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After months of waiting, following the deferral of polling in the country’s LLG elections this year, two containers of election materials have arrived in East New Britain province, in preparation for the polling and counting later this month.

The rhythmic echoes of Garamut drums and the vibrant display of traditional artistry filled the air in Wewak today as the 20th Mambu na Garamut Festival was officially launched by Mr. Terence Moka, President of the Board of Trustees for the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery.

As the country will be celebrating its 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary, Cocoa Farmers in Vanimo Green District of West Sepik have a bigger reason to celebrate as their first shipment of premium cocoa from Vanimo Green District will be shipped to China tomorrow [on Friday 12th of September 2025] marking a milestone achievement in the district.

The Jiwaka Provincial Government under the Leadership of Governor Simon Kaiwi in Partnership with the National Government, and the Coffee Industry under the Ministry of Coffee Minister William Bando has presented a total of K20. 5 million to rehabilitate a total of 900 hectares of coffee blocks in Jiwaka.      

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.