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PM Marape hails Johnston on historic NRL try-scoring record
Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated National Rugby League [NRL] star Alex Johnston following his historic achievement of becoming the highest Try-Scorer in NRL history, reaching 213 career tries and surpassing the long-standing record previously held by Ken Irvine since 1973.
Police commissioner issues strong warning: Zero tolerance for violence and weapons
Commissioner of Police David Manning has warned that private security guards and street vendors alike will be held accountable if they break the law or resort to violence.
Bulolo DDA assists CHW students
The Bulolo District Development Authority under the leadership of Bulolo MP, Sam Basil Jnr, presented K105,600 as upfront school fee payment for 27 Bulolo students to the administration of the Assembly of God [AOG] Community Health Workers training college yesterday.
Police to crack down on weapons in NCD and Central
Police in the National Capital District and Central Province have stepped up stop-and-search patrols as part of a crackdown on offensive weapons following a violent incident at the Rangeview City bus stop on Saturday.
93% of students drop out before Grade 12
More than 400,000 children enter elementary school, but only about 30,000 make it to grade 12.
AJ’s milestone a Kumul milestone
The name "Alex Johnston" is now inked in the rugby league history books as the leading try scorer of all time in the NRL, after surpassing the 53-year long standing record held by the legendary Ken Irvine.
Madang police to investigate suspicious death of foreign woman
Investigation into the suspicious death of an expatriate woman last month in Madang Town will recommence to identify the real cause of death.
Western Highlands school rugby league launches 2026 development drive
Following the successful completion of last year's competition, preparations are now underway for the 2026 School Rugby League season in Western Highlands Province.
SSY DDA presents K700,000 for Emau Nili Bridge
The Sinesine Yongomulg District Development Authority (SSY DDA) in Chimbu has partnered with the Coffee Industry Corporation’s PNG Agriculture Commercialization & Diversification Project (CIC-PACD) in Goroka by presenting K700,000 toward construction of the Emau Nili Bridge.
New database system for police arrests in Madang
Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent, Robert Baim has instructed all sector heads under his command to start creating a data base system that will keep track of all officers and the number of arrests they make until they go to court.