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Government eyes NBC to broadcast PNG Chiefs NRL games nationwide

The Papua New Guinea Government is considering the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] as the primary broadcaster for PNG Chiefs matches when the country enters Australia’s National Rugby League [NRL] competition in 2028, citing NBC’s unmatched national reach and its role in nation-building. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed this while receiving a digital set-top box from […]

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Nipa-Kutubu election petition goes to trial

The Nipa Kutubu election petition case is set to progress to trial following a ruling by the National Court last Friday. Justice Joseph Yagi made the ruling despite arguments from the respondents that it was defective. Lawyers for the respondents, Dr. Billy Joseph and the PNG Electoral Commission argued that the petition lacked detail, was […]

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Government tightens focus on 2027 election readiness

Prime Minister James Marape says the Government has stepped up preparations for the 2027 National Elections, placing strong emphasis on credibility, security and respect for the will of the people. Marape confirmed that alongside ongoing reforms and development work, strengthening election preparedness has become a key national priority. “The Government is preparing responsibly for the […]

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Youths surrender homebrew manufacturing equipment to Police

A strong partnership between police and the local community in Sabusa has resulted in the surrender of equipment used to manufacture illicit alcohol, commonly known as fire wara, in a positive start to 2026 for Central Province. A few days before Christmas, the Central Command Quick Response Force [QRF], led by team leader Jonathan Ila, […]

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Heli Niugini saves two mothers in emergency Madang medivac

A Madang-based helicopter company, Heli Niugini, carried out two life-saving medical evacuations yesterday afternoon, airlifting two women from remote parts of Middle Ramu District to Madang Provincial Hospital. The evacuations were from Annaberg in Arabaka Local Level Government and Temandapuar village in Josephstaal, near the border of Bogia and Middle Ramu districts. The emergency flights […]

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Pioneer Malala secondary students donate food items to Beon inmates

Christmas is a time for giving, reflecting the generosity of God’s gift to the world through the birth of His Son Jesus Christ. Living up to the spirit this Christmas was a group of pioneer students from Madang’s Malala Secondary School. The group donated several cartons of food items to the Beon Correctional Institution for […]

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Madang’s top cop applauds officers for a successful year of policing

The Provincial Police Commander for Madang Province, Robert Baim, has applauded all his policemen and women for their unwavering dedication and service to the people of Madang Province. He has also extended the same to all business houses and the general public for their continued cooperation and partnership in maintaining peace and good order throughout […]

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Central provincial government to address intimidation of farmers and fishers in NCD markets

The Central Provincial Government [CPG] is moving to address escalating levels of intimidation, harassment, and extortion faced by farmers, fishers, and betelnut growers transporting their produce into the National Capital District [NCD]. Deputy Governor Desmond Tiara Baira announced earlier this week that a series of high-level consultation meetings will be held to protect the livelihoods […]

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PNG to allocate 7% of LNG revenue to Sovereign Wealth Fund

Seven percent of revenue from the PNG LNG project will be allocated to a sovereign wealth fund starting this year. Prime Minister James Marape told NBC News that Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has been tasked with managing the fund. His comments follow the government’s full retirement of its bank debts associated with the LNG project, […]

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Marape to launch Poroma-Kutubu road project this week

Prime Minister James Marape is scheduled to launch the road project of the Poroma-Kutubu Road that runs to the Kutubu and Moran oil and gas fields this Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Pimaga Station in the Kutubu Local Level Government [LLG]. After more than three decades of waiting, the people of Nipa Kutubu District in […]