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The suspended Managing Director of KPHL, Wapu Sonk, has been given till 4:06 this afternoon to pick up his suspension letter from the KPHL Board, or police will be forced to act.

Papua New Guinea will join more than 130 countries worldwide in offering The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, with a pilot program set to begin in three Port Moresby secondary schools in 2026.

One of the first ever orchestras for the country - Queen of Paradise - from West Sepik Province, left Port Moresby on Thursday, following impressive performances throughout the 50th Independence commemoration.

The Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] has pushed back the start of its major competitions to give clubs more time to prepare following the nation’s 50th Independence celebrations.

Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation [BFPNG] president David Peter has hit back at a storm of criticism over the naming of the men’s and women’s national teams, branding the claims of bias and unfairness as lies spread to stir trouble.

Papua New Guineans will receive a pay rise in the new year, following the announcement of a new minimum wage rate by the Minimum Wage Board.

A rugby league tournament has kicked off at Nomad Station in the Middle Fly District as part of the continued Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary in New Ireland Province.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, NCD/Central Command, Benjamin Turi, has confirmed that two deaths were reported following the conclusion of Independence celebrations yesterday.

Retired Major General Jerry Singirok, former commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, has voiced strong concerns over the proposed Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with Australia, warning it could undermine PNG’s sovereignty.