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After nine years, millions of tax payers’ monies spent on compulsory registration of Papua New Guineans, less than a quarter of the population have their personal details registered at the National Identity [NID] Office database.

The recent restructuring of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary command throughout the country by Commissioner David Manning has irked a few provincial political heads.  

Lae based nationally owned company, Muruk Tropical Produce Limited (MTPR) is keen on exporting frozen taro overseas especially to the United States and Australian markets.

The appointment of honorary trade commissioners to Australia and the Philippines is expected to bring an increase investment to PNG and create markets in those countries for PNG Products.

The Australian High Commission has clarified that the upcoming visit by the Australian Defence Force’s 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) is intentionally to conduct Mentor Training Team in Papua New Guinea.

Kumuls skipper Kyle Laybutt wants to play for a PNG-based NRL side coached by Wayne Bennett.

The SP PNG Hunters kicked off their season on a high note with a 36-22 victory over the visiting Wynnum Manly Seagulls side at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday. 

THE Provincial Members of Western Highlands and Central, Wai Rapa and Rufina Peter respectively, are appealing to Police Commissioner David Manning to reinstate their Provincial Police Commanders who were moved to different positions in a recent announcement on a reshuffle of senior police officers.

Bougainville’s government has accused PNG’s top cop of breaking the law in appointing a new deputy chief of the Bougainville Police Service.

Private employees’ superannuation fund revenue doubled in the 2023 financial year, the biggest winners are the thousands of contributors who will see a 9 percent interest credited to their retirement savings.