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Marape refuses calls to resign
Prime Minister James Marape says he will not resign despite increasing calls from major universities and social media users urging him to step down due to the current state of affairs in the country.
PNG International Olam calls time on glittering rugby league career
West Tigers center Justin Olam has today announced his immediate retirement from rugby league due to injury, following a knee injury suffered in Round 18 of the 2024 NRL season.
New Ireland provincial assembly adjournment irks MP Schnaubelt
The scheduled New Ireland Provincial Assembly meeting yesterday was adjourned a few minutes into the meeting to give time to the Provincial Assembly Chairman and Acting Governor Sammy Missen to seek legal clarification on a question raised by the Member for Namatanai and candidate vying for the Governor's post, Walter Schnaubelt.
Esa’ala MP faces backlash after giving ultimatum on scholarships
There’s been backlash on the ultimatum issued by Esa’ala MP and Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina regarding tertiary students, who are beneficiaries of the Esa’ala District funded tertiary scholarships in institutions.
Unitech student leaders call for collective views of tertiary students nationwide to strengthen democratic process
President of the PNG University of Technology's Students Representative Senate, Brent Karol says they’re prepared to work with students from other tertiary institutions around the country, to collectively voice their concerns about the recent Government decisions.
Journalist denied access to New Ireland provincial assembly
A female journalist in New Ireland Province was barred from entering the Provincial Assembly building earlier today by security personal mending the premises.
Former Orchids skipper Neap leads Voice Against Violence workshop in Enga
In a significant step towards promoting awareness and advocacy against violence, NRL PNG and former PNG Orchids captain Cathy Neap conducted an influential Voice Against Violence program in Enga Province, partnering with the Regina Sagu Foundation, a local non-government organization dedicated to community empowerment.
PNG kick off Asia Cup campagin with positive performance despite loss
Papua New Guinea 3x3 Men's and Women's team faced tough competition in their first matches of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup yesterday.
Police to apply forceful eviction to settlers failing to comply to warning
Police in Madang have issued a stern warning to settlers at Mero and Public Tank to refrain from causing further problems to the traveling public or they will face imminent eviction.
Papuans told to stop the sale of customary land
People from the Papuan Region have been urged to stop selling their customary land and work with their Provincial Governments and the National Lands Department to establish ways to better utilize it.