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Thank you BSP, DWU flexible learning students will benefit from additional study facility

Flexible Learning Students of Divine Word University’s Coronation Campus in Madang now have an additional study facility funded by BSP Madang Branch under their annual Community Project.  BSP Group CEO Mark Robinson, GM Retail Daniel Faunt, Madang Branch Manager Mary Koi and her staff handed the completed project earlier this week. The facilities include two […]

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Governor General launches group that aims to rechart PNG’s future

Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has launched a group uniting some of Papua New Guinea’s most important movers and shakers. The Eminent Envoys & Friends League’s (The League) is a platform for the country’s leaders , including academics, corporate professionals and senior statesmen to discuss research, innovation, national  security, and policy. The […]

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Port Moresby to host China’s top diplomat

Port Moresby will be rolling out the red carpet at the Jacksons International Airport to welcome one of its important trading partners. The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi will arrive on Saturday around 4pm for a 24 hour visit. “The one-day visit is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] […]

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NCDC and TPA Partner to drive tourism attraction across China

The China Ready initiative, led by Port Moresby City Governor Powes Parkop and the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority [PNGTPA] since July last year, aims to position Amazing Port Moresby as a premier destination for Chinese tourists. The exclusive event on China Ready Workshop this week offered stakeholders the opportunity to convene and discuss crucial matters […]

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Theodist reaffirms commitment to PNGOC with renewed sponsorship

Theodist Limited has announced the renewal of its K50,000 annual sponsorship to the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC). This continued support underscores Theodist’s unwavering belief in the power of sports to inspire and transform Papua New Guinea. “I’am honored to reaffirm Theodist’s commitment to the Papua New Guinean community by renewing our K50,000 annual […]

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Dubabagi takes office in Dogura Anglican diocese

Bishop-elect of the Anglican Diocese of Dogura, John Alfred Dubabagi was ordained and installed into office on Sunday, taking over from retired Bishop Tenison Bogar. Dubabagi was appointed to the top post after Bogar’s six-year term expired last year.  Anglican-heavies all over PNG and overseas attended the occasion at Dogura plateau’s historical St Peter’s & […]

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National statistician adamant to conduct national population census amidst financial crisis

National Statistician John Igitoi is confident the 2024 National Population Census will go ahead as scheduled despite funding setbacks. Mr Igitoi said the national government will supply funding for the census exercise starting on June 17, regardless of the many challenges posed. He said that the National Statistics Office [NSO] has a plan to deliver […]

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National Procurement Commission swears in new board

The new board members of National Procurement Commission (NPC) were sworn in today. The NPC is the commission that oversees government purchases and contract tenders. The new Board members including Secretary for Finance Samuel Penias as Chairman, Works and Highways Secretary David Wereh and Daniel Rolpagarea as board members and Moseley Elly as independent member […]

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Debts accumulate for soldiers as pay cuts go into the 4th fortnight

It is four fortnights of pay cuts to date for the Service men and women in the Papua New Guinea Defense Force NBC National News spoke to a handful of soldiers who expressed frustration over the handling of their pay. They choose to remain anonymous. The acting Chief of Defense, Commodore Philip Polewara announced last […]

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State company exports first LNG shipment

An historical moment, State owned Petroleum company exports its first LNG shipment, bound for China. KPHL Managing Director Wapu Sonk said  this is the access volume from its shareholding in the PNG LNG Project. “Today marks an important milestone for our company, it is the first time for Kumul Petroleum to market our equity share […]