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PNG pushing for full membership of ASEAN
Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko has reiterated PNG’s aspiration to transition from Association of South Asian Nations [ASEAN] special observer to full membership.
Investigations underway into plane crash in Balimo, Western Province
The PNG Accident Investigation Commission [AIC] has commenced investigations into an accident that occurred yesterday involving a Tropicair Limited Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft, registered P2-AMH, at Balimo Airstrip in Western Province.
Coconut industry faces financial and land issues
The local coconut industry has a huge production potential, however, its faced numerous challenges over the years, including sufficient financing and land issues.
Prisoner on double life year sentence released on parole
A prisoner who was given a double life- year prison term was released on parole this week from Madang's Beon jail.
NAC concerned about project attack
The armed men on early Thursday evening ambushed foreign employees of contractor China Railway Construction Engineering Group who were transporting a paver machine to the Gurney Airport project site.
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.