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TISA Bank opens new branch in East Sepik

East Sepik locals access to banking services is now expanded as they welcome PNG’s first commercial bank into the province. TISA Bank in a milestone achievement launched it’s opening today as the second branch outside of Port Moresby in Wewak. TISA Bank’s CEO Sunil Pokharel says this shows they’re committed to providing accessible, mordern and […]

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Magarima MP condemns recent torture and killing of woman in his district

The local MP for Magarima and Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba has condemned the recent torture and brutal killing of a woman in Magarima District of Hela Province. The woman was accused of practicing sorcery, and allegedly responsible for her husband’s death. In his statement, he expressed deep shock and shame over the violent […]

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TFPNG hosts successful two day referee clinic in Oro

The Touch Federation of Papua New Guinea [TFPNG] has delivered a two day referee clinic in Northern Province, aimed at strengthening the capacity and quality of officiating in the region. Organised in partnership with the Popondetta Touch Association, the clinic focused on referee education and certification to support the growth of touch football across the […]

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PNG students capture global interest for placements at universities

Top Papua New Guinean students have captured global interest for universities placement. Since the initial departure of 43 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics or STEM students to universities mostly in United States in 2023, the numbers have significantly doubled in the last year. PNG STEM Founder and Advisor to the Education Department, Dr. Clement Waine […]

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Indonesia’s Defence Minister arrives in Port Moresby

Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin will hold discussions with Defence Minister Doctor Billy Joseph in the coming hour. The Indonesian Defence Minister landed at Jacksons International Airport to a PNGDF quoter guard welcome at 5:11am for the two hour official visit. The meeting by both nations foreign ministers is scheduled for 8-9am and Indonesian […]

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COI into RPNGC nears completion

The government will soon know the full details of what transpired on January 10th, including issues affecting key government agencies involved and recommendations for the way forward. This follows the near completion of the Commission of Inquiry into the Royal PNG Constabulary, with its final report now in the presentation stage. Inquiry Secretary Mathew Yuangu […]

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K50,000 reward for information on murderers in Hela

Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has announced that a K50,000 reward has been placed for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the torture and murder of a woman in Hela Province. “It was with absolute disgust that the nation witnessed the brutal degradation, torture and murder of a Highlands woman in the […]

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OIC CID caught in Niusky Pacific scandal as Turi warns others

Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD/Central Commander Benjamin Turi is warning individuals especially in the police hierarchy including politicians and top bureaucrats to avoid getting involved with ongoing police investigations involving heads of state agencies. He made these comments following reports of the NiuSky Pacific Limited Board Chairman Robin Kawat running to certain high-profile individuals […]

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Electoral Commissioner confirms LLG elections start after Independence anniversary

PNG Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai, has confirmed that there will be a delay in the commencement of polling for the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) Elections. He has cited the need for better preparedness and smoother execution of the process, recommending that polling begins after the country’s Independence celebrations. Commissioner Sinai has set the election […]