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BFPNG in race against time for Glasgow Games

The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea [BFPNG] is racing against the clock to ensure a formidable women’s 3×3 contingent is prepared for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. BFPNG President David Peter confirmed that the federation, in partnership with the PNG Olympic Committee [PNGOC], is working to assemble a final roster ahead of […]

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Government activates disaster response as Cyclone Maila threat grows

The National Government has activated disaster preparedness measures as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to threaten parts of Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister James Marape said the Government is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of citizens in potentially affected areas. He confirmed that disaster preparedness mechanisms have been activated, with the National […]

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Police shoot, arrest armed robbery suspect in Sabusa

A male adult alleged to have been involved in an armed robbery on Monday was apprehended by National Capital District Task Force police officers after they received information about an armed robbery in progress along the Hiritano Highway in Central Province. National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab confirmed that a report of armed robbery […]

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First cyclone casualty reported

An adult male is said to be Milne Bay’s first cyclone casualty as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila makes its devastating way through Milne Bay waters. The local Emergency Operation Center via Coordinator Randal Ganisi has confirmed verifying this information. Gawa Island is within Murua LLG, just off Woodlark Island. Awareness and warning has been stepped […]

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Guasopa Health center cyclone battered, patients sent home

Guasopa Health Center on Woodlark Island has scaled down its operations to only emergency cases after it suffered structural damage this week, effevmcts of severe Tropical Cyclone Maila passing through. Nursing officers on the ground confirm that rain had inundated their wards, strong winds partially blew off their roof, and it was relatively unsafe for […]

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Milne Bay islanders resilient

For the communities of Yanaba, Egom, and Alcester Islands, all off Woodlark Island, reports have emerged that they have all gone on mitigation mode through this severe category 3 Tropical Cyclone Maila. The Provincial Disaster Coordinator Randal Ganisi speaking there. They’ve concerns about remote Budibudi Island and Rossel too, the most far flung atolls and […]

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Manus on high alert as Gale winds threaten coastal communities

​The National Weather Service has issued an urgent directive for Manus residents to exercise extreme caution as northwest gale force winds begin to batter the province. PNG National Weather Service ​Assistant, Director Benjamin Malai reported that despite the distance of Tropical Cyclone Maila, the primary threat to Manus stems from a secondary effect of the […]

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PMV operators in Madang demand increase in fares

PMV operators in Madang Province are demanding an increase in PMV fares to help cushion the hike in fuel prices. The disappointed PMV owners congregated in front of the Police Traffic Office at Red Scar and verbally expressed their request for an increase in PMV fares on Wednesday They said this is to compensate for […]

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East Sepik PMV operators signal fare hikes amid fuel crises

Public Motor vehicle operators across East Sepik Province are preparing to increase fares by 50-percent to 100- percent citing the direct impact of rising fuel prices. The operators say the current ICCC approved rates cannot sustain transport operation with the increase in fuel prices. They have warned that without fare increases, many PMVs will be […]

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Easter peace mission brings hope to Kagua fight zone

A powerful Easter peace mission is bringing hope to families trapped in months of deadly tribal fighting in Kagua Central, Southern Highlands Province. Top educated elites from Kagua Erave entered the conflict zone on earlier this week with food supplies and a strong message of peace for the warring Mirupa and Wambea tribes. The Easter […]