Chinese VP meets Papua New Guinean deputy PM, Bulgarian VP

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday afternoon held separate meetings with Papua New Guinean Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso and Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Iotova, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders'...

Army aircrews on a high during training in PNG

In late September, Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment flew four of its CH-47F Chinooks to Papua New Guinea to take part in military exercises, including combined operations with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). CAPTION: An...

Prime Minister’s XIII live stream guide: How to watch PM’s XIII vs Papua New Guinea, full schedule, teams

Both men's and women's Prime Minister's XIII teams, as well as Australian Schoolboys and Schoolgirls teams, will play in Port Moresby as part of a four-match festival of footy on Sunday. This is your guide to the day. All four games will be played...

PM Marape: PNG–Indonesia border remains a sensitive issue amid Defence Pact with Australia

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to maintaining a careful balance along the PNG–Indonesia border following the signing of the landmark Pukpuk Treaty with Australia. Responding to questions on whether...

PNG must act now!

PAPUA New Guinea has reached a critical turning point. Fifty years after independence, citizens still face poverty, corruption, crime, poor services and inequality. National debates and social media discussions have highlighted these challenges...

Allan Bird Says Cyber Law Misused to Shield PNG Members of Parliament

Papua New Guinea East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has criticised the enforcement of the Cyber Crime Act, saying it has drifted away from its true intent of protecting vulnerable individuals, particularly women and girls. Bird said the law was...

Pukpuk Treaty will not take effect yet, political expert says

Last week, the Papua New Guinean and Australian governments signed a mutual defense agreement, the "Pukpuk Treaty," which created a stir and raised questions among citizens. In a recent discussion on the Pukpuk Treaty hosted by the Media...

Thornton: National Banking Corporation aims to dilute government ownership  

The National Banking Corporation (NBC) Chief Executive Officer, Paul Thornton, has clarified that the government’s ownership in the bank will continue to be reduced in line with licensing requirements set by the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)....

NRL Welcomes PNG Chiefs to Join Competition in 2028

The National Rugby League (NRL) has officially welcomed Papua New Guinea’s new franchise, the PNG Chiefs, confirming the team’s inclusion in the 2028 NRL season. NRL CEO Andrew Abdo made the announcement during his visit to Port Moresby last...

Movers & Shakers I ANZ Pacific appoints new CFO

THE ANZ Group has appointed Swastika Devi as the chief financial officer for its ANZ Pacific operations. Ms Devi, CPA, succeeds Ravendran Achari who has transitioned to the role of chief financial officer for ANZ in Papua New Guinea. Ms Devi...

‘Chiefs’ a fitting name

THE name “PNG Chiefs” announced by Prime Minister James Marape, is a powerful symbol of leadership, strength and cultural identity for Papua New Guinea. By embracing the term Chiefs, the team honours the traditional leaders who have guided...

PNG Petroleum Minister Maladina outlines petroleum sector reforms at 2025 PEC Conference

Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina has reaffirmed the Marape-Rosso Government’s commitment to reshape the country’s petroleum industry through a new fiscal and regulatory framework aimed at delivering fairer, more transparent and...

Unifying Global Force: Philippine Army, 18 other nations join world's biggest-ever military exercise

Philippine Army and Philippine Marine Corps training participants join the multi-national contingent for Exercise Talisman Sabre that is being held across various locations in Australia from July 13 to August 5, 2025. By OACPA July 15, 2025 FORT...

PNG Chiefs it is. PM reveals NRL team name for 2028

IT’S official – the Papua New Guinea team to join Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) in 2028 will be called the PNG Chiefs. This was revealed by Prime Minister James Marape yesterday before a packed Santos National Stadium in Port Moresby...

Junior Orchids lose 12-20in PM’s13 clash

THE visiting Australian Schoolgirls, in a hard-fought clash yesterday, beat the Papua New Guinea Junior Orchids 20-12 in their annual Prime Minister’s 13 match at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Australians opened the...

Oman vs Papua New Guinea Live Streaming Online, ICC T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: How To Watch OMA vs PNG T20WC Qualifier Match Free Live Telecast on TV?

With the three spots in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at stake, the ICC T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia Pacific qualifiers have commenced and the Oman national cricket team will face the Papua New Guinea national cricket team in the ninth match of the...

UAE-PNG deals yet to be finalised

THREE agreements are yet to be finalised between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Papua New Guinea to ensure ease of business, says International, Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru. They are the Investment Promotion and Protection...

Strange impresses as PM's XIII beat PNG

Ethan Strange has helped inspire the Australian Prime Minister's XIII to a 28-10 win over Papua New Guinea in the annual clash in Port Moresby. Editor's Picks Australia scored seven tries to two in a game that never reached any real heights in...

PM Marape Announces Team Name ‘Chiefs’: Symbol Of Unity From Nation Of Thousand Tribes

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League (NRL) team will be officially known as the PNG Chiefs, describing the name as a powerful reflection of the country’s deep cultural roots, ancient...

‘Thirty-five too old,’ PNG’s definition of youth raises Questions

In Papua New Guinea, the term “youth” is officially defined as individuals aged between 15 and 35, a range that many see as unusually broad and inconsistent with how the term is used globally. The PNG National Research Institute (NRI) says the...