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PNGDF probe aims to fix recruitment problems

Prime Minister James Marape said the special investigation into the PNG Defense Force is not to point fingers but to fix the mess created in its recruitment process.

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Lume vows to end non-compliance

The era of tolerated non-compliance within the information and communications technology [ICT] sector is over, says newly appointed National Information and Communications Technology Authority [NICTA] chief executive officer Polume Lume.

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Salvos secondary school push

The Salvation Army, celebrated a historic season in its more than half-a-century educational journey in the National Capital District, with the ground-breaking ceremony for a proposed three-storey Grades 11 and 12 classroom plus a church building, at the renamed Salvation Army Academy Boroko campus, on Friday 08th May 2026.

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NICTA boards new leadership to drive transparency and ICT modernization

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority [NICTA] entered a new chapter of institutional oversight today with the official swearing-in of three high-level board members.

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Bougainville leaders end long running funding dispute

Leaders of the Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Government have reached an agreement to settle a long-standing funding issue affecting Bougainville.

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PNG welcomes Timor-Leste President for bilateral talks and Oceans Summit

Prime Minister James Marape today welcomed President José Ramos-Horta to Papua New Guinea for bilateral talks and the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit 2026 in Port Moresby.

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K700,000 funding surge ignites Kerowaghi Rugby League

The Kerowaghi Rugby Football League [RFL] commenced its 2026 season on Friday with significant financial backing, as local and provincial leaders pledged K700,000 to develop the district’s sporting landscape.

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PM pays tribute to mother’s on Mother’s Day

Prime Minister James Marape has paid tribute to mothers across Papua New Guinea during this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations.

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Hela administrator warns absent public servants

Hela Provincial Administrator Ronny Angu has issued a final warning to public servants from Hela who are drawing salaries while living in other provinces and not performing duties.

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Tony Ura blasts unbeaten century as PNG Barramundis crush South Korea by 136 runs

Papua New Guinea’s Barramundis delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat South Korea by 136 runs in Match 6 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday.

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