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Tekwie calls for creation of women ministry
Woman activist Dorothy Tekwie has re- echoed the need for the government to create a women's ministry in Parliament.
Goodenough cocoa winners return home
They returned home to Alotau to a rousing welcome yesterday, the medal winners out of Milne Bay for the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellency 2026.
They had gone to defend their Gold title and defend they did.
Parents in Manus urged to vaccinate their children
Manus Province has joined the global community in celebrating World Immunization Week, highlighting the life-saving importance of vaccines in protecting communities.
PNGDF’S COL. Aruma leads Australian army brigade in historic ANZAC day march
In a landmark moment for Papua New Guinea and Australia’s enduring partnership, Colonel Boniface Aruma of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force proudly led the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade during the Anzac Day last Saturday, 25 April.
PNG Chiefs set for bombshell player announcement
NBC News has been reliably informed that the PNG Chiefs will make a major announcement during an impromptu media conference scheduled for 9:00 am tomorrow.
Maprik township under lockdown after police barracks torched
The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight.
Kagamuga runway upgrade to handle bigger aircraft
The National Airports Corporation has officially launched the Mt Hagen Kagamuga Airport upgrade.
76 guns, two grenades surrendered in Enga amnesty exercise
A total of 76 firearms, including two hand grenades, have been surrendered to police in Enga Province under the ongoing gun amnesty program.
PNGDF recruitment investigation to test fairness, transparency and merit
An independent investigation into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] recruitment process for Basic Recruit Intake 1/2026 has officially commenced.
Maprik township under lockdown after Police Barracks torched
The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight.