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Children steal the show as Aitape-Lumi celebrates PNG’s 50 years of Independence
The future of Papua New Guinea took center stage yesterday in Aitape Lumi, where children dressed in colorful cultural attire stole hearts during a baby-show, which was the highlight of the district’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
9 athletes selected for team Melanesia
The Oceania Athletic Association has named a team of 19 athletes, including 9 from PNG, to represent Melanesia at the Oceania Cup, which will be held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on October 30th and 31st.
Magarima youths appeal for mass ‘Gun Surrender Program’
As Papua New Guinea embarks on its journey into the next 50 years of independence, celebrations in the Magarima District took an impressive turn, displaying an important call for peace and disarmament.
Saroa urges next generation of PNG to build on 50-year legacy
As Papua New Guinea celebrated it's 50th Independence Anniversary, one of the prominent lawyer’s Nelson Saroa urged young Papua New Guineans to draw inspiration from their elders and actively contribute to nation-building.
PNG and Australia sign Pukpuk Treaty communique
Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed on the text of a Mutual Defence Treaty, called the Pukpuk Treaty, which will be signed following Cabinet processes in both countries.
Lewas deliver Independence gift with T-20 victory in Fiji
The Papua New Guinea women’s cricket team, the PNG Lewas, celebrated the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary in style after defeating Vanuatu by nine wickets to win the ICC Women’s T-20 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Suva.
Wau Waria dazzles in color, gold medals and tributes to PNG’s 50th Independence
The people of Wau Waria District gathered in a sea of red, black and gold to mark Papua New Guinea’s Independence, turning the occasion into a vibrant spectacle of unity, remembrance and pride.
Lufa MP pays tribute to past leaders on PNG’s 50th Anniversary
Lufa MP and Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Simo Kilepa has paid tribute to the district’s founding leaders, depicting them as the pillars of Lufa and key contributors to the development of Eastern Highlands Province.
Undialu declares May 17 as official Hela Day
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has declared May 17 as the official Hela Day, marking the date in 2012 when Parliament passed legislation to establish Hela as a separate province.
Juffa hails diversity as PNG’s strength at 50th Independence
Northern Governor Gary Juffa says Papua New Guinea’s diversity has been the key force uniting the country and preserving its democracy over the past 50 years.