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National Court throws out Don Polye’s 2022 Election win
The National Court has declared the 2022 election for the Kandep Open seat void, ruling that illegal practices, undue influence, and a blatantly invalid declaration by the Returning Officer [RO] undermined the integrity of the poll.
PNG and Bougainville leaders sign Melanesian Agreement to guide peace process
Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have signed the important Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby. The agreement sets a peaceful and clear path for the next steps in the Bougainville peace process.
NRL boss shuts down Bennett- PNG coaching speculation
National Rugby League chief executive Andrew Abdo has dismissed reports linking veteran coach Wayne Bennett to the head coaching role for the Papua New Guinea NRL franchise.
Cultural Bridges: Kwoma art strengthens ties between PNG and United States
The soft hum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York enveloped Tobi Borungai, Chairman of the Kwoma Arts Group, and Mathew Kuarchinj, Chief of Mariwai Village, as they stepped into the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. Their eyes traced the intricate designs etched onto 250 painted sago palm branches—each a symbol of Kwoma identity, carefully crafted by their fathers decades ago.
Hela provincial government and NYDA working to set up youth council
The Hela Provincial Government and the National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] met today in Tari to plan better support for young people in the province.
PNG Ports pushes to make Lae Industrial Park the nation’s economic powerhouse
PNG Ports Corporation is spearheading efforts to transform Lae into the economic heart of Papua New Guinea through the development of a state-of-the-art Industrial Park.
42 twin-share female accommodation block at Murray Barracks opened
The Australian High Commission has handed over the refurbished female accommodation block at Murray Barracks.
Okapa MP urges police minister to fast track Police Barracks Project
Okapa MP Saki Soloma is calling on Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. and Police Commissioner David Manning to speed up work on building four new police barracks in the Okapa District.
Young juvenile detainee amongst winners of 2025 Design PNG Competition
Clothing store, Jack's, has announced one of its winners in the 2025 Design PNG Competition is a juvenile detainee at Madang's Beon Correctional Institution.
600kg drug exhibits destroyed
More than 600 kilograms of cannabis and counterfeit cigarette exhibits confiscated by the National Drug and Vice Squad were destroyed outside Port Moresby yesterday.