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4,000 women gather in Goroka to celebrate UFW’s 50th anniversary

The United Foursquare Women [UFW], a vibrant ministry of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Papua New Guinea, is celebrating its 50th Jubilee Anniversary this week in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. The event has brought together more than 4,000 women from across the four regions of PNG in Highlands, Momase, Southern, and the New Guinea Islands, […]

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Ahi Investment celebrates 10 years of community impact with sports tournament

Ahi Investment Limited [AIL] is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a week-long sports tournament, bringing together six Ahi villages in Hengali, Yalu, Kamkumung, Wagang, Yanga, and Butibum, in a vibrant display of community unity and sporting spirit. The anniversary celebrations officially kicked off last Sunday with an opening ceremony and the first round of games […]

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Rapa calls for responsible media as inquiry opens in Highlands

Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has officially welcomed members of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Communications to the Highlands region, ahead of a three-day consultation which concludes today. The delegation arrived in Mt Hagen over the weekend from Port Moresby and was received at the Sir Mara Haus, the Provincial Headquarters, where a formal welcome […]

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Six police officers suspended after mass breakout at Kundiawa town cell

Six police officers under the Simbu Provincial Police Command have been suspended following a mass breakout from the Kundiawa Town police cell last week. The suspension includes four regular police officers and two reserve constables. They have been stood down for an initial period of 21 days while investigations continue. Simbu Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent […]

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PNG’s rugby league dream takes shape with new NRL board

Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced the inaugural board of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League [NRL] franchise, lifting the country’s journey towards fielding a team in the world’s premier rugby league competition by 2028. The board will be chaired by seasoned rugby league administrator and businessman Ray Dib, who formerly served as […]

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PNG set to announce NRL Team board and launch public naming competition

Preparations for the Papua New Guinea Team in National Rugby League competition has taken a major step forward with Prime Minister James Marape set to officially announce the inaugural PNG NRL Team Board and Chairman, ahead of the country’s entry into NRL. The announcement will be made in the presence of Australian Rugby League Commission […]

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Touch Football seeks revival with ambitious five-year strategic plan

The Papua New Guinea Touch Football Federation (TFNG) is setting its sights on revitalizing the sport across the country with a new five-year strategic plan focused on grassroots development, technical improvements, and reclaiming regional dominance. Speaking about the future of Touch football in PNG, a federation president Steven Kuimp acknowledged that while the sport faces […]

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Sporting future mapped out as PNGOC releases 2025–2032 plan

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has launched an ambitious eight-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the nation’s sporting performance and institutional capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Unveiled during PNGOC’s Annual General Assembly on Sunday, the strategic document titled “2032 – Powered by Purpose!” sets out a comprehensive vision for the […]

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PNG Lewas crowned champions of inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational

The Papua New Guinea Lewas have been crowned champions of the inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational, following a dominant 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final round of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday. After six days of intense competition, the Lewas secured the title by topping the ladder with 10 points and […]

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Former NiuSky MD responds to K2.48 million scandal allegations

Former Managing Director of NiuSky Pacific Limited, Jordan Imal, has publicly addressed allegations surrounding the misappropriation of K2.48 million, asserting his willingness to cooperate with ongoing police investigations. The payments in question were reportedly made to 26 police officers and 13 individuals accused of impersonating police, in what has become a highly controversial scandal within […]