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Wakhai Yam Festival puts Namblo village on the national tourism map

Namblo Village, located in the Nuku Central LLG of West Sepik Province, is poised to become a cultural tourism destination over the next 50 years, following the successful staging of its fifth Wakhai Yam Festival on Friday, September 19, 2025.

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Undialu urges SHP leaders to provide leadership, calls on national government to fund alternate roads

Governor of Hela Province Philip Undialu, has called on leaders of Southern Highlands Province to take ownership of the ongoing issues along the Highlands Highway.

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Simbu students union celebrates PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary with cultural showcase

The Simbu Students Union of the University of Goroka showcased Papua New Guinea's rich cultural heritage in a vibrant celebration at Dickson's Oval in Kundiawa over the weekend.

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Local businessman urges youths to abstain from bad habits, donates to police

Local businessman Max Kamba is urging youths in Madang Province to stay away from drugs and other deadly habits.

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Sonk given till 4:06 today

The suspended Managing Director of KPHL, Wapu Sonk, has been given till 4:06 this afternoon to pick up his suspension letter from the KPHL Board, or police will be forced to act.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to begin in PNG Schools in 2026

Papua New Guinea will join more than 130 countries worldwide in offering The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, with a pilot program set to begin in three Port Moresby secondary schools in 2026.

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First ever orchestra

One of the first ever orchestras for the country - Queen of Paradise - from West Sepik Province, left Port Moresby on Thursday, following impressive performances throughout the 50th Independence commemoration.

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Kick-off delayed: PNGFA competitions rescheduled after Independence celebrations

The Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] has pushed back the start of its major competitions to give clubs more time to prepare following the nation’s 50th Independence celebrations.

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Basketball president slams lies over national team selection

Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation [BFPNG] president David Peter has hit back at a storm of criticism over the naming of the men’s and women’s national teams, branding the claims of bias and unfairness as lies spread to stir trouble.

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New minimum wage to take effect in 2026

Papua New Guineans will receive a pay rise in the new year, following the announcement of a new minimum wage rate by the Minimum Wage Board.

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