Malaysian jet crashes in Ukraine
Six Britons were on board the crashed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, an Amsterdam airport official has said.Some 295 people are believed to have died when the Boeing 777 came down in eastern Ukraine...
View Article45 000 people affected, Koare most hit by flooding
Over flooding in Koare RiverMore than 45,000 people in Papua New Guinea's the Gulf and Southern Highlands provinces have been affected by flooding, following a month of torrential rain which has caused...
View ArticleFalse rumors,lies, speculations about Prime Minister O'Neill spreading like...
The political turmoil following the warrant of arrest of the Prime Minister over the Paul Paraka saga has seen speculations and false rumors spreading like wildfire.Police Media Unit Director chief...
View ArticlePrime Minister Hon. Peter O'Neill mourns for PNC president
PRIME Minister Peter O’Neill, ministers, dignitaries and families of PNC president Simon Korua, were in mourning yesterday at the Jacksons Airport when welcoming his body from Australia.The president’s...
View ArticleCOURT STAYS PM'S ARREST
The National Court has issued an interim stay on the arrest of Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and will review a district court decision handed down earlier this month.The review application was filed by...
View ArticleMalaysian Airline shot down by missile, Russians main suspects
A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed and burned in eastern Ukraine on July 17 after being shot down by a missile in what President Petro Poroshenko called a terrorist act. All 295 people on board,...
View ArticlePNG conveys Condolences to Australia for the tragic loss of lives on Malaysia...
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Hon Rimbik Pato OBE LLB MP, today conveyed his sincere condolences to his counterpart, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, the Hon Julie...
View ArticleIsrael Eliab's Field Goal sinks Falcons 25 - 24
PNG Hunters hold off Falcons at Kalabond Oval in Kokopo with a 25 - 24 win. Hunters captain Israel Eliab slotted a field goal right at full time to win the game.The game was played in a wet condition...
View ArticleAustralia helps PNG plan for disaster relief
A major training exercise took place in Papua New Guinea this week to strengthen planning and delivery of disaster relief and humanitarian assistance in times of crisis.‘Exercise Long Reach’, hosted...
View ArticleFormer US President Bill Clinton to arrive in PNG
Former US President Bill ClintonPresident Bill Clinton will visit Papua New Guinea for the first time tomorrow.President Clinton will travel to Goroka tomorrow to visit the Clinton Foundation.In...
View ArticleO’Neill expresses sorrow, confirms no PNG citizen on board MH17 flight
The Papua New Guinean Government has confirmed that there were no Papua New Guineans on board the MH17 flight that was shot down over Ukraine.Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said: “To the best of our...
View ArticleApple scolded over in app protection buys
Apple has been criticised by the European Commission for not offering any “concrete and immediate” plans to stop users being misled by “free” apps.Many popular apps are free to download, but are...
View ArticleVaki to appear in court this Friday
THE Supreme Court will determine constitutional issues on the powers of Police Commissioner Geoffrey Vaki on Friday. National Court judge Justice Les Gavara-Nanu referred legal issues raised in Vaki’s...
View ArticleChina to send Medical Ship to Papua New Guinea
China will send a full state-of-the art medical navy ship to Papua New Guinea in September this year with top doctors and medical staff to help the people of this country.This is part of a US$500...
View ArticleFloods hit Kuare
MORE than 3000 people in the Kuare local level government in the Kagua-Erave district, Southern Highlands, are affected after the Kuare River was blocked, resulting in the formation of a big lake.The...
View ArticleUS Air Force Experts in PNG to provide expertise to PNG to host major global...
The Papua New Guinean Defense Force is hosting a team of U.S. Air Force experts at Murray Barracks from July 21 to July 25 for a Pacific Defender Outreach Program. This security exchange is designed...
View ArticlePrime Minister Peter O'Neill Meets Belgium Ambassador
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Belgium, HE Jean-Luc Bodson, paid a courtesy call to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon Peter O’Neill CMG MP.Prime Minister O’Neill welcomed Ambassador...
View ArticleBAINIMARAMA SAYS BROKEN ELECTIONS PROMISE THE RESULT OF PRESSURE FROM PNG AND...
Fiji's interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has opened himself up to some rare and lengthy questioning by the local media.Prime Minister Bainimarama was interviewed by several journalists on the...
View ArticleMH17 crash: Did Russia pull the trigger? Ukraine says yes
Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Did a Russian fire the missile that downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17? That depends on who you ask.A top Ukrainian official says he has no doubt.Vitaly Nayda, Ukraine's director...
View ArticlePNG Hunters name team for round 21 clash with Burleigh Bears
COACH Michael Marum will be expecting his side to put in a more polished effort when they host the Burleigh Bears in their Round 21 Intrust Super Cup match this Saturday.The match is shaping up as a...
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