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Yeleyamba graduates first Gr.10’s

All 32 pioneer students of Yeleyamba Junior High School in Milne Bay’s Samarai-Murua District have secured places to advance education next year. Despite being the province’s newest high school, the 32 pioneers done exceptionally well proved to beat the odds. It’s still a work in progress, many issues plague Yeleyamba Junior High from a lack […]

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Governor Bird calls for honest and united leadership from newly elected LLG presidents

East Sepik Governor Alan Bird has called on Local Level Government presidents to uphold honesty and work closely with their open Members of Parliament as they begin their new terms in office. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for the 28 newly elected LLG presidents, Governor Bird said the province is entering tough times, and strong, […]

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Land title with K100,000 cheque to build new hospital in Henganofi

The people in Henganofi district will soon have a level four hospital built to use. Member for Henganofi Robert Atiyafa has presented the land title and K100, 000 cheque to Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority CEO Dr. Pumoso Warimsa last week. The land title and K100, 000 cheque will help build a level four hospital […]

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Galip Nut Nursery Project in Morobe launched

The Morobe Division of Agriculture and Livestock is aiming to boost Morobe’s economic growth for the next couple of years with successful Galip nut growth and hope to build a Galip Factory to do downstream processing and distribute locally and internationally. The Division of Agriculture and Livestock for Morobe confirmed this after launching the Galip […]

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PM Marape and Cairns Lord Mayor discuss direct Lae flights

Prime Minister James Marape has held wide-ranging talks with Cairns Lord Mayor Amy Eden in Cairns yesterday, outlining new opportunities where, Papua New Guinea and Far North Queensland deepen their historic ties. Speaking during the meeting, PM Marape said the PNG Government is committed to expanding direct air links between Lae and Cairns to support […]

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Lae eyes title as city hosts national touch championship

Lae is gearing up for a strong bid to reclaim its national title as it hosts the National Touch Championship this week, drawing in top corporate teams from six centres across Papua New Guinea. Teams from Port Moresby, Popondetta, Kainantu, Gateway Kainantu, Madang and West New Britain have arrived in Lae, all determined to challenge […]

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Faith, Phonics and Foundations: Sunnyside Christian School celebrates third preschool graduation with 44 young learners

Sunnyside Christian School marked a defining moment in its short but fast-growing history last week, as 44 preschoolers graduated in a vibrant ceremony that showcased not only academic readiness but the school’s unwavering commitment to Christian-based education. Since opening its doors in 2021, Sunnyside has grown rapidly, now enrolling 205 students. Its leadership says this […]

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Former MP’s son amongst 25 contesting Dei by-election

The Late Dei Open MP, Steven Pim’s son, Jeremiah Pim, has entered the Dei Open By-Election race, filing his nomination on Wednesday, 10th December, 2025, at the PNG Electoral Commission office in Mt Hagen. Running under the banner of the People’s First Party, led by Richard Maru, the young candidate said he is contesting in […]

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More than 600 graduate from SME training in Huon Gulf

A total of 637 participants from Wampar LLG in the Huon Gulf District of Morobe Province have successfully graduated from a two-week Small, Medium and Enterprise [SME] rollout training held at 9-Mile Bubia Elementary School. The program is an initiative of the Huon Gulf District Development Authority [DDA] and District Administration, delivered in partnership with […]

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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. The Hiritano Super Nines has become a launchpad for young rugby players along the Hiritano Highway, offering them opportunities to showcase their skills and progress […]