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New Ireland by-election enters final exclusion, declaration next
The race for the New Ireland Provincial seat has tightened significantly, with the field now narrowed to just three candidates following the latest round of counting.
Rachael Marape rallies international donors to support life-saving medical ship
Rachael Marape, wife of Prime Minister James Marape, has issued a call to action for international partners and business leaders to maintain their support for a medical ship providing critical healthcare to Papua New Guinea’s most isolated regions.
Polytech academic staff petition DHERST over unpaid entitlements and contract delays
The National Polytechnic Institute of PNG's Academic staff have started a sit-in protest to petition the prolonged failure to address contracts, salary and retirement entitlements.
New Ireland counting moves to 7th exclusion as Chan nears majority
The race for the New Ireland provincial seat is nearing its climax at the St. Peter Torot Centre.
Air Niugini’s new airbus A220 makes grand debut on Asian tour
Air Niugini’s fleet modernization journey reached new grounds this week as its first Airbus A220-300, registered as P2-PGA, touched down in Japan following a high-profile stopover at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Transport slow today on Hula–Pom route amid safety concerns
Public transport services between Hula in Central Province and Port Moresby were affected today following tensions in the village, although travel has not been officially restricted.
Chan commands lead as New Ireland by-election hits critical elimination stage
Former Namatanai MP and People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate, Byron Chan, has maintained a commanding grip on the New Ireland Provincial by-election as counting entered its most volatile phase today.
London Broncos go down to Bulls as star centre Max hospitalised
The London Broncos tasted their first defeat in the early hours of this morning going down to the Bradford Bulls 26-8 in the Betfred Challenge Cup.
GBV is a crime, not culture: Madang magistrate issues strong warning
Gender-based violence is a serious crime and not a private family matter, Madang’s Senior Provincial Magistrate, Fridolin Kambibel, has warned.
NIP by-election heads into elimination round
The New Ireland Provincial Seat by-election counting, is expected to go into elimination, as counting resumes today.