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Sparrows eye fourth straight POMNA title in grand final showdown

Reigning champions Credit Corporation Sparrows are bracing for a fierce grand final clash against archrivals Veupunama tomorrow, as they chase a historic fourth consecutive Port Moresby Netball Association title. The highly anticipated showdown is set to take place at 2pm at the Rita Flynn Outdoor Courts.   Sparrows head coach Julien Leka said the team […]

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Pawa Meri round returns to honour women in rugby league

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity in sport with the return of the Pawa Meri Round this weekend with a special event dedicated to honouring the role of women in the game of rugby league. Now in its second year, the Pawa Meri round will see […]

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Vetiver grass offers climate-smart solution for PNG’s Future

Papua New Guinea is turning to a powerful nature-based solution to combat climate change, with Vetiver grass gaining attention as a sustainable tool for environmental protection and land restoration. Environmental advocate and founder of Vetiver Systems Ltd, Robinson Vanoh, says the deep-rooted Vetiver grass can play a major role in both climate change mitigation and […]

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Kokoda Trail Motel leads climate-smart tourism with vetiver grass project

Kokoda Trail Motel is now adopting a natural way to stop soil erosion in the Sogeri and Sirinumu Dam area of central province. This is through the Vetiver System Technology, a bio-engineering practice used to stop soil degradation. Motel Director Miku Agorobe says this promotes sustainable land rehabilitation in the area. Kokoda Trail Motel is […]

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Forest Authority MD defends SGS partnership

The Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNG FA], John Mosoro, has defended the agency’s intention to re-engage international firm SGS as an independent verifier of log exports, while questioning the accuracy of data presented to the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Delivery. Mr. Mosoro appeared before the Parliamentary […]

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Enga Cultural show committee receives timely sponsorship

South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has stepped in as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Enga Cultural Show, contributing K5,000 to support preparations for the annual cultural event. The 31st edition of the show is set to take place from August 8 – 10 at John Siki Oval in Wabag. The event is expected to […]

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PNG reaffirms digital leadership in the Pacific

Acting Information Communications and Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust. He made this call during his address at the Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue held in Suva today. Minister Tsiamalili, also reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to building a connected, secure and inclusive digital future […]

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Tkatchenko vows support for newly elected MKA members

Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has pledged his full support to the newly elected members of the Motu-Koita Assembly, vowing to work closely with them to deliver essential services to local communities. Speaking at a luncheon held in honour of the Eastern region representatives of the Assembly, Minister Tkatchenko emphasized […]

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Gurney airport targets full flight operations by September

Normal flight operations into Gurney Airport are expected to resume by September, according to an update released this week as runway upgrade works intensify. Gurney has faced months of flight disruptions and downgrades due to the ongoing K76.8 million Gurney Upgrade Project under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project [CADIP II]. CADIP Program Director Wellington […]

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Somare honoured with monument as symbol of unity and legacy

The National Parliament came to live tonight as the life-size Monument of the country’s founding father late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare was unveiled. The Monument unveiled at 8pm stands in front of the Parliament as a Pillar of Unity. It is a symbol of honoring the contributions of the late founding father, which […]