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Over 32 thousand grade 12s sit for exams this week

Grade 12 students of 225 secondary schools and six national schools of excellence across Papua New Guinea started their national exams this morning, marking a crucial step in their academic journey.

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Australia stun PNG in PMs XIII

Papua New Guinea have succumbed to a 42-20 loss at the hands of Australian Prime Minister's 13 side in the final game of this afternoon's fixtures.

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Assessment underway in Mendi Munhiu District

The Southern Highlands Provincial Division of Works is conducting an assessment of the roads damaged by a recent landslip in Mendi Munihiu district.

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Orchids embarrassed at home with 50-0 loss

A dominant first half showdown by Australian women's team stunned Papua New Guinea with a gritty 50-0 win in the Prime Minister's XIII fixture this afternoon.

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Kumuls eye title defense, 6 to debut

Papua New Guinea will unleash six debutants in the upcoming Pacific Championships following the announcement of the national team yesterday.

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PNG Kickboxing Federation calls for support

PNG Kickboxing Federation [PNGKBF] needs financial support to enable their trip to the World Kickboxing Championships in Spain, next month.

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USAID adamant to combat climate change in PNG

Preserving the ecosystem is critical to achieving Papua New Guinea’s climate objectives and to fighting global climate change, says an official.

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High airfare and accommodation killing the PNG tourism industry

The tourism demand in Papua New Guinea dropped significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with international arrivals falling from 164,000 to 21,000 [85% decline].

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ADB lends K5.54 billion to PNG

Asian Development Bank is the biggest lender to the Papua New Guinea Government with a current portfolio of K5. 54 billion [US $1. 379 billion].

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Minister wants TPA, NCC and National Museum to be a one-stop shop

The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah wants three agencies of the ministry, the National Cultural Commission [NCC], and the Tourism Promotion Authority including the National Museum and Art Gallery to operate in the same location.

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