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Madang Town signs sister- city partnership agreement with America’s Poplar Village
A milestone partnership agreement was inked this week between Madang Town and Poplar Village in the Wisconsin City of the United States, forging a lifetime of friendship between the two.
Five parliamentary by-election writs to be returned on August
The writs for the five parliamentary by-elections including the Motu-Koita Assembly election will be returned on August 22.
Lae Secondary opens a new robotic laboratory
Lae Secondary School is privileged with a new Robotic Laboratory opened yesterday.
NCDVA applauds PNG volleyball’s silver success at Pacific Mini Games
The National Capital District Volleyball Association [NCDVA] has commended the PNG Men’s National Volleyball Team for their exceptional performance at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, where they clinched the silver medal after a thrilling campaign.
Nine killed in tribal clash over mobile phone dispute in Kainantu
A tribal fight triggered by a domestic dispute has left nine people dead including two students in the 2-Mile settlement outside Kainantu town in Eastern Highlands Province.
Smare urges public to explore resource expo at APEC Haus – entry is free
President of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [CORE PNG], Anthony Smare, is encouraging the general public to visit the Grand Resource and Energy Expo currently underway at APEC Haus, with free entry for all.
Tomuriesa slams ongoing neglect of PNG Opposition Office
The Office of the Opposition in Papua New Guinea continues to face critical underfunding, a long-standing issue that dates back to the country’s independence in 1975.
Two killed, services shut down as tensions rise in remote Simbu district
A violent tribal clash in the remote Karamui district has resulted in the closure of multiple schools, a health centre, and local airstrips, depriving children of their right to education and cutting off access to essential services.
Team PNG shines at 2025 Pacific Mini Games, finishes 5th on medal tally
Team Papua New Guinea wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, finishing 5th overall on the medal tally with an outstanding all-round performance. The Games saw PNG athletes break records, achieve historic firsts, and proudly represent the nation in a variety of sports, collecting medals across multiple disciplines.
PNG men’s national cricket team trials intensify as final selection nears
The race to represent Papua New Guinea in international cricket reached a crucial turning point yesterday as the Men’s National Train-On Squad of 25 players took part in a high-stakes 50-over trial match.