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Gebbie commends Hiri-Koiari league for promoting local talent

Papua New Guinea international and Kumuls winger Edene Gebbie has praised the Hiri-Koiari Rugby League for its role in identifying and developing raw talent, providing a platform for aspiring players to reach the national stage. Speaking exclusively to NBC News via phone from the United Kingdom, Gebbie said he is a testament to the power […]

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Planning secretary assesses Wutung Border Post for economic potential

Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Koney Samuel, recently visited the Wutung Border Post as part of the 2025 Inter-Departmental Monitoring and Evaluation Program, aimed at assessing the impact of government-funded investments and donor-supported projects. During the visit, Secretary Samuel and a technical team inspected the Wutung Border Post and the adjacent […]

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Works Department signs MoU with DataCo to boost digital infrastructure

The Department of Works and Highways [DoWH] has formalised a strategic partnership with DataCo PNG Limited through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU], marking a key milestone in inter-agency collaboration for the Connect PNG Telecommunication System Project. The MoU, signed in Port Moresby by Works Secretary Gibson Holemba and DataCo chief executive officer […]

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Usino-Bundi candidates urged to run clean campaigns

Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have been urged to conduct clean and respectful campaigns without resorting to personal attacks or smear tactics. The appeal was made by veteran politician and former Madang Governor Peter Yama while campaigning in the district on Sunday. “Every candidate who has nominated has a constitutional right to contest the Usino-Bundi […]

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PM welcomes rural roadworks bringing hope to cocoa communities in East New Britain

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the ongoing rehabilitation of two critical rural roads in East New Britain Province, describing them as “lifelines for cocoa-growing communities” and a reflection of real service delivery reaching the grassroots. The roads in Kulungure Feeder Road in Sinivit LLG, Pomio District, and Vunapalading – Burit Feeder Road in Inland […]

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Goilala MP demands police leadership change after Waigani killings

Goilala MP Casmiro Aia has called for a change in the leadership of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, amidst the escalating lawlessness in the country. Mr Aia made the call while referring to the recent killing of four people at Waigani, in the nation’s capital. Of the four reported deaths, three were his people […]

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Madang rugby league 9s competition ends

The Madang Rugby League Nine’s Competition concluded successfully last weekend with the semi-finals and grand finals played at the Ron Albert Oval in town. The competition, played over six weekends, featured strong participation from across the province, showcasing the growing enthusiasm and talent for Rugby League in the province. A total of 14 male teams […]

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Update on investigations into rape at Saraga police post

Three arrests have been made, while police continue to pursue a fourth individual through an ongoing door-to-door search “The manhunt for the auxiliary member allegedly involved in the rape of a woman at the Saraga Police Post is still underway,” the Commissioner said. “Police are moving through densely populated settlement areas, and it is only […]

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PNG to host MSG Prime Minister’s Cup football tournament in November

The Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Sports Minister’s meeting ended on a high note in Suva, Fiji, with the agreement for PNG to host the 4th Edition of the Prime Minister’s Cup Football Tournament. PNG will host the 4th Edition for men and the 1st Edition for women from 10 – 22 November in Port Moresby. […]