Before PNG gained independence, it was a colony of Australia

Lit by a pastel sky as the sun sets over Port Moresby's vast harbour, a group of young, athletic men toss a football on the beach. A few meters away on a faded concrete basketball court, teenagers whiz around on skateboards, practising their...

My culture, my identity

AS Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 50th independence anniversary on Sept 16, we are reminded of the importance of our history, our heroes, and the journey our nation has taken since 1975. This golden jubilee is not only a national...

Tanam Adventist Primary Marks First Pre-Independence Celebration emphasizing PNG History Education

Tanam Adventist Primary School hosted its first-ever pre-independence celebration on Tuesday at Tanam in Lae, bringing together students from early childhood learning through grade 8 to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary....

Oldest mummies may hail from southeastern Asia, date back 12,000 years

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Adithi Ramakrishnan Published Sep 15, 2025 • 2 minute read This undated photo provided by Hirofumi Matsumura shows a 9,000-year-old mummy in Guangxi, China, in a squatting...

13 RUSSIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Thirteen tourists from Russia arrived in the country just in time to celebrate the nation’s 50th Golden Jubilee of Independence. Their first stop was Port Moresby’s Murray Barracks, where the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) hosted the...

Their servant at work, but their master on the cricket field: Part 2

The Nation’s Gamechangers Contemporary accounts of John Guise often focus on him as the first indigenous Speaker of the House of Assembly (1968), his part in the rise of Pangu, his deputy leadership to Chief Minister Michael Somare after the 1972...

ADB President celebrates 50 years of Partnership with PNG, advances connectivity and growth across the Pacific

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape to mark the country’s 50th anniversary of independence and reaffirm ADB’s role in driving connectivity and inclusive growth. He will...

Kaugere community celebrates 50th independence anniversary

The Kaugere community in the Moresby South electorate hosted a mini-Independence Day celebration this week, uniting residents to mark Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The event, held at the Kaugere Basketball Court, featured a...

Oldest mummies in world may hail from southeastern Asia

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have discovered what’s thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The process can happen naturally in...

More investments needed in arts, music and culture

THE National Pledge of our country begins with: “We, the people of Papua New Guinea, pledge ourselves united in one nation.” The second line goes: “We pay homage to our cultural heritage, the source of our strength.” This should be the very...

Australian politicians to see aid in action amid health challenges and economic and climate pressures in Laos

A group of Australian parliamentarians has arrived in Laos to see first-hand how Australian-funded programs are helping communities adapt to health and development challenges. Hon Kate Thwaites MP, Andrew Wallace MP, Dai Le MP, Jodie Belyea MP and...

History Today: How Mahsa Amini’s death triggered historic protest by Iranian women

Jina Mahsa Amini, a young woman from Iran in her early twenties, died on this day in 2022 while being held by the country’s morality police for wearing what they called ‘improper’ clothing. Her death triggered anger across Iran, where public...

PNGFA WELCOMES KNVB WOLRDCOACHES PROGRAM

The Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) is pleased to announce the launch of the KNVB WorldCoaches Program in Port Moresby, which will run starting today September 15–19, 2025. The program coincides with Papua New Guinea’s 50th...

Meet Our 2025 Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partners

“Our parents died with the dream of living in freedom, of living a peaceful and dignified life. It has not happened yet, but we will not give up. Rather, we will stand strong, steadfast until the end. Let our voice echo and be heard in Bolivia and...

Oldest mummies may hail from southeastern Asia

This undated photo shows a 9,000-year-old mummy in Guangxi, China, in a squatting position. Hirofumi Matsumura via AP Hirofumi Matsumura NEW YORK — Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in...

Live: Government releases guidelines for social media platforms ahead of teen ban

13m agoTue 16 Sep 2025 at 1:57am One Nation selects political adviser Sean Bell to replace retired NSW senator Political adviser Sean Bell will replace Warwick Stacey as One Nation senator for New South Wales. Stacey resigned from the Senate just...

Pre-independence celebrations continue in Daru town

Students marching to Daru main sports oval (NBC News) Excitement is building in Daru as pre-independence celebrations continue as the countdown to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary is few hours away. The week-long program, which...

Albanese’s PNG trip reinforces Defence ties

Albanese travels to Port Moresby to meet James Marape, advancing Australia-PNG cooperation across defence, development and regional stability. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas, Ruth Barbato) Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...

Anthony Albanese's brutal slapdown during interview with Nat Barr and Shirvo on Sunrise: 'What absolute nonsense, seriously'

By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 18:38 EDT, 15 September 2025 | Updated: 20:37 EDT, 15 September 2025 Anthony Albanese has hit back at claims he is setting a 'dangerous precedent' by abandoning his Sydney...

Education integral part of China-PNG ties

EDUCATION is an integral component of China’s bilateral relationship with Papua New Guinea, says Chinese Ambassador to the country, Yang Xiaoguang. Mr Yang said this when farewelling a group of PNG students who will be undertaking studies in...