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Aiton not considering Kumuls coaching role

Former NRL and Super League star Paul Aiton has played down an opportunity in the Kumuls post, instead, he wants to focus on his current role with the PNG Hunters. The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League recently announced the vacancy in the PNG Kumuls coaching role after the outgoing coach Justin Holbrook handed his […]

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Prime Minister Marape says Remembrance Day is not just a date on the calendar

Papua New Guineans throughout the length and breadth of the country, on July 23 every year remember the heroic courage of its fallen heroes. Prime Minister James Marape’s commemoration address to the nation said “As we gather on this solemn day, July 23, 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound significance of Remembrance Day. […]

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Goilala District yet to see construction work for Connect PNG project

Goilala District in Central Province is one of 180 roads captured under the governments multi-billion-kina Connect PNG project. The program is the government’s development approach to support the expansion and connectivity of the Economic Corridor Development [ECD] concept under PNG’s 2010 – 2030 Strategic Plan. Goilala is one of the Districts yet to receive its […]

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Businesses will save cost on waste disposal

 The introduction of the first world class Hazardous Waste Landfill is being built by a PNG owned company, Total Waste Management Group.  Speaking at a launch recently in Roku village, Central Province, Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso says the Hazardous Waste Landfill will address many of the challenges faced by businesses in exporting their hazardous wastes […]

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Vanimo observes Remembrance Day

The people of Vanimo Town and the surrounding villages, braved the early morning showers and gathered together to commemorate the country’s 23rd Remembrance Day Dawn Service. This morning’s event was attended by the heads of the three disciplined forces led by PNGDF Forward Base Commander Captain Eric Hawek, Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Patrick Billy, […]

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Ela Beach Remembrance Park Hosts 43rd commemorative

The 43rd Remembrance Day commemoration at ELA Beach Remembrance Park got off to a slow start this morning, with only a few groups of people initially gathering to pay their respects. However, the atmosphere quickly changed as hundreds of residents in and around NCD began to fill the streets surrounding the park, filling both sides […]

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Central Province Provincial member Rufina Peter embarks on historic Kokoda Track journey

Central Province Governor Rufina Peter successfully completed her seven-day trek along the historic Kokoda Trail, arriving at Owers Corner this morning. The journey began on July 15th at Myola village, with the governor and her team being flown in by Farland Aviation Helicopter. Mountain 2 Mountain, a local tracking company from Kagi Village, guided Ms. […]

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Affected Bushwara settlers to be relocated under the governments Settlement to Suburb policy

Settlers of Bushwara settlement in Port Moresby affected by the recent eviction carried out on portions 2156, 2157 and 2159 will soon be relocated to two new locations. This relocation exercise comes under the National Government’s Settlement to Suburb policy, facilitated by the Moresby Northeast District and the National Capital District Commission. Moresby Northeast MP, […]

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Japan’s Fukushima nuclear waste disposal still remains concern for Pacific Island Nations

The just-concluded regional meeting saw leaders of the Pacific island countries meet with Japanese leaders to talk about strengthening economic, diplomatic ties and feathering their bilateral relationships. However, the issue of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear waste disposal into the Pacific Ocean was a sticky point. Pacific leaders called on Japan to have regular testing done on […]

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U19 Garamuts and Lewas squad named for international outing

Cricket PNG has announced the teams for the U19 Garmut’s and Lewa’s who will participate in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier and the ODI Tri-Series respectively. The U19 men’s will compete the East Asia Pacific tournament in Samoa to qualify for the World Cup whilst the women’s national team will face Scotland […]