July 2025

Lae, July 23, 2025 — A landmark rugby league coaching initiative, backed by the Australian Government, has kicked off in Lae this week — marking a major step forward in Papua New Guinea’s preparations for its historic entry into the National Rugby League (NRL) as the 19th team in 2028. The PNG NRL Bid Coaching […]

Lae, July 23, 2025 —In the soft stillness of the dawn light this morning, the Old RSL Building at 2nd Street in Lae became a place of quiet reflection. A small but solemn gathering stood to remember an event that happened 83 years ago — on 23rd July 1942 — when a group of young

Lae, Morobe, Wednesday, 23 July 2025 – As the first light of dawn touched the city, a small but solemn gathering assembled outside the Old RSL Building on 2nd Street, Lae, to mark Papua New Guinea’s Remembrance Day — a moment to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served in defence of the

Port Moresby | 18 July 2025 — A major step toward improving rural infrastructure and boosting coffee production in Papua New Guinea has been taken with the signing of a K4.8 million road rehabilitation contract between the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and local firm Kaia Works Ltd. The contract, formally awarded by the

Port Moresby, 12 July 2025 – As Papua New Guinea celebrates its golden jubilee of independence, we remember not only political milestones but also the unsung heroes who, through faith and quiet action, helped lay the moral and social foundations of our young nation. One of these was Jimmy Wan—a humble Lae businessman, church builder,

Lae, Morobe Province | Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Australia’s premier maritime humanitarian response vessel, the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has arrived at the Port of Lae as part of a regional deployment across the Pacific — highlighting the growing cooperation between Australia and Papua New Guinea under the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership

By Malum Nalu Jimmy Wan, a pioneering coffee grower, philanthropist, and faithful servant of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG), passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 89. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 10 in Brisbane, Australia — a fitting tribute to a man

Port Moresby, Sunday, 6 July 2025 — Minister for Agriculture Hon. John Boito has reaffirmed that chicken supply across Papua New Guinea has returned to normal, following temporary disruptions caused by shipping delays. His remarks came after an extensive inspection tour of key poultry production sites on Thursday, 3 July 2025, during which he praised

Port Moresby | Wednesday, 2 July 2025 — Minister for Agriculture Hon. John Boito, MP, has reassured the nation that chicken supplies in Port Moresby and other urban centres are returning to normal, following recent disruptions caused by shipping delays — while reaffirming that strict biosecurity controls on imported uncooked poultry remain in full force