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Unitech students gain hands on experience on Lae market project

Three final-year students from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology [Unitech] have begun industrial training on the Lae Main Market Redevelopment project, giving them valuable hands on experience on a major construction site. The students, who are studying architecture and construction management, will complete 450 hours of structured on the job training as part […]

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Saidor police on the lookout for hijacked boat

Police in the Raikos District, Madang Province, are mounting a search and rescue operation for a missing outboard motor that was reportedly hijacked by sea pirates this morning. The incident occurred around 8 o’clock The number of persons on board [POB]could not be verified at the time of this report; however, it is believed that […]

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Justice Graham Ellis reappointed as Enga’s residential judge for 3 years

Enga residential judge, Justice Graham Ellis, will continue his service in the province following a three-year extension granted by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission. Commission Chairman and Attorney General Pila Niningi confirmed the reappointment following an extensive assessment of Justice Ellis’s performance. Niningi said Justice Ellis has proven his ability to navigate the unique […]

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Junior darts launched to develop young talent in Goroka

The spotlight is shifting to the next generation of throwers as Goroka Lodge & Wild Club launches its Kids Dart Competition 2026, a grassroots sporting event aimed at developing young talent in a safe and competitive setting. Open exclusively to Goroka residents, the tournament targets youths aged 13 to 16 and features a unique team […]

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Auckland soar high in OFC Pro League

The conclusion of match day five in the OFC Pro League on Wednesday has Auckland FC sitting way above the rest with five wins from five games. The gap between Auckland and the rest is getting wider each time, as coach Luke Casserly disclosed the team’s aim to rise above the rest, having in mind […]

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Kumura urges prudent financial management

Member for Usino-Bundi, Vincent Kumura, has called on the Madang Provincial Government and its Administration to exercise prudent financial management on the 2026 provincial budget. Kumura expressed this whilst commenting on the K474 million budget that was passed last week by the provincial assembly under the Chairmanship of Governor Ramsey Pariwa. MP Kumura described Madang’s […]

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NEC appoints Joe Panga as new head of NISIT

The National Executive Council (NEC) has appointed Joe Panga as the new Director General of the National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) for a four-year term, starting January 28, 2026. Minister for Commerce and Industry, Win Daki, welcomed the appointment, saying NISIT plays a key role in ensuring products entering and sold in […]

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Strong judicial leadership needed to combat corruption and lawlessness

PNG Law Society president, Hubert Namani has highlighted the work of Justice Graham Ellis in Enga Province, describing it as a strong example of judicial leadership at a time when corruption and lawlessness continue to affect communities. Namani says Justice Ellis’ firm response to violence and tribal conflict in Enga has shown how the courts […]

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4-mile settlers cry foul over sudden eviction at Works compound

Hundreds of settlers at the Four-Mile Works compound were forced to vacate their homes today as an eviction exercise commenced under heavy police presence. NBC News witnessed backhoes’ moving into the area while residents watched helplessly. The sudden move has sparked outrage among the settlers, who claim the exercise began a week earlier than scheduled. […]

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Madang police say the betelnut and smoking ban is a nationwide law

Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has clarified that the ban on betel nut chewing and smoking in Central Business Districts [CBDs] is a nationwide law that applies to all provincial capitals in Papua New Guinea, not just Madang. Superintendent Baim made the clarification while commenting on the ban that came into effect on […]