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Lae Secondary opens a new robotic laboratory

Lae Secondary School is privileged with a new Robotic Laboratory opened yesterday. The building is a support of the National Department of Education to the school, at a cost of almost K1 million. The National Department of Education Secretary, Dr. Uke Kombra officiating at the ceremony challenged other schools to be innovative and creative. Dr. […]

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NCDVA applauds PNG volleyball’s silver success at Pacific Mini Games

The National Capital District Volleyball Association [NCDVA] has commended the PNG Men’s National Volleyball Team for their exceptional performance at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, where they clinched the silver medal after a thrilling campaign. Team PNG’s strong run came to an end in the grand final against Wallis and Futuna, who handed them their […]

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Nine killed in tribal clash over mobile phone dispute in Kainantu

A tribal fight triggered by a domestic dispute has left nine people dead including two students in the 2-Mile settlement outside Kainantu town in Eastern Highlands Province. According to Kainantu Police Station Commander, Senior Inspector Steven Yalamo, the violence stemmed from a dispute between two cousins over a mobile phone. Both individuals are from Tuinpinka […]

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Smare urges public to explore resource expo at APEC Haus – entry is free

President of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy [CORE PNG], Anthony Smare, is encouraging the general public to visit the Grand Resource and Energy Expo currently underway at APEC Haus, with free entry for all. The three-week-long event features over 30 exhibition booths from key players in Papua New Guinea’s resource and energy sector, […]

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Tomuriesa slams ongoing neglect of PNG Opposition Office

The Office of the Opposition in Papua New Guinea continues to face critical underfunding, a long-standing issue that dates back to the country’s independence in 1975. In a recent interview with NBC News, Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa highlighted the ongoing neglect of the institution, stressing that adequate funding and resources are essential to uphold the […]

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Two killed, services shut down as tensions rise in remote Simbu district

A violent tribal clash in the remote Karamui district has resulted in the closure of multiple schools, a health centre, and local airstrips, depriving children of their right to education and cutting off access to essential services. Local teacher and community leader Samson Domu raised the alarm this week following the outbreak of fighting between […]

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Team PNG shines at 2025 Pacific Mini Games, finishes 5th on medal tally

Team Papua New Guinea wrapped up a successful campaign at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, finishing 5th overall on the medal tally with an outstanding all-round performance. The Games saw PNG athletes break records, achieve historic firsts, and proudly represent the nation in a variety of sports, collecting medals across multiple disciplines. […]

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PNG men’s national cricket team trials intensify as final selection nears

The race to represent Papua New Guinea in international cricket reached a crucial turning point yesterday as the Men’s National Train-On Squad of 25 players took part in a high-stakes 50-over trial match. The match, held at Amini Park in Port Moresby, was a critical step in the lead-up to two major international tournaments this […]

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Hunters star Elijah Roltinga ruled out for season with broken leg

The PNG Hunters have confirmed that centre Elijah Roltinga will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a broken leg in a freak accident during pre-match warm-ups. The incident occurred ahead of the Hunters’ Round 16 clash against the Mendi Blackhawks. Roltinga sustained the injury just moments before kick-off and was promptly medivacked […]

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Thousands of students showcase talents at Morobe provincial school exhibition

More than 10,000 students converged at the Lae Showground this week for the Morobe Provincial High and Secondary School Exhibition, an annual event that continues to grow in scale and impact. Now in its fourth year, the exhibition is a flagship initiative of the Morobe Provincial Administration, which has committed K200,000 in support for the […]