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K19.5 million released to 570 retired teachers in PNG
The Department of Treasury has released a total of K19.5 million as final entitlements and repatriation payments to 570 retired teachers in Papua New Guinea.
Thousands gather for Holy Mass at Blessed Peter Torot Basilica
Over a thousand Catholic faithful from all over East New Britain, and the New Guinea Islands Region and many more from other protestant churches, turned up for a Holy Eucharist Mass at the Blessed Peter Torot Basilica at Rakunai earlier today.
Faithful unite in prayer ahead of Peter Torot’s Canonization tonight
In the lead-up to the canonization of Blessed Peter Torot as Saint Peter Torot at around 6 pm this evening [PNG time], Catholic parishioners gathered at St. Joseph Parish to mark World Mission Sunday in honor of the soon-to-be saint.
Marape opens K92 Mine’s stage 3 expansion plant
Prime Minister James Marape has officially opened the Kainantu Mine’s new Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant, marking a significant development for the project with the start of its first commercial gold production.
Rosso intervenes to stop 3-mile evictions in Lae
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, John Rosso, has invoked special provisions of the Land Act to stop the planned eviction of residents living at 3-Mile in Lae by the Fresh Produce Development Agency [FPDA], scheduled for November 7th.
Gold for men and silver for women in basketball
The FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup concluded yesterday with the PNG men's basketball team winning gold after beating Fiji 68-61 in a thriller, and the women settled for silver, going down to Fiji in the gold medal play-off to Fiji 57-44.
Public urges GST relief beyond 2026
Ordinary Papua New Guinean citizens hope to see government relief assistance, like cuts in Goods and Services Tax [GST] on basic items, continue after the one-year implementation timeline from June 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026.
Western Highlands bids farewell to long serving provincial finance manager
The Western Highlands Provincial Administration on Thursday bid a final farewell to its long-serving Provincial Finance Manager, the Late Reverend Timothy Rapula, during an emotional ceremony at Mara Haus in Mt Hagen.
Madang to start second round of polio campaign
Madang Province will launch the second round of its polio vaccination campaign on Monday, 20 October, a week later than other provinces due to logistical challenges.
Sweet start for Buka’s first ice cream training
Ice cream is a favourite treat for people of all ages, loved for its creamy texture and variety of flavors.