Prime Minister’s XIII celebrates the ties that unite Australia and PNG

Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Mr. Ewen McDonald AM welcomed the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII men’s and women’s teams, together with the Australian Schoolboys and Schoolgirls teams, to Port Moresby ahead of fixtures on Saturday 3 October. The games celebrate the shared passion for rugby league that connects communities across Australia and Papua New Guinea. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Prime Minister’s XIII celebrates the ties that unite Australia and PNG appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 14:49 politics en

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Marape: follow public money, enforce the law and recover stolen funds

Prime Minister James Marape has called on law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and public officials to enforce existing laws, follow the movement of public money and recover stolen funds, saying Papua New Guinea must demonstrate results in its fight against financial crime. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Marape: follow public money, enforce the law and recover stolen funds appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 13:52 politics en

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PNG’s High Commissioner to India Presents his letter of Credence to the President of Sri Lanka

His Excellency Mr. Vincent Wasserman Sumale, PNG's High Commissioner to theRepublic of India presented his "Letter of Credence" to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency, Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Palace in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 20th April, 2026. During the presentation ceremony, High Commissioner Sumale conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes from the Governor General of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency, Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KStJ, the Government and the People of Papua New Guinea to the President for the health and happiness of the President, and for the continuous progress and prosperity of the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNG’s High Commissioner to India Presents his letter of Credence to the President of Sri Lanka appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 07:17 politics en

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PNG, Australia maintains defence cooperation through Wantok Warrior 2026

More than 230 Papua New Guinean and Australian military personnel have begun combined operational training near Port Moresby as Exercise Wantok Warrior 2026 strengthens cooperation and interoperability between the two defence forces. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNG, Australia maintains defence cooperation through Wantok Warrior 2026 appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 05:44 politics en

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Public confidence weakens when money dominates elections, says Cardinal Ribat

Papua New Guinea’s Cardinal His Eminence Sir John Ribat has warned that public confidence in elections is undermined when political competition is driven by money, personal interest, corruption, or misuse of public institutions. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Public confidence weakens when money dominates elections, says Cardinal Ribat appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 04:40 politics en

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CPS PNG unveils election campaign project

Papua New Guinea’s Cardinal His Eminence Sir John Ribat has officially unveiled the Catholic Professionals Society of PNG (CPSPNG) Project 2027, an awareness campaign preparation towards the 2027 elections. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post CPS PNG unveils election campaign project appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 03:29 politics en

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CPS PNG set to launch Project 2027 election awareness campaign

The Catholic Professionals Society of Papua New Guinea (CPS PNG) is set to launch Project 2027, a faith‑based campaign platform aimed at promoting integrity and good governance ahead of the 2027 National General Elections. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post CPS PNG set to launch Project 2027 election awareness campaign appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-10-01 02:19 politics en

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Enga murder sentences total 305 years as police warn tribal fighters

ELEVEN people convicted of murder in Enga have been sentenced to a combined 305 years in prison with hard labour, as police warn tribal fighters that violence will only lead to more deaths, broken families and lengthy prison terms. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Enga murder sentences total 305 years as police warn tribal fighters appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-30 22:39 politics en

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Enga Provincial government demands revocation of PPC Steven Harris transfer

The Enga Provincial Government (EPG) convened a special Assembly Meeting this morning, unanimously calling on the Police Commissioner David Manning to rescind his directive to transfer outgoing Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Steven Harris to West New Britain Province. Enga governor Sir Peter Ipatas addressed the public at the Provincial Headquarters (Ipatas Center) this afternoon conveying the PEC's stand demanding the police hierarchy to rescind its decision to transfer Chief Superintendent Harris as it is not in the best interest of the province. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Enga Provincial government demands revocation of PPC Steven Harris transfer appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-30 13:33 politics en

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Minister Namah challenges students

The Minister for Culture and Tourism, Belden Namah today challenged Students to be at the forefront to promote Tourism in Papua New Guinea. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Minister Namah challenges students appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-30 12:46 politics en

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Change name or ‘Warporong’, says Marat

Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat has slammed the recent naming of two major facilities at the Kerevat National School of Excellence. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Change name or ‘Warporong’, says Marat appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-30 08:37 politics en

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Parliamentary Committee highlights need for alignment in 2027 Election Security Planning

Despite requesting over millions for 2027 general election preparations, Papua New Guinea’s primary security forces the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) admitted to a Parliamentary Committee that they have not reconcile their respective budgets, creating serious risks of double-dipping and financial overlap. The post Parliamentary Committee highlights need for alignment in 2027 Election Security Planning appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-30 08:09 politics en

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El Nino relief Funds must reach people in need, including during Election Period: Opa

