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Maprik school incident: 16 suspects surrender
Police have confirmed that 16 suspects involved in the recent violence at Maprik Secondary School have surrendered with the assistance of community leaders and the town mayor.
Young boxer to participate in Kokoda boxing challenge
Two bouts providing cadet and youth boxers international exposure for the first time at home will headline PNG Boxing Union’s annual 2026 Kokoda Cup challenge in Port Moresby this Sunday.
Government sets target of 30,000 workers for Australia Scheme by 2030
The second PNG-Australia Approved Employers Expo officially opened at APEC Haus on Monday, highlighting the rapid growth and big future plans for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility [PALM] scheme.
First Papua New Guinean woman appointed as Country manager for Solomon Brewery Ltd
“Never give up, trust your journey, and continue working hard toward your goals.”
Children with special needs receive gifts
While many Papua New Guineans prepare to watch the opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series, children with special needs at the Callan Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Kaindi, Wewak, yesterday experienced a special moment of joy after receiving gifts from Westpac Bank Wewak Branch.
Jayapura training empowers SME Mamas
Women from West Sepik Province have returned home with new cooking and business skills after taking part in a special training program in Jayapura, aimed at helping small business mothers grow their income and support their communities.
North Fly MP questions Marape on city’s cleanliness, lease buildings
Prime Minister James Marape was asked today during the second parliament session to provide update on what immediate measures the Government is taking to clean Port Moresby city and to fund an immediate upgrade of the public spaces.
Feo to reconsider Cabinet decision on 2028 PNG Unity Games host rights
Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology, and Sports Kinoka Feo has confirmed he will take a submission back to Cabinet to reconcile a growing conflict over the hosting rights for the 9th PNG Unity Games.
Marape assumes Defence portfolio amid investigation, rejects nepotism claims
Prime Minister James Marape has assumed control of the Ministry of Defence following the voluntary stepping aside of Dr Billy Joseph, heavily defending the move against intense constitutional and governance scrutiny from the Opposition.
Lelang defends K1 billion fuel subsidy, reveals program is unbudgeted but sustainable
Minister for Rural and Economic Development Joseph Lelang has defended the government’s K1 billion emergency fuel subsidy, confirming that while the funding was not captured in the national budget, it remains manageable within the state's financial framework.