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Assessment underway in Mendi Munhiu District
The Southern Highlands Provincial Division of Works is conducting an assessment of the roads damaged by a recent landslip in Mendi Munihiu district.
Orchids embarrassed at home with 50-0 loss
A dominant first half showdown by Australian women's team stunned Papua New Guinea with a gritty 50-0 win in the Prime Minister's XIII fixture this afternoon.
Kumuls eye title defense, 6 to debut
Papua New Guinea will unleash six debutants in the upcoming Pacific Championships following the announcement of the national team yesterday.
PNG Kickboxing Federation calls for support
PNG Kickboxing Federation [PNGKBF] needs financial support to enable their trip to the World Kickboxing Championships in Spain, next month.
USAID adamant to combat climate change in PNG
Preserving the ecosystem is critical to achieving Papua New Guinea’s climate objectives and to fighting global climate change, says an official.
High airfare and accommodation killing the PNG tourism industry
The tourism demand in Papua New Guinea dropped significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with international arrivals falling from 164,000 to 21,000 [85% decline].
ADB lends K5.54 billion to PNG
Asian Development Bank is the biggest lender to the Papua New Guinea Government with a current portfolio of K5. 54 billion [US $1. 379 billion].
Minister wants TPA, NCC and National Museum to be a one-stop shop
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah wants three agencies of the ministry, the National Cultural Commission [NCC], and the Tourism Promotion Authority including the National Museum and Art Gallery to operate in the same location.
USAID to help PNG implement sustainable land use policy
Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] and USAID have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the implementation of Papua New Guinea’s National Sustainable Land Use Policy [NSLUP].
Kumul forward Russell joins Wolves on a 2-year deal
PNG Kumuls backrower Dan Russell believes his short stint in the NRL will add valuable experience in the next chapter of his rugby league career when he joins Warrington Wolves next season.