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Barramundis trial match wraps up as PNG eyes emerging cricket talent

The Papua New Guinea Men’s National Cricket Team, the Barramundis, concluded a high-intensity two-day trial match from July 15 to July 16, 2025, at Amini Park.

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K17.7 million project launched to boost labour governance in PNG

A total of K17.7 million has been committed to Papua New Guinea to implement a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy aimed at improving labour governance, legal reforms, social protections, and wage-setting mechanisms.

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Jiwaka spends over K2 million on tertiary fees for 1,200 students

For the first time, the Jiwaka Provincial Government has allocated over K2.4 million from its 2024 internal revenue to support tertiary students with tuition fees.

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Heavy police presence secures Kabwum by-election polling amidst threats to hijack ballot papers

Rumors that ballot papers of the Kabwum by-election will be hijacked has been dismissed.

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ABG signs K16.9 million deal to modernize public finance

The Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] has inked a landmark USD $4.19 million [K16.9 million] contract with global software firm FreeBalance Inc. to overhaul its public financial management system.

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No change in Opposition leadership

The Opposition says any changes to its leadership role will be announced by Speaker of National Parliament , after rumours of a leaked letter on social media suggesting for a change.

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PNG one win away from defending OFC Women’s Nations Cup crown

Papua New Guinea are one step closer to retaining their OFC Women’s Nations Cup title after edging hosts Fiji 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final clash at HFC Stadium in Suva.

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Porgera-Paiela finalizes polling preparations for 67,800 voters

The Porgera-Paiela Electorate in Enga Province is finalizing preparations ahead of polling tomorrow, with nearly 68,000 eligible voters expected to cast their ballots.

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Police close in on arrest for NAC Gurney ambush

Police in Alotau claim to know the identities of the perpetrators of last week's armed holdup and attack of foreign employees of a construction company attached to the Gurney Airport upgrade works in Alotau.

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Kenyan content maker tours New Ireland’s tourism sites

A wave of excitement swept through New Ireland Province yesterday evening, with the arrival of popular Kenyan content creator Diana Daisy Gau, who touched down just in time with New Zealand’s High Commissioner’s team. She arrived from Kokopo ENB province.

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