V'landys AM and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy. Photo: Office of...

Business council committed

THE Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG) remains committed to working with the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council and all stakeholders, says president Susil Nelson Kongoi. She said during the 40th Australia PNG Business Forum and...

Talks result in PNG and Bougainville signing 'Melanesian Agreement'

The Autonomous Bougainville Government President Ishmael Toroama, left, and PNG Prime Minister James Marape signed the Melanesian Agreement on Thursday. 26 June 2025. Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government The leaders of Bougainville and Papua...

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels? Papua New Guinea are the hunt for their NRL name: and want fans to decide

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced a national competition to name the country’s future National Rugby League franchise, describing the moment as one that should reflect the shared history and future of Papua New Guinea and...

Lae Tigers get K100,000 from LCA

Rugby League Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae John Rosso presented a K100,000 sponsorship to the SNAX Lae Tigers Rugby League Club to support their campaign in the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup competition. When presenting the cheque, Mr...

BSP Group is Diamond Sponsor to Australia-PNG business forum

BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional economic partnerships as a Diamond Sponsor of the 40th Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo, contributing K40,000 to support the event’s Gala Dinner...

PACIFICAUS SPORTS INVITATIONAL A SYMBOL OF UNITY 

Papua New Guinea Lewas captain Brenda Tau has described the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational as a celebration of unity, culture, and the empowerment of women through sport across the Pacific. Tau extended heartfelt gratitude to the...

New Britain Museum of American Art New Exhibit

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), European Mediterranean...

PNG Ports pushes to make Lae Industrial Park the nation’s economic powerhouse

Aerial view of Lae Industrial Part (Image: NBC News) PNG Ports Corporation is spearheading efforts to transform Lae into the economic heart of Papua New Guinea through the development of a state-of-the-art Industrial Park. Lae Port which is the...

Wawens, Dwellers do battle in Lae thriller

MOROBE Wawens are geared up for their clash against Lae City Dwellers on Sunday in Round 3 of the Premier Soccer League. The local derby will be the only fixture played this weekend at the PNG Football Association Academy at 11-mile, outside Lae...

Galway International Arts Festival putting focus on increased accessibility

Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) is offering more accessibility initiatives than ever this year, something that’s in line with its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, explains CEO John Crumlish. Theatre events include...