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Hiritano super 9s: ‘launchpad for young rugby talent’
A total of 30 teams will compete for a K20,000 prize pool at the Hiritano Super Rugby League Nines, set to take place this weekend in Bereina, Kairuku, Central Province.
Pig death reports spark concern in Nukuma
Communities in the Nukuma Census Division of Ambunti–Drekikier are calling for urgent action following growing reports of pigs dying in the area.
Papua students install first public information billboard in border villages
Remote villages along the PNG–Indonesia border have received their first community information billboards this week, thanks to final-year students from the International University of Papua.
DWU Manus students deliver essential aid in Lorengau hospital outreach
The Divine Word University [DWU] Manus Students Association recently demonstrated their commitment to community service by undertaking a visit to the Lorengau Provincial Hospital.
Hela provincial health commissions state-of-the-art ICT services
The Hela Provincial Health Authority [PHA] has commissioned its new, wide-ranging Information and Communications Technology [ICT] services at the Tari Provincial Hospital last week.
Hekari book final spot with 14-goal semifinal rout
Reigning Women’s Conference Soccer League champions Hekari United delivered a brutal statement of intent, demolishing New Guinea Islands champions Madwest FC 14–0 in a one-sided semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday.
Koim joins race for Dei seat
Former Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] Commissioner General, Sam Koim, has officially filed his nomination to contest the Dei Open By-Election.
Partial privatisation of PNG Power now underway
The Marape–Rosso Government says it is going ahead with the partial privatisation of PNG Power Limited, with plans now moving into the negotiation stage.
Koim’s exit marks end of high-intensity reform era at IRC
The Internal Revenue Commission yesterday farewelled Commissioner General Sam Koim, closing a tenure widely regarded by senior officials as one of the most demanding and transformative periods in the organisation’s history.
Youth leader Obeso takes charge as new Goroka Town Mayor
A new generation of leadership has emerged in Goroka after Ward Two Councilor Rapheal Obeso won a tightly contested mayoral race yesterday, securing the position by a narrow 3–2 vote over Ward One Councilor David Sari.