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Komboi optimistic to revamp PMSA

President of the Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) Paul Komboi is steadfast about reigniting the vibrancy of the association. Appointed a year ago due to his extensive expertise in the sport, Komboi spent his inaugural year in 2024 familiarizing with dynamics. The former PNG Kapuls midfielder emphasized that this approach is crucial for ensuring the […]

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Lone female contesting Motu-Koita election

Former Digicel Foundation Chief Executive Officer and woman candidate Beatrice Mahuru is among six men who have raised their hands to contest the Chairman’s seat in the 2025 Motu-Koita Assembly Elections. Ms Mahuru has been motivated by the Poor Health Indicators, Education outcomes and Poor Economic participation in the Motu Koita areas to contest. “I […]

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Inaugural PNG Media Summit underway in Port Moresby

The first ever PNG Media Summit kicks of this morning in Port Moresby. The inaugural media event organized by the PNG Women in Media for PNG Media Council is to commemorate the World Media Freedom Day Today. The theme of the event is AI, Ethics, and Standards of Media Landscape in PNG. The event is […]

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Vanessa’s journey of becoming a lawyer

The 22 year old Vanessa Puri from the Keranum Village of Vanka tribe in the Tambul Nebilyer District, Western Highlands was among the females who graduated with Bachelor of Law during the University of Papua New Guinea’s 70th Graduation earlier this week. Like others, Vanessa’s dream of becoming a Lawyer was motivated by understanding the […]

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Marape announces minor cabinet reshuffle

Member for Kairuku Peter Isoaimo was sworn in at Government House this afternoon as Minister for Energy. He takes over from Kerema MP Thomas Opa, who has now moved to take on the Finance Ministry. Wapenamanda MP Miki Kaeok will now assume the Transport Ministry, which was left vacant by Walter Schnaubelt, who took up […]

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Qld Paia to represent PNG in Asia Pacific tourney

The Queensland PNG Paia has officially named its Mixed Under-20s team to represent Papua New Guinea at the upcoming 2025 Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup, scheduled to take place at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe, Queensland from May 15 – 17. Due to ongoing financial constraints, the Touch Football Papua New Guinea [TFPNG] executive committee earlier […]

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Hunters campaign marred by injury as in-form forward prematurely ends season

The PNG Hunters’ 2025 Hostplus Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with powerhouse forward Koso Bandi ruled out for the remainder of the season following a confirmed anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] injury. Bandi sustained the injury during the Hunters’ recent match against the Burleigh Bears. Medical assessments are yet to reveal the severity of […]

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Simbu PPC calls for peaceful LLG elections

Simbu Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang issued a strong call to intending candidates and supporters for a peaceful and fair conduct on the Local Level Government [LLG] election in the province. Supt. Rubiang told NBC this morning that with eleven weeks remaining for campaign, he expects everyone to be responsible for their actions […]

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Continuous rain affects communities

The continuous rainfall in Western Highlands Province has led to flooding, landslides, and other natural disasters that has damaged homes and the livelihood of people. One community in the Mul LLG of Mul Baiyer District faced this natural catastrophe earlier this week when a landslip caused flooding that cost the life of a 50-year-old woman […]

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Simbu museum: A cultural hub for the province

There is a strong case for the Simbu Museum of Natural Resources, History and Archives to be used as a culture knowledge hub in the province. Erick Sinebare, director of the Simbu Museum, believes every province should have its own museum to promote democratic culture and support development in PNG. Mr. Sinebare said it took […]