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Paita elected Morobe Governor as leaders call to end party politics

Calls for unity were echoed across the floor of the Morobe Provincial Assembly or Tutumang, as all leaders were urged to end political party politics. In a close contest, the Finschhafen MP and Our Pati leader, Reinbo Paita was elected as the new Governor of Morobe Province, edging out the Tewai-Siassi MP and Pangu Pati […]

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Hela PHA launches fundraising drive to rebuild health services

The Hela Provincial Health Authority [Hela PHA], in partnership with the Hela Provincial Government, has launched a fundraising campaign to support improvements in health service delivery and hospital redevelopment across the province. The initiative aims to raise funds for the purchase of medical equipment and the upgrading of key health facilities, including the four district […]

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Winning start for PNG men in MSG Cup

Pala Paul classical corner kick netted PNG Men’s National Football Team to a goal victory over Solomon Islands. PNG Gold men’s defense of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup started this afternoon at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Both nations were locked nil-all at halftime, but in the second half of the match, the […]

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Manus students to depart Madang tonight

The 29 UOG students from Manus Province who have been in Madang since Tuesday night are all set to depart Madang tonight onboard the MV Laban Oule. Since their arrival in Madang on Tuesday night, they have been accommodated at the Paramed campus of Divine Word University. Student spokesperson Polin Wanzi, an Inservice student who […]

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Miss Hagen Central crowned first Miss Western Highlands

An 18-year-old economics student has made history as the first Miss Western Highlands, marking a milestone moment in a pageant that blends faith, culture and women’s empowerment. Miss Hagen Central, Iampela Popena, a second-year student at the University of Papua New Guinea, was crowned Miss Bird of Paradise – Western Highlands 2025 after emerging the […]

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Bougainvillean’s reaffirm independence stance at Buka consultation

The National Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee on Bougainville Matters is now conducting its second consultation in Bougainville today in Arawa, Central Bougainville. It is anticipated that the consultation will see a large turnout as the people once again convey their views to the Committee. During the first consultation held on Tuesday this week in Buka, North […]

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Milne Bay students begin leaving UOG

The first lot of Milne Bay students at the University of Goroka have flown out Wednesday afternoon. Milne Bay’s members of parliament are said to be liasing with the local Division of Education to effect this for the safety of their children. Betty Tatauro- Matron of the Milne Bay Student’s Association at the University said […]

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Cutters plot return to Digicel ExxonMobil Cup

The Kimbe Cutters will not take part in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup, but discussions are underway to pave the way for their return to the country’s premier rugby league competition. The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNGNRLC], together with the Kimbe Cutters franchise board and management, have agreed to collaborate on ensuring […]

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36-year-old candidate contesting Madang urban mayor’s seat apprehended

A candidate contesting the Mayor’s seat in Madang Urban LLG has been apprehended for possible questioning over his involvement with the presiding officer who was arrested last week. Both men are in police custody. The Assistant Returning Officer responsible for the LLG election in Madang Urban confirmed the apprehension of 36-year-old Cletus Andrew Kaunga from […]

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PNG to end round log exports by 2025

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s firm policy to end the export of Round Logs by 2025 and promote sustainable downstream processing to add value to Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector. Addressing the media on arrival from the COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil, Prime Minister Marape emphasized that PNG’s forestry industry must now […]