The Minister for Finance Thomas Opa has commended the Marape-Rosso Government for giving priority to the plight of our rural people affected by the impacts of El Niño through the allocation of K500 million in additional funding for the national El Niño response under the 2026 Supplementary Budget. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post El Nino relief Funds must reach people in need, including during Election Period: Opa appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-29 06:34 politics en

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Bougainville passes mining safety, prosecution laws

The Bougainville House of Representatives has passed two pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening safety in the mining sector and improving the prosecution of offences under Bougainville laws. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Bougainville passes mining safety, prosecution laws appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-29 00:44 politics en

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WNB Provincial Government continues to support churches

In its pursuit to support churches to teach moral values, the West New Britain Provincial Government has presented a K20,000 cheque to Pastor Miriam Ikinun of Vilelo Four Square Church on Friday, 25th September, 2026. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post WNB Provincial Government continues to support churches appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-29 00:12 politics en

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Kandep District priorities law, order and security as foundation for progress

Kandep District Development Authority (KDDA), Interim Chairman Mr. Yapi Neng Pasul, has declared law and order as the primary foundation for all future development progress across the district. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Kandep District priorities law, order and security as foundation for progress appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-28 17:45 politics en

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Greenpeace stands by Tangaroa protest as Pacific seabed mining fight grows in Aotearoa

Greenpeace says it has no regrets about boarding a New Zealand government-owned research ship as the group steps up its opposition to deep sea mining in the Pacific. The post Greenpeace stands by Tangaroa protest as Pacific seabed mining fight grows in Aotearoa appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-28 14:38 politics en

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Ismin Primary School receives a K200,000 grant from the WNB Provincial Government

Ismin Primary School is a remote school of about 300 student population from the Talasea District of West New Britain Province. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Ismin Primary School receives a K200,000 grant from the WNB Provincial Government appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-28 03:20 politics en

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1,317 crime reports put NCD law and order under spotlight

A TOTAL of 1,317 community crime and safety reports were logged across Port Moresby in 15 months, with public disorder, street fights, alcohol and road incidents dominating the alerts. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post 1,317 crime reports put NCD law and order under spotlight appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-28 00:49 politics en

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Kiribati President Maamau: Even smallest country can contribute to global peace

Kiribati has called for stronger international action on climate change, ocean protection and the Pacific’s nuclear legacy, saying even the smallest countries have a role to play in global peace and security. The post Kiribati President Maamau: Even smallest country can contribute to global peace appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-27 23:47 politics en

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President Heine warns against seabed mining, calls for UN nuclear testing apology

Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has warned against seabed mining and called for the United Nations to acknowledge the harm caused by nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands. The post President Heine warns against seabed mining, calls for UN nuclear testing apology appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-27 23:09 politics en

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New police housing revives Warangoi’s long police legacy

A Rural police post that has served Warangoi since before Papua New Guinea's Independence is getting a new lease of life with new homes for officers serving the rural community. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post New police housing revives Warangoi’s long police legacy appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-27 02:14 politics en

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Prime Minister Marape addresses 81st UN General Assembly, commends outgoing Secretary-General Guterres

Prime Minister James Marape addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the critical importance of multilateralism for small island nations and expressing formal gratitude to outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Prime Minister Marape addresses 81st UN General Assembly, commends outgoing Secretary-General Guterres appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-26 06:14 politics en

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Visionary Tribe launches rights awareness campaign

Visionary Tribe, a youth-led non-profit organisation, recently launched its awareness campaign on Basic Human Rights and Common Criminal Offences at Gerehu Secondary School in Port Moresby. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Visionary Tribe launches rights awareness campaign appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-26 03:10 politics en

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Choi appointed President of PINA

President of the Papua New Guinea Media Council, Neville Choi, has been appointed as President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA). To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Choi appointed President of PINA appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-25 05:02 politics en

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Innovative University of Enga awareness drive to secondary schools in SHP

The Admissions Team of the Innovative University of Enga successfully visited seven secondary schools throughout the Southern Highlands Province beginning early this week and concluding the visits yesterday. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Innovative University of Enga awareness drive to secondary schools in SHP appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 18:00 politics en

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Minister Pala impressed with Vitis farm project

Downstream processing and agriculture are the keys to retaining revenue within Papua New Guinea and creating vital job opportunities for the country's unemployed youth. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Minister Pala impressed with Vitis farm project appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 17:22 politics en

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Culture VS Commercial Law: The battle for the PNG Chiefs

