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Police reservist graduates from secondary school

Thirty-four years, Enoch DelaCruz, a police reservist serving with the Esa’ala District Police in Milne Bay Province has achieved an uncommon milestone in the province by returning to the classroom and graduating on Saturday from Wesley Secondary School after being away from formal education for 16 years.‎‎Having missed out on Grade 11 after completing Grade […]

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All Pacific clash tomorrow

Port Moresby’s Santos National Football Stadium is expected to be packed to capacity tomorrow for the all-Pacific double header of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The PNG Orchids are set to face the Fiji Bulikulas at 12.15pm followed by the blockbuster between the PNG Kumuls and Toa Samoa at 2.25pm. PNG Rugby Football League […]

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Seventy-nine complete Gr 8 national exam at Sorovi primary

Sorovi Primary School, one of the top-performing primary schools in Oro Province, has successfully completed the 2026 National Grade 8 Examinations for its 79 students. Head Teacher Mrs. Yula Cimon confirmed this when addressing parents, students, and teachers during a small closing program held today to mark the end of the examination week. Mrs. Cimon […]

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K12.5 million for El Nino relief in WHP

Western Highlands Province has received K12.5 million from the National Government for El Nino preparedness and response, but Provincial Administrator Joseph Iri Mangbil says the funding falls short of what the province needs to protect its people from the prolonged disaster. Mr. Mangbil says the Western Highlands Provincial Administration initially submitted a funding request of […]

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AI linear accelerator for POM Gen cancer patients

Cancer patients will soon receive pin-point precision treatment with Papua New Guinea’s first AI-powered Linear Accelerator installed at the Port Moresby General Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Elekta Linear Accelerator from the United States is housed inside Bunker One, a full concrete structure with walls about 1.5 meters thick designed to safely contain radiation. Chief […]

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WHP priorities water and food

Western Highlands Province is prioritising access to clean drinking water and food supplies as the effects of El Nino continue to threaten communities in the province. With rivers and creeks drying up, traditional food sources declining and local markets running short of produce, the provincial disaster committee says providing water and food must be the […]

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PMGH comprehensive cancer center phase 3 nears commissioning

Papua New Guinea’s first Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Port Moresby General Hospital will commence chemotherapy and radiotherapy services before the end of this year, with Phase Three of the project set for commissioning. Chief Executive Officer of PomGen, Dr. Paki Molumi, said the facility will be the main cancer center for the country and […]

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Multimillion road contract

The people of Bogia and surrounding communities in Madang Province area are set to benefit from improved road access, following the signing of a multi – million kina contract, today. Governor General Sir Bob Dadae executed the 77million kina road contract between the Department of Works and Highways and Contractor Dekenai Construction Limited. The signing […]

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To’o: Humbled to play in PNG

Playing international rugby league in Papua New Guinea is something many rugby league players anticipate. Whether you’re Australian, Kiwi, English, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Cook Islander, French or Lebanese, the passionate Papua New Guinean rugby league fan is unique. You find them no where else in the world, only in Papua New Guinea, a nation that […]

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Mangbil calls for accountability in El Nino response

Western Highlands Provincial Administrator and Chairman of the Provincial Disaster Committee, Joseph Iri Mangbil, has called on district administrators and finance managers to ensure transparency, accountability and proper use of disaster funds in responding to the El Nino situation. Mr. Mangbil made the call during an urgent provincial El Nino coordination meeting attended by district […]