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Agriculture ‘engine room’ of PNG’s economy: BSP Report
Agriculture is the largest employer in Papua New Guinea and accounts for approximately a third of the country’s gross domestic product.
Tarere makes inspiring Olympics debut but misses out in 100m freestyle finals
Papua New Guinea swimming sensation Josh Tarere made a memorable Olympic Games debut, smashing his own record in the 100m freestyle with a new time of 53.58 seconds.
Hunters eager to bounce back despite the absence of star halfback
PNG Hunters are preparing for an important game against the Redcliff Dolphins this weekend following the embarrassing effort two weeks ago.
Motion dismissed
The opposition has succeeded in getting the Supreme Court to proceed with its reference hearing tomorrow
PNGDF Highlands Headquarter to be moved from Mt Hagen to Mendi
Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph says, the Defence Council, which he is chairman of, has decided to move the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] Highlands Headquarter from Mt Hagen in the Western Highlands Province to Mendi in Southern Highlands.
Youth Surrender Arms in Hawain Boikin LLG, East Sepik Province
Youths of Yuo Village in Hawain Boikin LLG of Wewak District in East Sepik Province, supported by their community leaders, surrendered homemade guns and other deadly weapons, including a World War 2 bomb, to the local authorities yesterday.
PNG serious about its role in Asean Regional Forum
In the recent Asean Regional Forum, PNG presented its case and aspirations to be a member of Asean.
5 suspects arrested in relation to Angoram Massacre
Five suspects have been arrested in relation to the massacre in the Kanda area of Angoram District in East Sepik Province.
BSP record foreign currencies inflows on the back of falling Kina
The recent Bank South Pacific Quarterly Public Economic and Market Pulse Report indicates that there are sufficient foreign reserves in the market, even though the value of the Kina is declining against major global currencies.
ABG and the National Government to decide on moderator for ratification process
Attorney General and Justice and Independence Mission Implementation Minister in the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Ezekiel Massat says a moderator to help the ABG and the National Government resolve an impasse over the voting majority required in the ratification process will soon be appointed.