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European Union provides funding to help earthquake and flood victims
The European Union, through the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has made available Euro 200,000 (PGK 807,000) for immediate emergency assistance to people affected by earthquakes and…
Solemn ANZAC dawn service at Isurava
In the early hours of ANZAC Day, aerial photographs captured the impressive gathering of Australians and Papua New Guineans at Isurava in the Northern (Oro) Province.
Marape commends Biage people for WWII contributions
Prime Minister James Marape has commended the Biage people of Northern (Oro) Province for the significant role they played in World War II up till today.
Wapunai: Barbaric crimes must be prosecuted
Shadow Minister for Police Johnson Wapunai has urged Police Commissioner David Manning to seriously undertake the RPNGC to apprehend and curb barbaric crimes across the country.
National news
Day #5 of UPNG’s 69th Graduation commences
The University of Papua New Guinea’s 69th graduation for the School of Business and Public Policy has commenced this morning at Sir John Guise Indoor Complex.
Rabaul prepares to welcome tourists aboard cruiser ship Pacific Encounter
The East New Britain Tourism Promotion Authority are looking forward to showcasing the province to the world as Rabaul prepares to welcome Sunday’s arrival of the passengers and crew of…
A tribute to ANZAC day
The dawning sky of a misty Thursday morning sets in on the hill of the Bomana War Memorial cemetery to commemorate the 2024 ANZAC Day 82nd anniversary of New Guinea…
Kose tops UPNG School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Emmanuel Kose has topped the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and is the recipient of the 2024 Dean’s Award for the Best Male Student award.
Cutters building on positive mindset amidst relocation
Instilling positive mindset despite living home away from home is a focus for Kimbe Cutters following their relocation to Port Moresby.
World news
Major flare-up in Middle-East conflict could stoke global inflation
Global commodity prices are leveling off after a steep descent that played a decisive role in whittling down overall inflation last year, which could make it harder for central banks…
USP MBA programme ranked fourth in Oceania
The endeavours of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Business and Management reached a significant milestone as it ranked…
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on arms in over a decade, according to a report.
Northern Marianas generates 34,000 tonnes of waste annually
The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI) on average generates around 34,000 tonnes of waste per year. Of that total, around 6000 tonnes – or almost one-fifth of the CNMI’s waste…
Sports
Basketball ready for round five
The Kokopo Basketball Association is now gearing to go into round five. As the Kokopo Basketball League gears up for Round 5 of season, excitement is mounting with the addition…
Convicts triumph in Jelta Wong Cup
In an electrifying showdown in the Jelta Wong Cup softball tournament’s men’s grand final, the Convicts clashed fiercely against the Crusaders in a battle for supremacy. With both teams are…
From boot to tooth: Footballer graduates with Diploma in Dental Technology
Port Moresby Strikers Football club’s right back Romario Solon was over the moon after successfully graduating with a Diploma in Dental Technology at 69th University of Papua New Guinea graduation…
Battle of the ‘rivals’ in finals
Rebels Team 1 and Rebels Team 2 were engaged in an intense family rivalry during last Saturday’s exciting women’s division grand final of the Jelta Wong’s Cup Softball Tournament.
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North Fly District present DSIP acquittals to DIRD
NORTH Fly district in Western has been praised for being one of the performing districts in the country.
Motukea disturbance over land access under investigation
Police responded to a disturbance on land near Motukea on Wednesday, 24th April, where a man’s finger was severed, staff assaulted and property destroyed.
DCP Kua urges public to identify viral videos
FOUR women tied, tortured and told to admit they are sorcerers have surfaced on social media.
UPNG SHSS graduates most number of Honours Students
University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences has made history today to graduate its first highest number of Honor students.
Kina Bank remains optimistic for 2024
Mr Pawson said in the banks 2023 annual report that Kina Bank’s 2023 revenue growth was underpinned by solid revenue growth in core banking products, most notably business lending, and also the continued stellar growth in digital revenues, which…
Business
PNG CORE announces inaugural PNG resources week
The resources and energy industry sustains the PNG economy, providing economic opportunities and social benefits to millions of Papua New Guinean stakeholders, in addition to contributing over 80% of PNG’s…
PNG CORE congratulates OTML on its special mining lease extension
Anthony Smaré, President of the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), on behalf of the PNG energy and resources sector, congratulates Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML)…
OTML Extends Special Mining Lease (SML) 1(0) to 2042
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (“OTML’) has successfully renewed its Special Mining Lease (SML) 1 (0), gaining an additional 20-year lease term from 2022 to 2042. This is the second SML…
MiBank goes rural in Jiwaka, Western Highlands
MIBANK is going rural by opening accounts for locals in Western Highlands and Jiwaka provinces. Most of these rural people are subsistence farmers.