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Prime Minister Marape reflects on PNG’s history during visit to ABC archives

Prime Minister James Marape described his visit to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation [ABC] archives as an emotional and deeply moving experience, as he explored historical recordings and documents capturing Papua New Guinea’s journey to independence.

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Wests Tigers star on the verge of shock medical retirement

Wests Tigers center Justin Olam is on the verge of a medical retirement as he struggles to overcome a knee injury that required surgery in the off-season.

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Lae Port to receive a huge vessel tomorrow, first time after 50 years

Lae Port in Morobe Province will receive a huge container ship with a length of 262 meters and a 33-meter width.

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Ipape signs new six-year deal with Leigh

Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape has signed a six-year contract extension with Leigh Leopards.

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CBC dispels rumors of Pope Francis passing

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands has urged all faithful in these two Pacific nations and around the world not to spread false information regarding the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

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Marape travels to Australia to collect pre-independence documents

In preparation for the 50th anniversary celebration on September 16, Prime Minister James Marape will meet with Australia's National Library and Archives team to collect PNG's key historical documents dating back to the country's independence.

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New fingerprint system for forensic

With the current trend in crime and the need to boost police work, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Forensic and Science Division in Port Moresby have received a boost from the Australian Federal Police with the introduction of a new fingerprint analysis system called the Automated Fingerprint Identification System [AFIS].

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Sir Hubert Murray Stadium to host NRL’s newest team in PNG

The PNG Prime Minister James Marape, the outgoing Australia High Commissioner to PNG John Feakes, have officially signed the documents of PNG’s inclusion in the NRL earlier this week at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby

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National Department of Health clarifies USAID withdrawal will not affect PNG

The National Department of Health has clarified it does not get direct funding support from the United States through USAID.

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Chief Ombudsman visits Alotau

Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen is in Alotau this week, he delivered an OC report on the state of the Correctional Service facility Giligili.

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