By KENNY ROMANUS in Port Moresby The Fly River Warriors will face a major test of their rugby league development program tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, 2026, when they take on two Digicel ExxonMobil Cup teams in a series of trial matches in Port Moresby. The Western Province-based side will meet the Central Dabaris and theContinue reading “Fly River Warriors Ready for Capital Showdown”
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St. Montfort Kiunga Teachers College Officially Installs College Management and Announces First Intake for 2026
By Kenny Romanus The residents of Kiunga witnessed the official installation of the college management staff and the announcement of the 2026 academic program at the St. Montfort Kiunga Teachers College(SMKTC) premises on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The college, located behind St. Gabriel’s Technical Secondary School (SGTSS), will be run by the St. Gabriel BrothersContinue reading “St. Montfort Kiunga Teachers College Officially Installs College Management and Announces First Intake for 2026”
Tenpela Man I Go Kalabus long Bringim Cannibis i Kamap Long North Fly
KENNY ROMANUS I Raitim Tenpela man i bin arestim long Kiunga, North Fly District, Western Province, long las mun bihainim ol i bringim cannabis (marijuana) i kam long dispela hap. Ol dispela man nau i bin kisim kot panis bilong 86 yia olgeta wantaim, long possession na karim cannabis i kam long distrik. Polis longContinue reading “Tenpela Man I Go Kalabus long Bringim Cannibis i Kamap Long North Fly”
Gogodala’s Sacred Aida Dance Revived in Balimo on PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary
By Kenny Romanus in Balimo, Delta Fly District, Western Province Once silenced by early missionaries, the Gogodala people’s sacred Aida Dance has resurfaced in Balimo, rekindling cultural pride and sparking conversations about the future of cultural tourism in Western Province. When missionaries first arrived in Western Province decades ago, they discouraged and forbade many traditionalContinue reading “Gogodala’s Sacred Aida Dance Revived in Balimo on PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary”
Minister Mirisim Urges Swift Action on Frieda River Project
Works and Highways Minister and Telefomin MP, Solan Mirisim, has urged the immediate commencement of the Frieda River Copper and Gold Project, describing it as a game-changing development for Telefomin and Papua New Guinea. Minister Mirisim highlighted that the long-delayed project carries enormous potential to stimulate economic growth, generate employment, and deliver much-needed infrastructure toContinue reading “Minister Mirisim Urges Swift Action on Frieda River Project”
Major Accident Along Kiunga–Tabubil Highway
By Kenny Romanus A major road accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, August 5, 2025 at around 4:00 pm at Kilometre 64, near Tea Wara, along the Kiunga–Tabubil Highway in North Fly District. The collision involved a 25-seater PMV bus and a Hino Dyna truck. Tragically, two people were confirmed dead at the scene, while twoContinue reading “Major Accident Along Kiunga–Tabubil Highway”
Daru Honors War Heroes with Dawn Service Tribute
By Kenny Romanus As the rest of Papua New Guinea paid tribute to its armed forces for their roles in World War II, the Daru town in Western Province also held its own dawn service to mark the occasion. On the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, residents including children, parents, and community members gatheredContinue reading “Daru Honors War Heroes with Dawn Service Tribute”
Deaf and Non-Verbal Individuals Attend Sign Language Training in Kiunga
By Kenny Romanus Twenty-five participants took part in a four-day sign language training held in Kiunga, located in the North Fly District of Western Province. The training was led by Clare Guria from Port Moresby, an officer with the Callan Service National Unit (CSNU), under the “All Ears Project.” She was assisted by sign languageContinue reading “Deaf and Non-Verbal Individuals Attend Sign Language Training in Kiunga”
Aramba Development Foundation Inc Launches Food Security Program
By Kenny Romanus A major step toward strengthening food security in Saru area was marked with the official launch of the Aramba Development Foundation Inc.’s (ADF) Food Security Program. A large gathering of locals from the Aramba tribe and neighboring Suki and Nama communities attended the launch ceremony, which celebrated a significant milestone in theContinue reading “Aramba Development Foundation Inc Launches Food Security Program”
Rumginae School of Nursing to Celebrate 50 years of Training and Graduating CHWs
By Kenny Romanus THE Rumginae School of Nursing (RSON), located along the Kiunga-Tabubil highway, will celebrate its 50th years of training and graduating Community Health Workers (CHWs) on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Rumginae Mission Station. Founded in the late 1960s by formerly Unevangelized Fields Mission (UFM) which is now Asia Pacific Christian Mission (APCM)Continue reading “Rumginae School of Nursing to Celebrate 50 years of Training and Graduating CHWs”
