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Temu calls for accountability as mover of No Confidence motion

Abau MP Sir Puka Temu expressed dissatisfaction in the current government’s leadership, when reading his motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape, today at the court ordered parliament session. “I rise today not with joy, but with a heavy heart. Heavy from the weight of broken promises, from the cries of a grieving […]

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Central governor appeals to Papuan leaders to rise up amidst VoNC

Chairperson of Papua governors dialogue 2025 and Central governor Rufina Peter has appealed to all leaders in the Papuan region to make crucial decisions amidst the Vote of No Confidence move against the Prime Minister. Ms Peter has called on Papuan leaders from the Opposition and Government to consider the people they represent when undertaking […]

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Swedish businesses eyeing PNG market for investment

Companies from Sweden, a European country, are interested in investing in the Papua New Guinean market because of its strategic location in Asia Pacific region. Sweden’s Ambassador to Indonesia His Excellency, Daniel Blockert told Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko that the companies are looking at investing particularly in the sustainable ways of mining and Health […]

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URP reaffirms loyalty to Marape-Rosso Government

United Resources Party [URP], the third largest coalition partner in the Marape-Rosso government, has pledged its support to Prime Minister James Marape and his leadership. URP leader and Minister for State Enterprises, William Duma, said the party has been a key coalition partner since 2019 and played a vital role in forming the current government […]

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Marape calls for calm and respect for democratic process ahead of tomorrow’s VONC

Prime Minister James Marape has called on the people of Papua New Guinea to remain calm, respectful, and united as the country prepares for the vote of no confidence motion scheduled for tomorrow [Tuesday, 15 April 2025]. The Prime Minister said the vote is a constitutional process under Section 145 of the National Constitution and […]

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Ex prisoner graduates with Lands and Surveying degree from Unitech

Among the 734 who graduated from Papua New Guinea University of Technology recently, was a former prisoner, who passed out with a Bachelor’s Degree in Lands and Surveying. Gideon Luoi, 29, from Enga, was a suspect in a murder case at Unitech in 2016 but was released when the court found him innocent in 2018. […]

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PNG records highest rainfall

Papua New Guinea has recorded highest rainfall this month with over 109 millilitres of rain. National Weather Service Meteorologists Benjamin Malai told NBC National News  that this is the highest for the country. It is that time of the year where the country experiences severe weather with rainfall throughout the country. And PNG it has […]

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Drug and alcohol root of social disorder and degradation of moral values in Jiwaka

A life-changing call has been made for Jiwaka people to act promptly in addressing drug and alcohol abuse following a spike in ongoing social problems in the province. Fatima Parish Priest and deaconry, Andrew Pellet, who was attacked by two drunkards on last Sunday, made this appeal saying the future of this generation is on […]

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Kerowagi rugby league affiliates with PNGRFL

The dream of Kerowagi District to participate in a properly coordinated rugby league has become a reality through the successful affiliation with Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL]. Friday marked a significant event for Kerowagi league as the Joint official kick-off of was officiated by the Vice Minister for Sports, Sam Basil Jnr, Police […]

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Supreme Court clears way for LLG elections

The Supreme Court has decided that Papua New Guinea’s Local-Level Government (LLG) elections will go ahead as planned after it rejected an Interim stay application to delay them again. The bench comprising of Justices David Cannings, Derek Hartshorn, and Allan David delivered the decision on the application filed by the Mount Giluwe Rural LLG. The […]