Stories from Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck Papua New Guinea. The earthquake was centered near Port Moresby. The source confirmed the magnitude and location of the seismic event. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred 224 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines.

The PNG Chiefs have officially announced the signing of NRL winger Alex Johnston on a one-year deal. Johnston, the NRL's all-time leading try scorer, informed his South Sydney teammates of the move. He will join the expansion club for their inaugural season in 2028.

NRL player Luai has confirmed a move to Port Moresby ahead of the 2028 season. The technical and skill requirements for repairing heavy vehicles differ significantly from those for small cars.

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale has occurred in Papua New Guinea.

An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 has occurred in Papua New Guinea.

The PNG Chiefs have out-recruited the Perth Bears in player signings over the last 24 hours. The Bears joined the competition a full season earlier than the Chiefs.

The Papua New Guinea government has contributed $150 million toward the establishment of the new rugby league team, the Chiefs. Other NRL clubs reportedly received $2 million each to accept the expansion into an 18 or 19 team competition.

Australia is providing 730 million in funding over 10 years to Papua New Guinea. The deal includes a condition that Papua New Guinea will not sign security agreements allowing Chinese police or military forces to be based in the Pacific region.

NRL player Jerome Luoy is set to sign a contract to play for the Papua New Guinea Chiefs. Sports writer Nick Compton described Luoy as a charismatic and magnetic player who inspires teammates. The move follows a plan for a Papua New Guinean team in the NRL that was announced 15 months ago by Prime Minister Anthony. The signing has generated excitement among rugby league figures, including former PNG national team captain Sean Dornie. The Australian government is providing $600 million over a decade to support the team's development. This measure follows the announcement of Jerome Loi's signing for the team ahead of their 2028 league entry. The tax-free assurance is intended to attract top-tier talent by increasing net earnings compared to other regions. Rugby league is reportedly a major sport within Papua New Guinea.

Starlink is set to enter Papua New Guinea following a court decision to lift a previous ban on the service. A court ruling last Friday quashed a directive from the Ombudsman Commission that had stopped Starlink's bid to operate in Papua New Guinea. The decision paves the way for the satellite internet provider to obtain a license to operate in the country. East Sepik Governor Alan Bird stated that affordable and easy-to-use technology is needed for people in his province. Many residents in remote and rural parts of Papua New Guinea currently struggle with reliable telecommunication services. The low-orbit satellite service is expected to be indispensable due to the country's wide-ranging terrain. Currently, the doctor-to-patient ratio in the country is approximately 22,000 to one. Alan Bird noted that the service could provide benefits to healthcare services.