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The PNG Indigenous Team continue to assert their dominance at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, recording back-to-back victories in Round 4 and Round 5 to remain unbeaten in the tournament.

Four members of the Papua New Guinea Lewas have joined the South Australia Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team to compete in the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC].

There is no public holiday, scheduled for this Friday the 17th of April, 2026.

Milne Bay’s first rapid assessment team departed Alotau on Wednesday evening for the hardest hit atolls around Woodlark Island, those that had reportedly suffered great devastation by Tropical Cyclone Maila.

A second-half header from Katie Kitching sealed New Zealand’s 1–0 win over Papua New Guinea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers final at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

Among points raised by members of the Opposition earlier today, leader James Nomane called for the Prime Minister James Marape to appoint a competent Defense Minister and dismiss Dr Billy Joseph.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Ian Findlay, dismissed students gathered at the Forum Square during lunchtime today, amid concerns of a possible protest over the current tense situation.

The National Lands Commission has sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Milne Bay Province for the setup of their southern regional hub.

Local LLG Presidents responsible for areas greatly affected by Cyclone Maila in Milne Bay Province have called on the Government to place emphasis on preparedness and response for future disasters and emergencies.

The roadblock set up by soldiers at Murray Barracks has now been cleared, following an overnight standoff in Port Moresby.