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Kamanoku tribe marks PNG’s 50th Independence with tribute to forefathers and call to action
The Kamanoku tribe of Pari Village, in Kundiawa Gembogl District, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a ceremony honouring their forefathers and issuing a passionate call to action for the next generation.
Road to progress: Garaina connected just in time for Golden Jubilee
The Morobe-Northern Highway has officially reached Garaina Station, a development completed just in time to coincide with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today. The achievement comes under the leadership of Marsh Narewec, the first-ever MP for Wau Waria District, who personally oversaw the road’s construction.
Shacklady and Aibo legacies honoured at PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary
Papua New Guinea marked its 50th Independence Anniversary this morning with a grand flag-raising ceremony at Independence Hill, honouring the legacies of two men who shaped the nation’s identity in Thomas Shacklady, composer of the national anthem “O Arise, All You Sons”, and George Aibo, the soldier who first raised the national flag in 1975.
Students walk 10 hours to fly the flag for PNG’s 50th Independence
14 students and six teachers from one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote corners have shown extraordinary determination, trekking 10 hours on foot to join the nation in celebrating its 50th Independence Anniversary.
Massive turnout for 50th flag raising ceremony
Thousands of people flocked to Independence Hill as early as 4 a.m. today to take part in and witness Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony.
Alotau immortalises PNG founding fathers as nation marks 50 years
As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th Independence Anniversary, Alotau District has honoured the nation’s founding leaders with the unveiling of a monument featuring busts of late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and Sir John Guise in the heart of town.
Daru Correctional Institution celebrates PNG’s 50th Independence with culture, sports and reflection
The Daru Correctional Institution launched its 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today with traditional dancing and sporting activities, bringing together inmates, staff, and the wider community in a program that will run until Friday.
North Fly district celebrates 50 years of Independence in style
The people of North Fly District turned out in record numbers as the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations continued in Kiunga, filling the township with colour, pride, and unity.
Aitape Lumi ignites Golden Independence spirit with colorful kick-off
Aitape Lumi District has proudly joined the nation in celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, launching festivities today with a vibrant display of unity and patriotism.
Madang court sends strong warning as drugs and illegal firearms destroyed
More than 50 kilograms of marijuana, homemade firearms, and large quantities of homebrew have been destroyed in Madang, as police and the courts deliver a clear warning to offenders that drug trafficking and illegal weapons will be met with severe punishment.