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OTML Premier Soccer League semifinals set for tomorrow

The stage is set for the semifinals of the OTML Premier Soccer League tomorrow in Port Moresby and Lae. After 22 rounds of football action in the country’s domestic men’s football competition, the top four teams are finalized. Out of the 11 participating clubs this season, the top four advancing into the semis tomorrow are […]

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K2.1 million for Team PNG pending

It was revealed this week by the PNG Olympic Committee that a K2.1 million government commitment made for Team PNG’s participation in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is still outstanding. PNG Olympic Committee confirmed that they have received K2 million from the K4.1 million allocated for Team PNG with the acquittals submitted to the PNG […]

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Tsiamalili clarifies comments at JSB meeting

Bougainville’s Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Junior has moved to counter a statement by President Ishmael Toroama, over development funds and Bougainville’s preparedness for the 2027 National General Elections, following comments made at this week’s Joint Supervisory Body meeting. In a statement Tsiamalili maintains that the JSB remains the central political forum for dialogue between Bougainville […]

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PPC Sagom assures thorough investigation into Mt Hagen arson deaths

Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Chief Superintendent John Sagom says six suspects have already been arrested over the brutal killing of two young female university students and a male secondary school student in Mt Hagen almost three weeks ago. PPC Sagom confirmed the arrests during a media conference in Mt Hagen yesterday, saying police […]

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Madang hospital upgrades TB facilities

Tuberculosis [TB] patients at Madang Hospital will now have new facilities to receive treatment. The Mineral Resources Development Corporation [MRDC] signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] with the Madang Provincial Government and the Provincial Health Authority and committed immediate assistance of K300,000 towards the construction of a critical two-in-one TB facility at the hospital. Following […]

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Lawyer charged for violating Civil Aviation Laws

A state lawyer and a sales officer were arrested by police in Madang this week for breaching certain rules and regulations of the Civil Aviation Act, whilst under the influence of liquor. Lawyer, Western Lei, aged 33 from Parchen Village in Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik, and Alphonse Pove, 27 from Haruape Village in Kikori, […]

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Bougainville peace process enters final stage as leaders agree on 2026 roadmap

The long journey of the 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement [BPA] has reached its final stage, after the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] agreed on the last set of tasks needed to bring the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result to Parliament. Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama met in Port Moresby […]

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Marape commissions Angore-Tari Road link in Hela Province

Hundreds of people today gathered at Linapini village in Tari Pori District, Hela Province, to witness the opening of the Angore to Tari Road via Linapini and Hambuali by Prime Minister James Marape. The event began on a solemn note, with attendees observing a minute of silence to honor the late Minister for National Works […]

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Education budget commended

Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena has described the K4.9 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget, towards the sector, as a ” national investment into the country’s future wealth, stability and productivity.” He says this allocation represents a 3.4% of GDP or 16% of the national budget, an increase from 14.8% in 2025. He added […]

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NSI ready to host National Track and Field Championships

The National Sports Institute in Goroka will come alive tomorrow with the 64th Track and Fields Championships and various associations from around the country have been arriving in the Eastern Highlands capital to take part in this national event. According to Athletics PNG close to 400 athletes in total were nominated for the Championships, however […]