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Hunters set goal to be a consistent Hostplus Cup side in 2025 season

PNG Hunters chief executive officer Scott Barker says their goal this season is to maintain high-level competition throughout the 2025 Hostplus Cup roster. Barker said they want to ensure the players are stacked to compete and maintain the similar energy from last year where Hunters displayed a vigorous campaign to finish in top-4.   “To […]

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Manning urges responsible media reporting on Goilala killing

The recent footage of what is now being claimed as acts of cannibalism has stirred debates on social media. Police Commissioner David Manning is urging the public and media not to circulate unverified information that can lead to violence and conflict. He says the most sinister allegations published by one of the daily papers was […]

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PNG government vows to repatriate Appo to face charges in UK

The Papua New Guinea [PNG] Government has committed to collaborating with national agencies, the British High Commission, and UK authorities to repatriate Keven Appo, the PNG international rugby league player, to face charges of rape and assault in the United Kingdom. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko confirmed receiving a briefing on the charges against the […]

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Nationwide cleanathon campaign to be launched ahead of country’s 50th annivessary

The National Government is anticipating to launch a nationwide clean-up campaign as the country eyes on celebrating the 50th Anniversary. The ambitious campaign announced by Prime Minister James Marape this week will center on education, organizing community clean-up events and reinforcing anti-littering laws. He said the aim is not only to mark the country’s significant […]

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Playing alongside Zac was the highlight of my career, says retiring Kumul Kyle Laybutt

PNG Kumuls 2023 Pacific Championships winning captain Kyle Laybutt has admitted playing alongside young sibling Zac was the pivotal point of his career. The 29-year-old revealed his retirement from professional rugby league after a 9-year journey playing in Hostplus Cup (then Queensland Cup), representing Papua New Guinea on 14 occasions and two National Rugby League […]

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Kumuls star stood down from representative duties after alleged sexual assault in UK

Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League have dismissed PNG Kumuls and former Bradford Bulls star Keven Appo from taking part in any rugby league activities including representing the country.   The decision to stand down Appo comes after his alleged involvement in serious criminal charges of sexual assault in the United Kingdom. PNGRFL Chairman, Sandis […]

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Alleged cop killer surrenders after manhunt launched  

The suspect involved in the death of a policeman in Tari surrendered to police today after Hela Governor Philip Undialu launched a ‘Province-wide Manhunt’ yesterday. The individual identified as Tasi Parobi, allegedly responsible for the tragic murder of late constable George Lapon, voluntarily surrendered to police and community leaders within 24 hours of launching the […]

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Nation’s capital to face water disruption for 27 days

Port Moresby residents will face citywide water rationing for the next three weeks to allow Water PNG to carry out critical repairs and maintenance on the Mt. Eriama Treatment Plant’s Clarifier 2. This planned disruption which started yesterday would be carried out from January 6 – 26 as most parts of the city face water […]

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Prime Minister urges country to refrain from violence

Prime Minister James Marape has sturdily condemned recent reports of ethnic violence highlighting the tragic incident in Goilala, Central that was highlighted on the front page of one of the daily paper’s. Marape urged the communities to refrain from resorting to violence and tribal conflicts that result in the loss of life. He said the […]

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Manning responds to claims of violence in Goilala

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary has released a statement addressing alarming reports featured in the one of the daily papers regarding alleged sadistic behavior by a criminal group in Central Province. The report detail claims of dehumanizing crimes attributed to a segment of the Goilala community, accompanied by video footage that has circulated widely […]