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The move by the Pacific Islands Forum Chair to restrict and not invite 21 forum dialogue partners has been commended by Papua New Guinea.

As the country prepares to celebrate 50 years of Independence next Tuesday, Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that the Pacific and world leaders will be part of the golden jubilee celebrations in Port Moresby.

Journalists from the region attending the 54th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were barred yesterday from attending a press conference with the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.

Papua New Guinea batting star Konio Oala etched her name into the history books today with a brilliant unbeaten century, guiding the PNG Lewas to a commanding 168-run victory over the Philippines in Match 7 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier at Albert Park 1, Suva.

The official opening of the new Waigani National Court complex took place today, witnessed by former Chief Justices, members of parliament and the general public.

The Madang Provincial Events Committee has launched the second Balangut, a traditional canoe that was used by the Bel people for barter trading in the 1800s and early 1900s.

Twenty-three youths from Bulolo town in Morobe Province led by Mr. Brucgen Boniec, a local from the town, rode the newly constructed road from Aseki to Kerema to mark the country’s 50^th Independence Jubilee Anniversary.

Papua New Guinea’s aviation history and relics can now be preserved and displayed at the new Aviation Heritage Centre at the National Museum and Art Gallery in Port Moresby.

The birthplace of the infamous Bully Beef Club where now the Hall of the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance sits has been renamed as Dr. John Momis Hall.

The Pacific must never be seen as an arena for others was the stern reminder by the Chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to his fellow Pacific leaders.