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Reynolds to lead Broncos premiership trophy tour in PNG

Brisbane Broncos premiership heroes will bring their NRL and NRLW trophies to Papua New Guinea this weekend, giving local fans a rare chance to celebrate with some of the biggest names in rugby league. The three-day trophy tour will see NRL stars Adam Reynolds, Ben Hunt, and Ezra Mam, along with NRLW counterparts Romy Teitzel, […]

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Marape: K56 Billion spent, but where are the results?

Prime Minister James Marape has revealed that more than K56 billion has been spent by the Government over the past six years and has called on all public servants and leaders to show results for the money used. Speaking at the launch of the Reset PNG@50 plan at the University of Papua New Guinea today, […]

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Marape calls for unity and reflection at launch of Reset PNG@50

Prime Minister James Marape today launched the Reset PNG@50 blueprint in Port Moresby, calling on Papua New Guineans to reflect on the past 50 years of independence and work together to build a stronger and fairer nation. Mr Marape said the program will help the country look back at what has been achieved since independence […]

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Yafai sentenced to 22 years for misappropriating over K41 million

The former Deputy Secretary for Finance, Jacob Yafai has been sentenced to 22 years in prison with hard labor for misusing public funds. Mr. Yafai was found guilty of misappropriating K41.8 million paid to Paul Paraka Lawyers. Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika handed down the sentence at the Waigani National Court, ordering Yafai to serve […]

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Cricket PNG supports pinktober

Sports can be used as a tool to create awareness, and Cricket PNG has been using the sport of cricket to create awareness. In a statement released today by Cricket PNG, the sport says it proudly stands in solidarity with the global and national movement for Pinktober 2025 Cancer Awareness Month. Cricket PNG used the […]

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National Kenu and Kundu Festival in Milne Bay cancelled

Milne Bay’s iconic annual National Kenu and Kundu Festival for this year has been cancelled. Three weeks short of the event held every first weekend of November, a notice was released via social media advicing it would not be staged this year. Chairman Habona Tasman stated the decision stemmed from a hefty K400,000 debt they […]

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Five rescued, one missing after dinghy accident at Sea

A man, Lima Dadok, is missing at sea after the 40-foot dinghy he was traveling in capsized near Siassi, Morobe Province, last Thursday, October 16.. Mr. Dadok was one of six men from Mindere Village in the Raikos District. They were returning from Kimbe, where they had gone to sell betelnut, when their boat experienced engine failure […]

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Kandes franchise joins 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup as Kimbe Cutters exit

The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNG NRLC] has officially confirmed the inclusion of a new franchise, the Kandes Rugby League Football Club, for the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup season. The announcement was made today by PNG NRLC Chairman Ian Chow and General Manager of Pathways and Performance Tony Archer, following the board’s […]

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Western Highlands petitions Eastern Highlands over the death of PMV Bus Driver

The immediate family members and Kungnuka-Palga tribe of Late bus driver Tony Pes joined hands with the rest of tribes within the Togoba Mile area of Western Highlands, met with Governor Wai Rapa and Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom and presented the petition to Eastern Highlands leaders. Late Tony was shot dead at […]