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Roltinga prepared for mammoth task in debut game

Elijah Roltinga will run out in front of a buoying crowd when he makes his debut at HFC Bank Stadium, but that is not the only challenge he will face, what’s more tough is fronting destructive Parramatta Eels flyer Maika Sivo. Roltinga is preparing for a mammoth task against Sivo when he dons the no.2 […]

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Panguna lawsuit emerges

The long-anticipated lawsuit against Rio Tinto and Bougainville Copper Limited [BCL], filed by Landowners of the Panguna mine in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has resurfaced at the Waigani National Court. Deputy chief Judge Ambeng Kandakasi dealt with the matter and formally transferred the class action proceeding over to Justice Thomas Anis under the commercial […]

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Duo ruled out as Hunters quartet set for debut against Fiji

PNG Kumuls hooker Edwin Ipape and SP Hunters center Alex Max have been sidelined by injuries and will not feature in round one of the Pacific Championships this weekend. Hunters’ quartet Elijah Roltinga, Robert Mathias, Koso Bandi, and Ila Alu will etch their name in the Kumul jumper for the first time as PNG looks […]

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PNG will attend the World Expo in Japan to lure investors

The Papua New Guinea Government will be using the World Expo in Japan as a stage to market the country as an investor destination in the Pacific. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru said after 50 years of bilateral relationship with Japan, PNG’s participation at the World Expo is an opportunity to start […]

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Suspect in Boroko stabbing identified

The alleged suspect in the murder of a young woman in 4 Mile, Boroko is known by Police. Police Metropolitan Superintendent of NCD, Silva Sika told NBC this morning the police investigation unit is in the process of arresting the perpetrator. “We have already identified the suspect and his location. I won’t disclose the details […]

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Battle for Kumuls no.9 jersey heats up

The race for PNG Kumuls dummy half position is hitting up for the forthcoming Pacific Championships set to kick off this weekend in Fiji. PNG is blessed with a pool of talented hookers led by Super League star Edwin Ipape and the current group of hookers available will give headache to Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou […]

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Fitler: Future looks bright

The future of rugby league is looking bright as Papua New Guinea works towards establishing robust pathways for emerging talents. PNG is in the final phase of its bidding process to enter NRL and Australian rugby league legend Brad Fitler said improved results by Junior Orchids and Kumuls in the Prime Ministers XIII, was a […]

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Over 32 thousand grade 12s sit for exams this week

Grade 12 students of 225 secondary schools and six national schools of excellence across Papua New Guinea started their national exams this morning, marking a crucial step in their academic journey. 32,863 Grade 12 students will be sitting for the National Examinations from today to Friday, October 18th. The NBC Newsroom reached out to a […]

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Australia stun PNG in PMs XIII

Papua New Guinea have succumbed to a 42-20 loss at the hands of Australian Prime Minister’s 13 side in the final game of this afternoon’s fixtures. Despite scoring two tries for a 12-0 lead in the opening 10 minutes, Australia fought their way back in contest to clip a clinical victory. PNG Prime Minister’s XIII […]

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Assessment underway in Mendi Munhiu District

The Southern Highlands Provincial Division of Works is conducting an assessment of the roads damaged by a recent landslip in Mendi Munihiu district. District MP Raphael Tonpi says the affected areas are Sengere and Solyaer along the Koen Kombal Sol Yare feeder roads. This road serves over 10,000 people living along the Mendi River who […]