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Finding alternative fuel sources to meet the demand shortfall created by major fuel importer Puma Energy is the path now undertaken by many businesses operating in the country.

Madang's Provincial Administrator [PA] Frank Tonges Lau and public servants of the Madang Provincial Administration and Provincial Government, who have offices within the main provincial government building were refused entry to the office complex this morning by policemen.

Women’s rugby league in Papua New Guinea will receive a major boost from the Australian Government, through PacificAus Sports, and Queensland Rugby League (QRL) which will partner to deliver a four-year $9.7 million (about K24m) investment to support high performance Rugby League in PNG.

After nine years, millions of tax payers’ monies spent on compulsory registration of Papua New Guineans, less than a quarter of the population have their personal details registered at the National Identity [NID] Office database.

The recent restructuring of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary command throughout the country by Commissioner David Manning has irked a few provincial political heads.  

Lae based nationally owned company, Muruk Tropical Produce Limited (MTPR) is keen on exporting frozen taro overseas especially to the United States and Australian markets.

The appointment of honorary trade commissioners to Australia and the Philippines is expected to bring an increase investment to PNG and create markets in those countries for PNG Products.

The Australian High Commission has clarified that the upcoming visit by the Australian Defence Force’s 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) is intentionally to conduct Mentor Training Team in Papua New Guinea.

Kumuls skipper Kyle Laybutt wants to play for a PNG-based NRL side coached by Wayne Bennett.

The SP PNG Hunters kicked off their season on a high note with a 36-22 victory over the visiting Wynnum Manly Seagulls side at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday.