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Hela told surrender guns now or face force

The Police Minister is now in Hela Province calling on people to immediately surrender illegal guns, following a public weapons surrender in Enga earlier this week. Police Minister Sir John Pundari says people must hand in their guns now if they want peace in their communities and a safe future for their children. He said […]

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UPNG introduces security features

In a first, the University of Papua New Guinea is leading the way in combating identity theft and fraud, with the introduction of its security-protected diploma and degree certificates. Vice Chancellor, Ian Findlay, highlighted this at the start of their weeklong graduation. In what is believed to be the first for the country and the […]

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‘Vision over Money’: Luai reveals heart behind PNG Chiefs move

Rugby league superstar Jarome Luai has opened up on his decision to join the PNG Chiefs, revealing that a vision to transform a nation, rather than a record-breaking salary, was the catalyst for his historic move. The Wests Tigers five-eighth, who recently returned from a high-profile visit to Port Moresby, confirmed he will lead the […]

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Youth jobs boost: Program delivers real employment in Lae

The Urban Youth Employment Project is already benefiting young people in Papua New Guinea, just six months into its latest phase, through strong partnerships with industry. A key partnership between the Lae City Authority [LCA], South Pacific International Container Terminal [SPICT]), and ICTSI South Pacific is helping create real job opportunities for youth in Lae. […]

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K100,000 Australian grant to boost school safety in Wau Waria district

The signing of a K100,000 funding agreement under the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program [DAP] with the TMN Foundation Inc is set to improve school safety and infrastructure for two primary schools in Morobe’s Wau Waria district. The agreement was formalized on Wednesday [April 29th] at the Australian Consul General’s Office in Lae, where TMN […]

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Maprik MP condemns destruction

The Member for Maprik, Libert Kapris, has strongly condemned the destruction of state properties following the tragic death of Jude Nandi, urging citizens to uphold the rule of law and protect the town’s growing role as a hub for commerce in the central Sepik region. “Grief and anger are natural responses, but they do not […]

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13 dead in Sambio land dispute

Thirteen people are dead following a land dispute at Sambio village in Bulolo district last weekend, with police now on the ground monitoring the situation. Bulolo MP Sam Basil Junior condemned the barbaric act and has called on stakeholders to work closely to resolve the problem. Bulolo district administrator Joseph O’Brian Paru said the fight […]

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Students living in fear after repeated campus break ins

The PNG University of Technology students residing at the Okari Open campus outside of the main campus area, within the Nawae block, settlers in Lae told NBC News, that they are currently living in fear and remain on high alert following three separate campus breach incidents by thugs. The students said the most recent incident, […]

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PNG sign Jarome Luai as Chief no.1 on a multi-year deal

The Papua New Chiefs have officially announced the signing of four-time premiership winner Jarome Luai as their first-ever player. The Wests Tigers playmaker has signed a multi-year deal to become the face of the expansion franchise, designated as “Player 001”. Luai is contracted for the 2028 and 2029 seasons, with an option to extend his […]

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Luai parts way with Tigers to pursue Chiefs dream

The Wests Tigers’ long-term rebuilding plans have been dealt a significant blow after marquee star Jarome Luai officially announced to exit the club at the end of the 2027 season. In a dual announcement on Wednesday, the Tigers confirmed that while the representative five-eighth has activated a contract clause to remain at Concord for 2027, […]