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Future of PNG international uncertain at Castleford Tigers

PNG Kumuls forward Nixon Putt may possibly depart Castleford Tigers at the end of the Super League season according to speculations in the United Kingdom. Castleford Tigers boss Craig Lingard has clarified the position of the club’s forward following speculation he may leave the club despite his two-year contract requiring him to stay until next […]

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Kassman goes down in taekwondo bout at Olympics

Papua New Guinea taekwondo representative Kevin Kassman couldn’t ease pass a round of 16 matches after suffering a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Great Britain’s Bradly Sinden yesterday. The Doncaster taekwondo star booked a quarterfinal spot in his quest for gold when he downed Kassman in the 68kg category, winning his rounds 12-0 and […]

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Local PNG basketball team to compete in Brisbane tournament

A club in Port Moresby Basketball Association is set to participate in the Brine Kerle Academy tournament in Brisbane, Australia next week. The Saints basketball team who received invitation from the BK Basketball is anticipated to compete in the tournament, scheduled from August 13-14 at St James College in Spring Hill. The event will feature […]

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Jugu and Kereibua to face off in NCDVA grand final

The premiership title for the 2024 National Capital District Volleyball Association will be decided tomorrow when reigning champions Eka Kereibua and Jugu meet in the Grand final. The men’s premier division contest will be staged at the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre in front of an expected packed crowd as both sides meet for the […]

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Price of fuel to increase this month

The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has announced the new retail fuel prices for this month, which took effect today [Thursday]. For this month [August 2024], the Indicative Retail Prices [IRPs] for petrol, diesel and kerosene will increase on average, throughout PNG. In Port Moresby the price of petrol has increased by 10.46 toea […]

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Bird swipes at police, government over tension in ESP

The East Sepik Provincial Government has taken a swipe at the National Government and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary for the many issues its faced, with and especially now in light of the increased lawlessness in the province. The province has been rocked with violence, rape, killings and arson in a short span of […]

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Feo: let’s be innovative

Incoming minister for Higher Education, Research Science Technology and Sports, Kinoka Feo says his department plays an important role in transforming the country. Feo said research and technology are a crucial module to progressing the country especially in such changing times where technology has evolved, and HERST will soon look into new initiatives. The Unggai […]

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ICSA launches Sponsor Portal for business efficiency

The Immigration and Citizenship Authority launched the Sponsor Portal that will provide a convenient and one-stop-shop platform for Visa and Passport processing. This digital platform merges the physical work permit and work visa application, a web-based interface which will allow its users to lodge work permits and work visa applications online. Acting Chief Migration Officer […]

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Over 140 West Papuans received neutralized citizenship

The Papua New Guinea government issued citizenship certificates to 143 West Papuan residents who have lived in the country for close to 50 years. These people pictured above have lived at the Lowara Camp in East Awin, North Fly District in Western Provinces for over five decades. They qualified under the naturalization citizenship category. Deputy […]

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Baru improves Olympic ranking

Papua New Guinea weightlifting champion Morea Baru was two places shy of clinching a medal but made a remarkable improvement, finishing fifth in the final standings of the Olympic Games. Baru competed in the men’s 61kg category last night at the South Arena with a total lift of 279kg, an elevation of the past two […]