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Fr. Papa the first local to be anointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Mt Hagen Archdiocese

Dr Clement Papa is the first local Western Highlander to become the Archbishop of Mt Hagen Archdiocese after 90 years since the introduction of the Gospel by the late Fr William Rose from Alexishafen in Madang. All predecessor Archbishops starting with George Bernarding, Michael Mier and now Douglas Young were all expatriates. Dr. Papa is […]

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Government commitment paid to City Pharmacy Limited

The operator of Stop and Shop Supermarkets was gifted with K16 Million financial assistance from the National Government in Port Moresby, on Sunday. Another cheque of K98, 000 was presented to a local software company, JYVX Limited for wages support. Losing Millions of Kina worth of properties and goods after the 10th of January looting, […]

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WKK PNG Shines at Queensland Karate Championship.

The newly formed World Kuyokushin Kaikan PNG (WKK PNG) Association did an excellent job at the Queensland State Knockdown Full Contact Kyokushin Karate Championship held on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Four fighters who represented WKK PNG in the tournament are Tristan Romalus from Matupit & Rapitok No.3 Villages, in the Rabaul & Gazelle Districts – […]

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Raukele stun United to regain top spot

In what has been dubbed the match of the season so far in the Port Moresby Cricket Association, Raukele defeated United team at Amini Park last weekend to secure the no.1 spot on the ladder. Raukele, having won the toss, elected to bat first. Their innings began on a shaky note, losing Siniva Siniva for […]

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34,360 Gr 12 students to sit for Written Expression Examination on Monday

A total of 34,360 students from 231 Grade 12 schools including the six National Schools of Excellence, private and permitted schools have nominated to sit the Gr.12 Written Expression exam on Monday August 5th. Department of Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra said he is confident that the students and teachers have prepared well for this […]

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Hela FODE student from ENB Province successfully completes her National FODE Examination

Sophie Talele is set on returning home to East New Britain Province after she successfully completed her National FODE exam this week, which concluded today. Sophie enrolled at the Hela Ibau Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] program after making a crucial decision to improve her grades following rejections for inspection due to her low marks […]

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SEZA is the governing body responsible for SEZ

SEZ Authority [SEZA] plays a crucial role in Papua New Guinea’s economic development strategy by creating a conducive business environment. The authority offers incentives to encourage international companies to set up operations in the country. SEZA is the governing body responsible for SEZ established under the SEZA act of 2019. One of the primary roles […]

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VONC substantive matter delayed 

The Supreme Court reference filed by the opposition primarily asking the high court to recall Parliament and have a motion of no confidence entertained has three hurdles to overcome. The first one was on Thursday when a full bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika had begun hearing preliminary matters […]

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First-time Olympian ready to hit the tracks

Papua New Guinea sprinter Leonie Beu is poised to compete in her first Olympic Games today when the athletics competition starts in Paris. Beu will be in action in the preliminary round of the 100m race at 10:35 am local time [6:35pm PNG Time] with hopes to proceed to the next cut against some of […]

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Coffee Industry Corporation strategic move gets K10 million blessing 

Prime Minister James Marape has applauded the Coffee Industry Corporation’s [CIC] strategic move.   Speaking at the official opening of the K10.6 million Coffee Exports Office Complex in the provincial capital of Morobe Province, he said the strategic planning will increase coffee exports. In this term of Parliament, it is the first time since Independence […]