The Department of Personnel Management (DPM) has announced that Thursday, 23 July 2026, will be observed as National Remembrance Day and a public holiday throughout Papua New Guinea. According to Circular Instruction No. 14 of 2026, issued on 21 May...

Students from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) studying in Madang gathered on Friday, June 20, to celebrate Bougainville Day, marking the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). The celebration, hosted by students from Divine Word University (DWU), Madang...

The Friends of the Madang Provincial Hospital has successfully completed the 2026 Mt Wilhelm Charity Climb, raising awareness and support for the Blood Bank Unit at Madang Provincial Hospital through an inspiring community-driven fundraising initiative. The organisation has expressed its...

Madang Prepares for 50th Independence Anniversary The Madang Provincial Events Committee (MPEC) today hosted a stakeholder meeting at Madang Resort, bringing together a strong turnout of business houses, government departments, and community representatives. Chairman Siegfried Beschel presented the vision and...

PNGDF Solidarity March to Mark 50th Independence Jubilee Heads into Madang. As part of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s program for the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations, the Solidarity March from Moem Barracks in East Sepik Province is...

Historic Partnership Sealed: Madang & Poplar, USA Now Sister Cities. Madang has officially signed a sister-city partnership with Poplar, Wisconsin, USA creating a bond rooted in historical ties dating back to World War II. The agreement was signed this week...