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ExxonMobil makes bold move to propel PNG as top producer

ExxonMobil leaders recently met with Prime Minister James Marape to discuss positioning Papua New Guinea as a leading producer of clean and green Liquified Natural Gas. Whilst noting PNG’s negative carbon footprint, Marape said the country has the potential to market its LNG as a cleaner, more sustainable energy source globally. “We discussed aligning our […]

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Local comp in South Bougainville looking to export more football prospects

A rural football tournament in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is aiming to unearth local heroes that could potentially compete in professional competitions at the national level. Buin ‘Lewa Town’ currently hosting the South Bougainville Member’s Soccer Cup, which was officially launched yesterday (Monday), is hoping some future stars would be identified from the local […]

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‘That’s a childhood dream’: Rodrick Tai reveals NRL ambition

Papua New Guinea international and Super League centre Rodrick Tai has revealed his ambition to one day play in the NRL competition as he comes off another successful campaign at the 2024 Pacific Championships. Following confirmation that the next expansion team to enter the NRL will be from Papua New Guinea (PNG 2028), Tai is […]

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8 officers from Defence under investigation

Eight civilian officers from the Ministry of Defence are being investigated for allegations of paying themselves unapproved overtime and Annual Recreation Leave (ARL) payments while leaving out some PNGDF soldiers who were due for payment of ARL entitlements and allowances. This led to a protest last Friday at Murray Barracks by a group of affected […]

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Foe leaders raise concern over threats by Poroma locals in SHP

Representing the multi tribes of Foe locality in Kutubu, Southern Highlands Province (SHP), Foe Association Chairman and Managing Director of WB Group of Companies Mr. Johnny Yawari has called on local MP for Nipa Kutubu and Minister for Defence Hon. Dr. Billy Joseph’s intervention on illegal road blocks conducted by Poroma locals in the electorate. […]

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Sir Paul, a true campion of public service, says Marape

Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep sorrow on the passing of Sir Paul Songo, describing him as a distinguished leader and a true champion of public service in Papua New Guinea. He said Sir Paul held several key roles during his career, including serving as the Chairman of the Public Services Commission, Secretary for […]

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Communities in Morobe welcome biodegradable technology

Three village communities in Atupan, Zumangurun and Mamaringan of Umi Atzera LLG in Markham District of Morobe Province has welcomed a biodegradable technology to minimize the impacts of climate change. The farmers of these communities have agreed to use this technology a mitigation tool to reduce the impacts of flash flooding and soil erosion on […]

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Marape pays tribute to Sir Charles

Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE, a distinguished statesman, diplomat, and pioneer of Papua New Guinea’s Post-Independence era. Prime Minister Marape said Sir Charles was the pillar of nation building and his untimely passing comes at a time when Papua New Guinea […]

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K50m distributed as relief package for business houses affected by Black Wednesday

About K50 million relief fund has been distributed to businesses that were affected by the nationwide Civil Unrest in 2024. Today, January 10th, marked the first year since the tragic incidents of the Black Wednesday which occurred across the country where shops got ransacked. The K50m relief package dispersed is from the National Government’s approved […]

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Public servants must follow systems, laws, says Chief Secretary

Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has urged public servants to follow established processes and systems as the 2025 fiscal year begins. Pomaleu remarked when addressing public servants during the Dedication service this morning [Monday], where he stressed the need for timely planning and financial management to ensure smooth government operations. He made a significant call to […]