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Makiba commends Magarima for colorful 50th Independence celebrations

Magarima MP and Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manase Makiba, has praised his people for hosting a successful commemoration of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Celebrations across the three Local Level Governments in Magarima concluded yesterday afternoon, drawing large participation and showcasing community spirit. Mr. Makiba said the Golden Jubilee marked not only five decades […]

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Children steal the show as Aitape-Lumi celebrates PNG’s 50 years of Independence

The future of Papua New Guinea took center stage yesterday in Aitape Lumi, where children dressed in colorful cultural attire stole hearts during a baby-show, which was the highlight of the district’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Parents proudly carried their little ones, each outfit telling a story of heritage and tradition, drawing cheers from the […]

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Nine PNG athletes selected for team Melanesia

The Oceania Athletic Association has named a team of 19 athletes, including nine from Papua New Guinea, to represent Melanesia at the Oceania Cup, which will be held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, from October 30-31. Teams have also been announced for Micronesia and Polynesia, and Oceania AA will fully fund all three.The Oceania Cup is a […]

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Magarima youths appeal for mass ‘Gun Surrender Program’

As Papua New Guinea embarks on its journey into the next 50 years of independence, celebrations in the Magarima District took an impressive turn, displaying an important call for peace and disarmament. On the second day of district-wide celebrations, a youth group from Wapulaka village, aptly named the Wapulaka Defence Force, captivated the assembled crowd […]

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Saroa urges next generation of PNG to build on 50-year legacy

As Papua New Guinea celebrated it’s 50th Independence Anniversary, one of the prominent lawyer’s Nelson Saroa urged young Papua New Guineans to draw inspiration from their elders and actively contribute to nation-building. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Saroa village, he reflected on his personal and professional journey in his 22 years as a […]

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PNG and Australia sign Pukpuk Treaty communique

Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed on the text of a Mutual Defence Treaty, called the Pukpuk Treaty, which will be signed following Cabinet processes in both countries. This announcement was made in a statement, following a bilateral meeting between the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, […]

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Lewas deliver Independence gift with T-20 victory in Fiji

The Papua New Guinea women’s cricket team, the PNG Lewas, celebrated the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary in style after defeating Vanuatu by nine wickets to win the ICC Women’s T-20 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Suva. The national flag was hoisted high at Albert Park on the eve of Independence, as captain Brenda Tau and Naoani […]

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Wau Waria dazzles in color, gold medals and tributes to PNG’s 50th Independence

The people of Wau Waria District gathered in a sea of red, black and gold to mark Papua New Guinea’s Independence, turning the occasion into a vibrant spectacle of unity, remembrance and pride. The celebration began with a solemn moment of silence in honor of the late Morobe Governor, Luther Wenge, whose sudden passing cast […]

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Lufa MP pays tribute to past leaders on PNG’s 50th Anniversary

Lufa MP and Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Simo Kilepa has paid tribute to the district’s founding leaders, depicting them as the pillars of Lufa and key contributors to the development of Eastern Highlands Province. Speaking on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, Kilepa said it was only fitting to […]

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Undialu declares May 17 as official Hela Day

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has declared May 17 as the official Hela Day, marking the date in 2012 when Parliament passed legislation to establish Hela as a separate province. Undialu made the announcement during Hela’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations yesterday, saying the day would now be gazetted and observed annually as a time to reflect […]