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Indonesian President accepts invitation to attend PNG’s 50th Anniversary
President of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, has conveyed his Letter of Confirmation through the Resident Indonesian Ambassador advising of his attendance of Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Anniversary in September this year.
Johnston inches closer to breaking all-time NRL try-scoring record
South Sydney Rabbitohs and Papua New Guinea Kumul star Alex Johnston is just 15 tries away from equalling the National Rugby League's all-time try-scoring record, currently held by the great Ken Irvine [212 tries].
Ela Motors to construct boat factory at 11 Mile in Lae
Ela Motors, a leading automotive and marine distributor in Papua New Guinea has officiated a ground breaking ceremony to commence construction of K50 million state-of-the-art boat manufacturing facility in Lae, Morobe Province.
Madang Provincial Hospital lacks work tools and cleaning detergents
It's been revealed that the Madang Provincial Hospital is lacking essential equipment to attend to patients as well as basic cleaning detergents to keep the hospital facilities clean and hygienic.
Madang candidate arrested over defamatory Facebook post against Madang PPC
A 40-year-old man contesting the Madang Town Mayor’s seat has been arrested and charged under the Cybercrime Code Act for allegedly posting defamatory comments on Facebook against Madang's top cop, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim.
Iammo Launa appointed Chef de Mission for Team PNG at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has announced the appointment of national sporting icon Iammo Gapi Launa as Chef de Mission for Team PNG to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Black Bass captain Sese Bau reflects on ISUZU T20 Smash and rising talent across PNG
Black Bass captain and seasoned Papua New Guinea Barramundis all-rounder Sese Bau has expressed pride in his team’s performance following a hard-fought grand final in the 2025 ISUZU Men’s T20 Smash, held over the weekend.
Esa’ala counter funds medicine for district
Esa’ala District has been praised for its continued effort to support pharmaceutical supplies to its health centers.
Boxing champion Petronella Nokenoke launches women’s self-defence classes
Papua New Guinea’s reigning female welterweight boxing champion and 2023 Pacific Games gold medalist, Petronella Nokenoke, is taking her talents beyond the ring, launching self-defence boxing classes specifically designed for women.
Cassowaries crowned Isuzu men’s T20 smash 2025 champions after nail-biting final
The Cassowaries men held their nerve in a tense finish to lift the ISUZU Men’s T20 Smash 2025 trophy, edging out the Black Bass by 3 wickets in a thrilling final at Amini Park on Saturday, May 17.