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AT KIUNGA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
BY KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of diagnostic equipment infrastructure and associated facilities at Kiunga District Hospital was held yesterday (Friday, October 18th). This significant project, funded by the North Fly District Development Authority (NFDDA) under Local MP James Donald, has a budget of approximately K15 million inContinue reading “GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES AT KIUNGA DISTRICT HOSPITAL”
KIUNGA TOWN AUTHORITY IMPOSES NEW RULES
By Kenny Romanus Six wards under the Kiunga Urban Local Level Government (KULLG) have come up with certain decisions that concerns the public safety for its residents, which is aimed to minimize law and order issues, illegal activities and poper standards to me maintained in Kiunga town catchment area. The Kiunga Town Authority (KTA) hasContinue reading “KIUNGA TOWN AUTHORITY IMPOSES NEW RULES”
TULIP OUTFITS SHOWCASED AT SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL
By Kenny Romanus The students from the Faiwol-Min Tribes of Kiunga Town Primary School also took part in the recent Sel Kambang Festival. They showcased their culture and unique Tulip Bilum Dresses made into fashion designed, which is marketable to hit the PNG fashion industry. The Tulip wears were all in Tulip, from the sandles,Continue reading “TULIP OUTFITS SHOWCASED AT SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL”
SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL ENDS WELL IN KIUNGA
By Kenny Romanus The three days Sel Kambang Festival ends well on a high note, which was attended by thousands in Kiunga, the district headquarters of North Fly in Western Province. The festival was hosted from Tuesday 17th to Thursday 19th of September and was officially closed on Friday, 20th September, by the local MPContinue reading “SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL ENDS WELL IN KIUNGA”
Students embrace culture during Pre-independence celebration
Over 800 students from the Tabubil Primary School participated in pre-independence celebration embracing their culture in various dance performances. Students and staff members with the theme, “Valuing our unique cultures” came in traditional attires and participated in contemporary dances at the school area on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Cultures of 22 provinces have been performed,Continue reading “Students embrace culture during Pre-independence celebration”
NORTH FLY DISTRICT PREPARES FOR SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL
By KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The residents of North Fly District in Western Province prepare to celebrate the 49th Independence Anniversary and the first Sel Kambang Festival 2024 in Kiunga the District Headquarters after being certified by the National Cultural Commission last year. The Skel Kambang Festival is an initiative of local MPContinue reading “NORTH FLY DISTRICT PREPARES FOR SEL KAMBANG FESTIVAL”
MINI CULTURAL SHOW AND NEW CLASSROOM FOR KIUNGA TOWN PRIMARY
By KENNY ROMANUS in Kiunga, Western Province The Kiunga Town Primary School (KTPS) is a school one of the schools that promotes culture in the town schools in the North Fly District of Western Province. The school will be hosting a mini cultural show at the school campus next week, Thursday, 12th September. Parents, guardians,Continue reading “MINI CULTURAL SHOW AND NEW CLASSROOM FOR KIUNGA TOWN PRIMARY”
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and Contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) today signed the Contract to commence work on the Kiunga Airport Project. The signing was witnessed by the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Walter Schnaubelt, ADB Snr Financial Management Specialist, Mathew Reece, Western Province Governor, Hon. Taboi Awi Yoto andContinue reading “𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗞𝗜𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘”
MOTHER OF 8 THANKFUL FOR VITAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
By KENNY ROMANUS in DARU, Western Province A lady from Teapopo village of Fly Kiwai LLG in South Fly District was exited to witness the grand opening ceremony of the new Teapopo Health Clinic. Amagie Sapea, A mother of eight (8) said she is thankful to the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, South Fly DDA underContinue reading “MOTHER OF 8 THANKFUL FOR VITAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES”
TEAPOPO HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO 22 VILLAGES IN FLY KIWAI LLG OF SOUTH FLY DISTRICT
BY KENNY ROMANUS in DARU, Western Province The grand opening event of the Teapopo Health Project which took place on Tuesday, 27th August 2024 in Teapopo village, South Fly District of Western Province was a monumental occasion that drew an astounding crowd of over 22,000 people from the Fly Kiwai LLG to witness this occasion.Continue reading “TEAPOPO HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO 22 VILLAGES IN FLY KIWAI LLG OF SOUTH FLY DISTRICT”
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