A national branding project intended to showcase Papua New Guinea's cultural heritage on the international stage is caught in a geopolitical sports clash. When PNG Prime Minister James Marape unveiled the PNG Chiefs as the nation's inaugural NRL franchise last year, the announcement was celebrated as a milestone of national unity rooted in centuries of tribal governance. Prime Minister Marape noted that the society had been governed by chiefs in both patrilineal and matrilineal structures for thousands of years, explaining that the team felt a strong affinity to a name depicting who they are from ancient times as one people, one nation, and one team. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Culture VS Commercial Law: The battle for the PNG Chiefs appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 16:41 politics en

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Alleged drunk driver rammed Ultimax Security patrol on Lawes Road

A Nissan Patrol belonging to Ultimax Security was slammed into by a black Ford Ranger outside the Post-Courier Headquarters in Konedobu this evening (Thursday 24 September). The high-impact collision occurred at approximately 9:20 PM along Lawes Road, leaving an elite tactical officer narrowly escaping severe injury. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Alleged drunk driver rammed Ultimax Security patrol on Lawes Road appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 11:30 politics en

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Australia calls for 'absolute consensus' on Pacific military group

Pacific defence ministers signal they will not rush to expand the remit of a new military response group, with Australia's defence chief saying there must be "absolute consensus" about how it evolves.

abc.net.au · 2026-09-24 09:59 politics en

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PNG Civil and Identity Registry, the Australian Government and UNICEF launch birth registration campaign

The Papua New Guinea Civil and Identity Registry (PNGCIR), the Australian Government and UNICEF jointly launched a campaign to encourage more parents and caregivers across Papua New Guinea to use birth registration services. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNG Civil and Identity Registry, the Australian Government and UNICEF launch birth registration campaign appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 03:42 politics en

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Watchdog warns of worsening district transparency

Act Now PNG says the latest District Development Authority (DDA) Watch Annual Report shows transparency has deteriorated further, raising alarm as the country heads toward the 2027 National General Elections. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Watchdog warns of worsening district transparency appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 03:24 politics en

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Minister Wilolopa: Focus on Delivery, Accountability & Institutional Readiness

The ABG Department of Community Development is undergoing a major policy shift, moving away from continuous consultations to focus on service delivery, accountability, and institutional readiness as the region prepares for its future. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Minister Wilolopa: Focus on Delivery, Accountability & Institutional Readiness appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-24 01:59 politics en

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No compensation, just courts: Police appeal for eyewitnesses

Simbu Provincial Administrator Mr. John Punde says the people of Tabare LLG have set a new bar for Simbu in seeking justice for Late Dr. Robert Waiye. Mr. Punde, who hails from Sinasina-Yongomugl District, told the crowd at the Simbu Provincial Government building on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 that he salutes his people of Tabare for their approach. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post No compensation, just courts: Police appeal for eyewitnesses appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-23 14:08 politics en

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Emmanuel Alfred earns PNG Prime Minister’s XIII selection for clash against Australia

Former Lae Snax Tigers premiership-winning hooker and current East New Britain Agmark Gurias hooker Emmanuel Alfred has been named in the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII Men’s squad to face Australia on Saturday, October 3, at Santos National Football Stadium. Alfred continues his steady rise through the ranks after switching codes from rugby union to rugby league in 2023. He launched his league career with the Goroka Lahanis before joining his hometown side, the Lae Snax Tigers, where he tasted premiership success. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Emmanuel Alfred earns PNG Prime Minister’s XIII selection for clash against Australia appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-23 09:32 politics en

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PNGRFL names Prime Minister’s XIII squad

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has officially announced the Prime Minister’s XIII Men’s and Women’s squads to face Australia on Saturday, October 3, at Santos National Football Stadium. The annual fixture highlights both on-field talent and the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNGRFL names Prime Minister’s XIII squad appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-23 09:12 politics en

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Sorcery law awareness reaches Kaugere community

MORE than 300 people in Kaugere, Moresby South, have been reached through an awareness program on the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2022, which provides for the prosecution of perpetrators who cause harm to innocent people through sorcery accusations last week. PNG Tribal Foundation conducted the awareness in the community, focusing on the so-called “Glassman” law and how it can be applied to people who commit violence against others without understanding the legal consequences of their actions. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Sorcery law awareness reaches Kaugere community appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-22 14:28 politics en

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Ohana Foundation takes El Niño preparedness awareness to Malmal Village

Members of the Ohana Foundation, together with Mr and Miss DWU 2026, have taken an El Niño preparedness and mitigation awareness to Malmal Village, encouraging community members to prepare for the challenges associated with prolonged dry conditions. The student-led initiative focused on helping the community understand what El Niño is, the science behind the weather phenomenon and how it can affect water supply, food gardens, health and everyday life. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Ohana Foundation takes El Niño preparedness awareness to Malmal Village appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-22 07:08 politics en

