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Raikos health facilities receive medical drugs

Two health facilities in Madang’s Raikos District have become lucky recipients of medical drugs, worth K70, 000 The medicines were recently distributed to Ileg and Saidor health centres. Funds for the medicines were raised through this year’s annual charity golf event that is usually sponsored by Kumul Minerals Holding Ltd. The Mineral Resources Authority donated […]

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NSL sponsorship questioned

The Nambawan Super Limited three-year sponsorship, of the PNG Chief’s Rugby League Club, has been questioned by the TISA Group. TISA Group Chief Executive Officer, Michael Koisen in a statement says, the TISA Group, wants to know, what the value of the sponsorship is, and what value it will be bringing back to its members. […]

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PNG Fire Service deploys firefighters to combat Manus bushfire

​The PNG Fire Service has deployed a team of twenty firefighters today from Port Moresby to Lou Island, Manus Province, to assist local communities in responding to an escalating bushfire that threatens homes, local infrastructure, and vital food gardens. Chief of Fire Services Bill Roo says the ongoing blaze poses a significant risk to the […]

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PNG Chiefs launch historic logo and supporter jersey ahead of 2028 NRL entry

The PNG Chiefs have marked a watershed moment ahead of their entry into the NRL Telstra Premiership in 2028, officially unveiling their inaugural logo and supporter jersey in Port Moresby today. The launch event was held at Santos Stadium in Boroko, attended by representatives from the Papua New Guinea and Australian Governments, the PNG Chiefs […]

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Kumuls names to face star-studded Toa Samoa

The PNG Kumuls line up for their second Rugby League World Cup fixture against Toa Samoa was named today with minor changes. London Broncos prop Epel Kapinias has been promoted to the first thirteen with Valentine Richard moved to the bench. Another notable change is Manly’s Josh Feledy named as an interchange, likely to make […]

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MRDC acquires Mobil service stations

The Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC]will take over Exxon Mobil’s Mobil Oil New Guinea Ltd retail fuel business. This follows the signing of the retail fuel partnership in Port Moresby on Tuesday. Exxon Mobil Chairman and Managing Director Dinesh Sivasamboo says this transaction will help them focus more on bringing in fuel supplies to the […]

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KPHL declares K400 million dividend

As the country continues to face economic challenges, including the impacts of El Niño, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited has delivered some positive news. Today, Chairman of the national oil and gas company, Isaac Lupari, announced K400 million as interim dividend to the Government for this year. Lupari noted that between 2014 and 2025, KPHL paid […]

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PNG recruitment into Australian Defence Force to be discussed

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the recruitment of Papua New Guineans into the Australian Defence Force [ADF] will be a key agenda item at the 32nd PNG–Australia Ministerial Forum in Port Moresby today. Mr Marles said discussions would focus on recruitment pathways and processes under the Pukpuk Treaty. He said […]

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Universities set own K150 entrance test fee amid high student failure rates

The government admits there is a high failure rate of uni students after the first semester every year, as universities start implementing their own criteria for admission. Higher Education Minister Kinoka Feo says individual universities in Papua New Guinea are responsible for setting the K150 test fee for Grade 12 students seeking admission, not the […]

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Tkatchenko welcomes Australian delegates

Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkachenko formally welcomed the Australian delegates today at the APEC International Airport, ahead of the 32nd Ministerial Forum between PNG and Australia. The delegation was led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Richard Marles, and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, alongside cabinet Ministers and officials. Tkatchenko said this 32nd Ministerial […]