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South Pacific International Container Terminal has invested PGK 8.1 million in new equipment to expand capacity and efficiency at Lae’s ports amid rising vessel traffic this year. The investment supports operations at the Lae Tidal Basin overflow berth at Lae Main Wharf, which was activated to handle higher volumes of vessels and cargo. New equipment deployed includes one reach stacker, two empty container handlers, and five terminal trucks with trailers.

Literacy extends far beyond reading and writing. Buk Bilong Pikinini has recognized the need for having nutritional guides incorporated in lessons, for their early learners hence the launching of important nutritional education resources for both parents and communities. BbP’s latest nutrition resource, the “Parent’s Guide To Child Nutrition and “Helti Mama Helti Pikinini” guide was produced with the generous support of Moore Printing.

BSP Financial Group (BSP) and the PNG Chiefs has announced a landmark sponsorship agreement deal, marking the largest club sponsorship in NRL history as BSP will become the Principal Foundation Partner of the Club through to at least the end of the 2030 NRL season. The Principal Foundation Partnership was announced yesterday at Santos Stadium in Port Moresby by PNG Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson, BSP Chairman Robert Bradshaw and BSP Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson.

Th Namea Rugby Nines Cup hosted in Aipeana village, in West Mekeo, Kakruku, over the weekend has unleashed talents identified in tbe week-long footy tournament that attracted 50 teams across the district. Mekeo Local Level Government President Edward Kekele described the tournament very promising in uniting youths in the week-long sporting activity.

Kairuku MP and Minister for Energy has stressed the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage, that must be nurtured and preserved for future generations. “Our culture is our identity. It connects us to our clans, tribes’ communities and ancestors. By giving our young people opportunities to learn and witness and participate, we ensure that our cultural heritage is preserved and natured for our future generations.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) takes over as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the Goroka Cultural Show through a recently signed multi-year partnership with the Goroka Show Committee, reinforcing CCEP’s support for one of Papua New Guinea’s most iconic cultural celebrations. The partnership begins this year ahead of the milestone 70th Goroka Cultural Show, to be held from 18th to 20th September in Eastern Highlands Province.

Nine executive members of the Papua New Guinea Women in Maritime Association have completed leadership training to strengthen governance and advocacy for women across PNG’s maritime sector. The qualification, delivered through Australia’s support and the PNG Institute of Directors, gives PNGWIMA’s executive team new skills in decision-making, risk management, governance and organisational leadership. “From an operational side, we deal with risk every day.

The National Cultural Commission has recognized Mainohana Catholic Secondary School’s cultural show following this year’s event at the school. This has seen NCC presenting the school with a Certificate of Recognition to formalise the achievement for the school located in Kairuku, Central province.

The National Cultural Commission through the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies has launched a collection of traditional stories and legends documented by students from Central province. The collection titled “’A Tale of Central Province” contains 26 stories and legends documented by Mainohana Catholic Secondary School students. The collection was launched over the weekend, September 04, 2026 with recognition given to the school as the major contributor of the publication.

The Metropolitan Superintendent for the National Capital District, Warrick Simatab, has issued an urgent appeal for calm following a fatal police-involved shooting at Koki Vegetable Market, while warning that illegal retaliatory violence and the destruction of public infrastructure will be met with the full force of the law.