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Corruption in Tonga has shifted into Civil Service: PINA President Moala

Veteran Tongan journalist and Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala says corruption in the Pacific is no longer confined to political leadership, with abuse of administrative systems increasingly occurring within the civil service. The post Corruption in Tonga has shifted into Civil Service: PINA President Moala appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 22:53 politics en

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Raw talent shines in ward 1 as Londolovit Youth Association wraps up Independence clash

The Londolovit Youth Association (LYA) Independence Sports Tournament concluded on a high note yesterday, bringing together the youth of Ward 1 for a peaceful, action-packed five-day festival celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary . Despite being organized on short notice, a dedicated team of officials successfully pulled off the fast-paced tournament, which showcased intense competition across two major codes: Volleyball and 7-aside Touch Rugby . To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Raw talent shines in ward 1 as Londolovit Youth Association wraps up Independence clash appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 16:14 politics en

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Prime Minister’s XIII returns to Port Moesby for 2026 clash

Rugby league fans in Papua New Guinea are set to witness the Prime Minister’s XIII as Papua New Guinea plays host once again to Australia at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Prime Minister’s XIII returns to Port Moesby for 2026 clash appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 15:02 politics en

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PNG marks golden jubilee of Diplomatic ties with South Korea in Seoul

Papua New Guinea’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Her Excellency Helen Aitsi, in an historic diplomatic reception in Seoul to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Day anniversary alongside the 50th Golden Jubilee of diplomatic relations between PNG and South Korea. The landmark event brought together senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and international partners. Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Lee, Director-General for Asian and Pacific Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Chang Kim Chang representing the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNG marks golden jubilee of Diplomatic ties with South Korea in Seoul appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 07:13 politics en

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Court Order to release Solwara 1 Documents stands

Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court has upheld an earlier order requiring the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) and the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) to release public documents relating to the controversial Solwara 1 Deep-Sea Mining Project. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Court Order to release Solwara 1 Documents stands appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 01:45 politics en

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Oro Government pushes reconciliation for Isivini conflict

The Oro Provincial Government is pushing for reconciliation between landowners and settlers affected by the ongoing conflict in the Asigi area, including Isivini and Avembo. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Oro Government pushes reconciliation for Isivini conflict appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-21 00:48 politics en

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Papua LNG Development Forum must follow the Law

Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina says the recent statement by the Acting Governor of Gulf Province concerning landowner identification and participation in the Papua LNG Development Forum is unfortunate and requires clarification to ensure the public is properly informed. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Papua LNG Development Forum must follow the Law appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-20 06:15 politics en

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Minister Kaeok embraces peace and forgiveness during Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Minister for Transport and Coffee Miki Kaeok has used Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary to reinforce his message of leadership development, community empowerment and grassroots engagement in the Wapenamanda District of Enga Province. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Minister Kaeok embraces peace and forgiveness during Independence Anniversary Celebrations appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-19 04:34 politics en

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Bougainville granted observer status as Parliamentary Leaders attend historic PIPA meeting in Tahiti

THE Bougainville House of Representatives was represented at the first ordinary meeting of the Pacific Interparliamentary Assembly (PIPA). To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Bougainville granted observer status as Parliamentary Leaders attend historic PIPA meeting in Tahiti appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-18 05:31 politics en

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Minister Maru directs New PPL Board to clean up culture of not collecting money

PNG Power Limited today swore in its new board of Director led by Chairman Mr Malcolm Lewis. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Minister Maru directs New PPL Board to clean up culture of not collecting money appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-18 02:36 politics en

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High-powered rifle voluntarily surrendered by warring clan in Enga Province

Two warring clans of the Makol Tribe in the Surinki local level government area of Lagaip District signed a peace agreement to formally end tribal fighting in the area. In a significant gesture during the ceremony, the Tape clan surrendered a high-powered AK-47 automatic rifle to Acting Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen witnessed by police and Provincial Law and Order officials plus the surrounding communities. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post High-powered rifle voluntarily surrendered by warring clan in Enga Province appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-17 13:55 politics en

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Panguna leader Moses Pipiro slams LMEL attack: “We cannot destroy our future with our own hands”

In the wake of a recent attack on Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) assets in Panguna, Paramount Chief and former Mekamui General Commander Moses Pipiro has issued a powerful condemnation of the violence, urging calm, unity, and a return to peaceful dialogue. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Panguna leader Moses Pipiro slams LMEL attack: “We cannot destroy our future with our own hands” appeared first on Post Courier .

postcourier.com.pg · 2026-09-17 03:25 politics en

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