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Hekari book final spot with 14-goal semifinal rout

Reigning Women’s Conference Soccer League champions Hekari United delivered a brutal statement of intent, demolishing New Guinea Islands champions Madwest FC 14–0 in a one-sided semi-final at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday.

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Koim joins race for Dei seat

Former Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] Commissioner General, Sam Koim, has officially filed his nomination to contest the Dei Open By-Election.

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Partial privatisation of PNG Power now underway

The Marape–Rosso Government says it is going ahead with the partial privatisation of PNG Power Limited, with plans now moving into the negotiation stage.

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Koim’s exit marks end of high-intensity reform era at IRC

The Internal Revenue Commission yesterday farewelled Commissioner General Sam Koim, closing a tenure widely regarded by senior officials as one of the most demanding and transformative periods in the organisation’s history.

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Youth leader Obeso takes charge as new Goroka Town Mayor

A new generation of leadership has emerged in Goroka after Ward Two Councilor Rapheal Obeso won a tightly contested mayoral race yesterday, securing the position by a narrow 3–2 vote over Ward One Councilor David Sari.

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Tonpi challenges school administrations, teachers and parents to step up

​Mendi Munihu MP and Vice Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Raphael Tonpi, issued strong challenge to school administrators, teachers, and parents to step up on their performance, stressing that the future prosperity of the district centers on a collective commitment to quality education.

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Fr. Donius Ninnen celebrates 25th anniversary mass at Moem barracks

The Catholic community of Moem Barracks and Moem Village gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Fr. Donius Ninnen, marking 25 years of dedicated priesthood and service to the people of Papua New Guinea.

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Early childhood education seen as key to solving PNG’s literacy crisis

Early childhood education is emerging as one of Papua New Guinea’s most critical tools for reversing the nation’s persistent literacy crisis, Australian Consulate Brenton Kanowski says.

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Corporate support fuels momentum as Lae prepares for 2025 touch championships

Preparations for the 2025 TFPNG National Touch Championship are gaining momentum, boosted by early corporate backing from Lae Biscuit Company.

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Djourne Fong triumphs at 2025 NGI snooker open

Djourne Fong has clinched the 2025 New Guinea Islands Snooker Open, defeating his brother Nathan in a thrilling final showdown.

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