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PNGRFL announces Santos Cup Women’s Competition
Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) and Santos have announced the formation of the first ever National Women’s Rugby League Competition, to be known as the Santos Cup.
Rimbu’s Super League move gets backing from Hunters coach
PNG Hunters coach Paul Aiton has supported star hooker Judah Rimbu as he embarks on a new journey in Super League next season.
Ume secures late invitation to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxing champion John Ume secured a last-minute call to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for his second appearance at the world’s largest sports festival.
Annual Siwai Cultural Show cancelled for this year
This is the first time the Siwai cultural show has been postponed.
IRC announces TIN deregistration exercise to address tax noncompliance
Out of the 220 thousand plus registered Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN holders in the country, only about 16% have been paying taxes or lodging their returns.
Discussions to finalise Wafi Golpu Mine development contract underway
The State Negotiation Team [SNT] and developers of Wafi – Golpu Mine are in discussion to finalise the Mine Development Contract [MDC].
Gulf Landowners call for Investigation
Landowners of the Papua LNG Project in Gulf Province have called for an independent investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] and the Ombudsman Commission [OC] into the alleged misappropriation of funds intended for them.
National Government commits to maintaining Bougainville’s Road network
The National Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim, recently visited Bougainville for 2 days to inspect the road network in the Autonomous Region.
CHS Strategic Plan launched to enhance quality assurance in rural health services delivery
The Christian Health Services in Papua New Guinea is currently hosting its 54th Annual General Meeting in Port Moresby, with over 500 participants in attendance.
Chimbu kickboxing team stranded in Port Moresby
A Kickboxing Team from Chimbu has been stranded for two weeks in Port Moresby.