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BFPNG announces 3×3 training squad

The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea has announced the extended 3×3 squads ahead of this weekend’s trials in Port Moresby. Both the senior men’s and women’s teams along with the under-23 boys’ and girls’ sides are scheduled for trials this Friday and Saturday at the Taurama Aquatic and Indoor Centre. The wider squad will […]

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NBC officially commissioned analog to digital transition

The landscape of broadcasting in Papua New Guinea [PNG] shifted another level since 6pm yesterday evening when National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] of PNG transitioned into digital broadcasting. Minister for ICT Timothy Masiu who officiated at the historical transition was grateful for the relationship between the PNG and Chinese government for successfully delivering the first phase […]

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NBC restored the original ‘Kundu Drum’ logo with modern look

The National Broadcasting Corporation of Papua New Guinea has announced the restoration of the logo which is the Kundu Drum but with a modern look. The wave lines that make up the Kundu represents 22 provinces including National Capital District. It also symbolizes transmission waves which not only reflects NBC’s core broadcast services but also […]

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Bougainville progresses partnership with SpaceX

The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is one step closer to utilising world leading communications technology, following a meeting with SpaceX. On the sidelines of the 2024 PNG Investment Week, ABG President Ishmael Toroama met with representatives from Rocket and Satellite company, SpaceX, to discuss areas of potential collaboration, to enable communities across Bougainville to access […]

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PNG Air suspends flights into Mendi indefinitely

The people of Southern Highlands will return in making the road trips to neighboring Western Highlands for air travel.   This followed the suspension of flights by the only airline which reintroduced commercial flights to the Southern Highlands provincial capital this year.                                  In a statement, “PNG Air has been unable to clarify the extent […]

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Residents came together in faith for combine church service

Residents of the nation’s capital joined in faith for a combined church service at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby.   The event was organized by the National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, with the vision to unite city residents in prayers for peace and reconciliation during this festive period. Church leaders from different […]

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New agriculture training facility opens in Kainantu

Fresh Produce Development Agency celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art Fabian Chow training centre last Friday, in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province.   The new facility marked yet another significant milestone achievement reflecting proactive collaboration between FPDA and Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT] Incentive Fund to enable the growth of horticulture industry which […]

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14-year-old missing from landslide in remote Western Highlands

A 14-year-old girl is still buried under stones and thick soil after a massive landslide hitting the remote Ukini Two area of Mul-Baiyer District in Western Highlands Province. The deceased and four other children ages ranging from seven and 12 years of ages went to the garden approximately two kilometers away from their home close […]

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Fire Services returns to Buka after 36 Years

After a 36-year absence, the PNG Fire Services is making a historic return to Buka in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, marking a significant step in enhancing emergency services in the region. The milestone was formalized on Friday through a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] signed between PNG Fire Services Chief Fire Officer Bill Roo and […]

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Prison Christian ministry transforming lives

The Prison Ministry, led by Pastor Simon Kuman of the PNG Bible Church, is making a significant impact on the lives of hundreds of inmates at Boroko cell and Bomana Prison in the National Capital District. Each day at 5am, Pastor Kuman starts visiting cell blocks, and dedicates his Sundays to ministering to inmates at […]