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Wenge remembered as defender of provincial rights, says PM
Prime Minister James Marape has hailed the late Morobe Governor Luther Wenge as a 'pillar of democracy,' stating that the veteran politician will be honored with full state recognition.
Yafai apologises for the crime committed
Former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai, who was recently found guilty of all five counts of misappropriation, today apologized to the taxpayers and the rest of the country for the crime he committed.
MoA signed to grow PNG’s galip nut industry
A Memorandum of Agreement [MoA] was signed between the Forest Research Institute [FRI] and the Markets for Village Farmers project to promote full participation in developing Papua New Guinea’s emerging galip nut industry.
Bulolo community mourns late Governor Wenge in massive tribute
Nearly 40 vehicles carrying the people of Bulolo converged on Lae city today to pay tribute to the late Songang Luther Akisawa Wenge, fallen Morobe governor widely remembered for his leadership and commitment to local communities.
PNG, Japan sign K11.6m deal for disaster relief and defence support
Heavy machinery amounting to K11.6 million to help strengthen Papua New Guinea's disaster, relief, and infrastructure development capabilities was signed with Japan recently.
Soccer debuts in Madang’s remote Gama as governor’s cup draws record turnout
A weeklong Governor’s Cup tournament in Madang’s Gama village ended on Saturday with soccer played for the first time in the mountainous region along the Bismarck Range.
PNG Barramundis score back-to-back warm-up wins in Brisbane
Papua New Guinea’s national cricket team, the Barramundis, made a strong start to their international preparations with two victories in warm-up matches against Queensland sides over the weekend.
3rd Climate Change Summit to commence tomorrow
The 3rd Climate Change Summit begins tomorrow, with key sectors presenting progress on climate action targets.
Royals down Hawks to claim Madang rugby league title
The Royals are the new men’s A-Grade champions of Madang Rugby League, outlasting the Hawks 20-16 in a bruising grand final at Ron Albert Oval on Sunday.
Foreign Affairs Secretary clarifies PNG’s proposed Pukpuk Treaty with Australia
Papua New Guinea’s proposed Mutual Defence Treaty with Australia, now formally referred to as the “Pukpuk Treaty,” is designed to enhance the country's sovereignty and defence capabilities, not undermine them, according to the country's lead negotiator.