PNG Launches Reset PNG@50 Blueprint to Reflect on 50 Years and Shape the Future

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape officially launched the Reset PNG@50 blueprint in Port Moresby today, urging Papua New Guineans to reflect on the nation’s first 50 years of independence and commit to building a stronger and fairer...

Sports tourism is an untapped gold mine

SPORTS How rugby league and other international sports are quietly transforming the PNG economy IT is that time of the year again when international rugby league fever sweeps across Papua New Guinea. The air is thick with anticipation, flags fly...

Where even robots seem to smile

I HAVE been travelling through Singapore’s Changi Airport since the 1990s, and the number of journeys increased significantly after I became a Papua New Guinea resident in 2002. Over the years, I have passed through Changi countless times,...

Northern-most gateway to Australia

CAIRNS is a beautiful city nestled at the north-east coast of Australia. It has a tropical climate similar to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and is located 841.75km south from Port Moresby. This is my review of the city I visited in May and August this...

Address alcohol and substance abuse

ALCOHOL and substance abuse have become significant issues plaguing societies worldwide, and Papua New Guinea (PNG) is certainly not immune to this epidemic. This letter sheds light on the alarming rates of alcohol and substance abuse in PNG,...

PNG’s ‘youth-heavy’ population is 10.1 million, with 4 million under age of 18

PAPUA New Guinea’s current population is 10.1 million as per the national census conducted last year, Prime Minister James Marape revealed. He said the National Statistical Office reported that there was 10,185,363 persons in the country as of...

Digital transformation summit set for next month, to focus on policies

PAPUA New Guinea will host the Digital Transformation Summit 2025 (DTS25) from Nov 24-27 at The Stanley Hotel & Suites in Port Moresby. Acting Information and Communications Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr said the Summit continues to grow...

The perfect 7-day itinerary in the Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands may be just a three-hour direct flight from Brisbane, yet few people – save for divers, birders and WWII history enthusiasts – seem to know about it. Situated between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, only 26,000 visit the island...

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSTRUCTION TRADESPERSONS

Employer: HGDC (Hides Gas Development Company Limited) HGDC is inviting skilled and motivated construction professionals to register their Expression of Interest (EOI) to join a world-class workforce supporting major development projects across...

PNGNRLC Welcomes Madang-Based Kandes RFLC for 2026 Season

The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) has unveiled its 12-team lineup for the 2026 season, with the Madang-based Kandes Rugby Football League Club (RFLC) joining the competition for the first time. The entry of the...

PNG-US relations growing stronger

The United States talks about its plan to foster relations with Papua New Guinea. The United States (US) has recently hit the local headlines, leading in some of the major investments and bilateral agreements with Papua New Guinea. reporter NATHAN...

Kandes franchise joins 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup as Kimbe Cutters exit

PNG NRLC chairman Ian Chow (left) and Pathways manager Tony Archer making the formal announcement of Kandes inclusion in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup (NBC News: Suli Suli) The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNG NRLC] has...

Tisa goes green with sola pawa loan

TISA Bank Limited has launched a Tisa Sola Pawa Loan, advancing green finance and sustainable energy access across Papua New Guinea. Chief executive officer Sunil Pokharel said in Port Moresby on Tuesday, the pioneering initiative was the result...

Netball’s inclusive leap deserves nationwide applause

NETBALL in Port Moresby is undergoing a quiet revolution – and all provinces the entire length and breadth of Papua New Guinea should be paying attention. The recent introduction of a mixed men and women competition marks a significant shift in...

PNG ‘free’ to pursue trade ties

PAPUA NEW GUINEA is free to pursue economic and trade partnerships which advance its own interests with any country, according to the United States (US) Embassy. It made its position clear on US influence and cooperation on economic, investment...

Fit for a Chief

PAPUA New Guinea Chiefs players and their families are set to enjoy a luxury lifestyle with five-star accommodation in a secure environment and easy access to essential services and recreational activities – possibly including the use of a private...

Wages linked to productivity

BY Martin Davies PRODUCTIVITY is the single most important driver of long-term wage growth, improvements in living standards and national competitiveness. Yet, until now, Papua New Guinea has lacked robust, sector-specific measures of productivity...

PNG and Pacific rugby league stars pass on skills and life lessons to schoolkids

The National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea was filled with excitement earlier this week as 100 students from four Port Moresby schools took part in the Pacific Championships School Clinic - an event that used rugby league to...

Bittersweet reality bites region’s chocolate industry as rising costs melt profits

Li Peng Monroe and Peter Channells have come a long way since their first 2 kg cocao bean processor. Photo: Supplied. The thought of being a chocolatier may conjure Willy Wonka-esque ideas of sweet capers, but in reality, it’s a trade that’s at...

Kumar: We want to show the world our Fijian style

Fiji may well be heading to their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup™ but they’re not about to depart from the up-tempo, attack-minded, brand of football that secured their historic qualification for Qatar 2025. As head coach Sunil Kumar explains to...