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New Zealand and PNG agrees to step up on relationship
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape has arrived in the country at 11:30am yesterday.
Marape: No shutdown, there must be accountability in the use of Facebook
The Prime Minister James Marape has brushed aside public claims stating that his government will not impose shutdown on Facebook in the country.
Rural and Economic Department to undertake nationwide study on cost of services
The National Government will soon know the cost of providing basic services in the 22 provinces of Papua New Guinea.
Marape refuses calls to resign
Prime Minister James Marape says he will not resign despite increasing calls from major universities and social media users urging him to step down due to the current state of affairs in the country.
PNG International Olam calls time on glittering rugby league career
West Tigers center Justin Olam has today announced his immediate retirement from rugby league due to injury, following a knee injury suffered in Round 18 of the 2024 NRL season.
New Ireland provincial assembly adjournment irks MP Schnaubelt
The scheduled New Ireland Provincial Assembly meeting yesterday was adjourned a few minutes into the meeting to give time to the Provincial Assembly Chairman and Acting Governor Sammy Missen to seek legal clarification on a question raised by the Member for Namatanai and candidate vying for the Governor's post, Walter Schnaubelt.
Esa’ala MP faces backlash after giving ultimatum on scholarships
There’s been backlash on the ultimatum issued by Esa’ala MP and Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina regarding tertiary students, who are beneficiaries of the Esa’ala District funded tertiary scholarships in institutions.
Unitech student leaders call for collective views of tertiary students nationwide to strengthen democratic process
President of the PNG University of Technology's Students Representative Senate, Brent Karol says they’re prepared to work with students from other tertiary institutions around the country, to collectively voice their concerns about the recent Government decisions.
Journalist denied access to New Ireland provincial assembly
A female journalist in New Ireland Province was barred from entering the Provincial Assembly building earlier today by security personal mending the premises.
Former Orchids skipper Neap leads Voice Against Violence workshop in Enga
In a significant step towards promoting awareness and advocacy against violence, NRL PNG and former PNG Orchids captain Cathy Neap conducted an influential Voice Against Violence program in Enga Province, partnering with the Regina Sagu Foundation, a local non-government organization dedicated to community empowerment.