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Pacific Media urged to report its own issues without western influence

Information Communication Technology Minister Timothy Masiu is strongly opposing powerful western countries influence on Pacific media freedom. Speaking as the guest of honor at the official dinner of the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference last night [Thursday] Mr Masiu says outside influence must not control the way Pacific media write and report issues affecting them. […]

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Trukai Fun Run 2024 to Support Team PNG’s Olympic Dream

Papua New Guinea is gearing up for the annual Trukai Fun Run on July 7th, set to unite communities across 10 locations nationwide under the theme “Our Steps, Their Dreams.” This year’s event will be co-hosted by the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee and Trukai Industries Limited and holds special significance as it rallies its […]

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Holbrook parts way with Kumuls

PNG Kumuls head coach seat has been left vacant by Justin Holbrook after he tenured his resignation to take up a new role with the Australian Kangaroos. Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] chief executive officer Stanley Hondina in a media statement confirmed that he was notified by Holbrook of his unavailability to be […]

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Agri Insurance Limited to provide insurance services in Bougainville

More than three decades following the Bougainville crisis, the Autonomous Region of Bougainville lacked Insurance companies offering Insurance services. A major achievement was reached on Wednesday as the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] obtained a certificate from Agri Insurance Limited, marking the start of Insurance services in the area. During the certificate handover, ABG President Ishmael […]

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Heavy rains see classes suspended in Alotau

It’s been raining a few weeks now. Today, the worst of them. Some government officers reported flooding in the morning, drainage was cleared up and work resumed while schools we went around to, not so lucky. The teachers are busy drying their classrooms because some of the water is coming from the roof and the […]

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State Agencies and St. Johns Ambulance receives Lae City Authority support

Lae’s National St John Ambulance Service, Public Solicitor and Fire Service have received funding and logistical support for their operations from Lae City Authority [LCA]. Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae John Rosso who is also the LCA Chairman presented the authority’s support to the respective heads of the organisations yesterday at the Lae […]

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PNGOC elects first female President

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has made history by electing Emma Waiwai as its first female president, taking over from outgoing and long-term president Sir John Dawanincura. This landmark election marks a significant milestone in the organization’s history and reflects its commitment to gender equality and progressive leadership. Mrs. Waiwai, who has been […]

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Minister Masiu to participate at this year’s Pacific International Media conference in Suva, Fiji

Information Communication Technology Minister is keen on discussing topical issues at this year’s Pacific International Media conference in Fiji. Minister Timothy Masiu wants Papua New Guinea media to speak one voice with its Pacific sister nations on cross cutting issues affecting the region. Mr. Masiu says climate change, geopolitical power play, artificial Intelligence [AI] among […]

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Telstars to commemorate 58th anniversary to honor club founder

The Enviro Telstars Netball club will celebrate a 58th milestone at the conclusion of the Port Moresby Netball Association with a planned gala event in October. This esteemed event slated towards the end of the year is purposely to honor the club founder Veitu Diro and the success of Telstars since its inception in 1966. […]

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PNG swimming duo off to Olympics via universality placing

Papua New Guinea swimming pair Josh Tarere and Georgia-Leigh Vele have been approved by World Aquatics as the ‘universality swimmers’ to compete at the Paris Olympics. The duo will represent PNG in the freestyle event with male swimmer, Tarere, competing in 100m whilst Vele will swim in the 50m race of female category. PNG swimming […]