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Madang health sector faces 400 staff shortage amid structural crisis

More than 400 positions remain vacant in Madang Province’s health sector, raising serious concerns about the province’s ability to deliver adequate health services.

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Harlequins rugby talent set for Malaysian tour in major sporting exchange

Five members of the Port Moresby Harlequins Rugby Club are heading to Malaysia this month as part of a high-performance exchange program aimed at providing international exposure and elite competition experience.

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BSP, Nasfund partner to streamline member services

Long queues at Bank South Pacific [BSP] branches for National Superannuation Fund [Nasfund] members are set to be significantly reduced following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] in Port Moresby this week.

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Sparrows eye fourth straight POMNA title in grand final showdown

Reigning champions Credit Corporation Sparrows are bracing for a fierce grand final clash against archrivals Veupunama tomorrow, as they chase a historic fourth consecutive Port Moresby Netball Association title.

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Pawa Meri round returns to honour women in rugby league

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusivity in sport with the return of the Pawa Meri Round this weekend with a special event dedicated to honouring the role of women in the game of rugby league.

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Vetiver grass offers climate-smart solution for PNG’s Future

Papua New Guinea is turning to a powerful nature-based solution to combat climate change, with Vetiver grass gaining attention as a sustainable tool for environmental protection and land restoration.

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Kokoda Trail Motel leads climate-smart tourism with vetiver grass project

Kokoda Trail Motel is now adopting a natural way to stop soil erosion in the Sogeri and Sirinumu Dam area of central province.

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Forest Authority MD defends SGS partnership

The Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNG FA], John Mosoro, has defended the agency’s intention to re-engage international firm SGS as an independent verifier of log exports, while questioning the accuracy of data presented to the Special Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Reform and Delivery.

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Enga Cultural show committee receives timely sponsorship

South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has stepped in as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Enga Cultural Show, contributing K5,000 to support preparations for the annual cultural event.

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PNG reaffirms digital leadership in the Pacific

Acting Information Communications and Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust.

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