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Faithfuls converge in Port Moresby

The highly anticipated visit by the head of the Catholic Church to PNG shores on Friday, is attracting hundreds from the various provincial dioceses. Today, Catholic faithfuls from Enga, West New Britain, Western and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville ascended into Port Moresby. It’s a pilgrimage by these catholic faithfuls from the provinces, most of […]

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Late Fr Simon Dumarinu described as a ‘true peace builder’

Bougainville Affairs Minister Maneseh Makiba has described the late Central Bougainville MP Fr Simon Dumarinu as a true peace builder. Minister Makiba says late Dumarinu hailed peace as a virtue and wanted the people of Bougainville to live peacefully. The Bougainville Affairs Minister says his ways were unique and calm. “As a meekest, humblest, gentle, […]

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PNG and Malaysia agree to re-establish joint commission on ICT

Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu, and his Malaysian counterpart, Fahmil Fadzil, have agreed to explore the re-establishment of a Joint Commission on ICT between the two countries. In a bilateral meeting held between the two ministers on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the pair discussed the growing importance of ICT and digital […]

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Opposition files notice

Members of the Opposition have filed the notice of the Vote of No Confidence against Prime Minister James Marape earlier today at the Office of the Speaker of Parliament Job Pomat. The notice is supported and signed by 12 members of the Opposition. Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa presented the motion before parliament resumed today. The […]

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PNG MP’s urged to be considerate of the wellbeing of Papua New Guinean’s

Madang MP Brian Kramer says there are no two things about improving the life of citizens in the country. Kramer said Members of Parliament are on a hefty payroll and must serve the interest of their people. He said the hardship faced by families cannot be ignored by politicians. The Madang MP says he pulled […]

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ICT Minister Masiu pushes for Pacific voice in Asia Region

Some 400 delegates from about 50 countries are attending the 19th Asia Media Summit,in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, this week. Prior to the Summit proper, participating media practitioners representing radio, television and online or digital platforms, shared experiences on their respective country’s responses to emerging new digital transformation like Artificial Intelligence, fake news and […]

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Speaker urges Opposition to submit motion tomorrow

Speaker of the National Parliament Job Pomat is urging the Opposition to submit their motion of the Vote of No Confidence tomorrow. He says this business must be a priority and the alternate team must ensure all details on the motion are correct before reaching the Parliament Clerk’s office. Speaker Pomat also clarified that the […]

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PNG Air facing flight disruptions

The unresolved fuel issue orchestrated by Puma Energy has once again held passengers at ransom as PNG Air announced a major setback in flight rescheduling today. The airline company through a media statement said Puma’s continued fuel rationing of Jet A1 has caused this imposition to business and communities travelling on the PNG Air network. […]

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Kumul great to headline fundraising events to support local charity

Former PNG Kumuls captain David Mead will join a host of teams to help raise funds for a local charity in Port Moresby. The ex NRL star will attend a dinner and charity golf tournament where funds raised from the two events will go towards supporting the Gateway Children’s Fund School in Moitaka settlement, established […]

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2024 Pacific Championships draw announced

The National Rugby League [NRL] has announced the draw for the 2024 Pacific Championships to be played in four countries across four consecutive weekends in October and November. In a major development, the 2024 edition will see the introduction of promotion and relegation with the winner of the Men’s and Women’s Pacific Bowls to play […]