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Fiji women’s football team arrives in Port Moresby for friendly clash
The Fiji National Women’s Football Team arrived in Port Moresby yesterday afternoon ahead of their upcoming international friendly matches against Papua New Guinea at the National Football Stadium.
Marape: Government working hard to avoid grey listing
Prime Minister James Marape has assured Parliament that his government is taking urgent action to prevent Papua New Guinea from being grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force [FATF], a move that could have serious economic consequences for the country.
Juffa highlights expatriates’ involvement in the alluvial mining space, urging the government to localize
The Provincial Member for Northern, Gary Juffa, raised several concerns in parliament yesterday on alluvial mining activities happening up in the Wau-Bulolo area in Morobe Province.
Funding delay stalls Kimbe Hospital development
The Department of Health is awaiting the Treasury to establish the loan arrangement for funding to commence work on the Kimbe Provincial Hospital.
Sensitive materials arrive as campaign winds down
Ballot papers, the indelible ink and candidate posters have arrived in Arawa, as campaigning for the Central Bougainville by-election winds down this week in preparation for polling.
Anis set sights on Pacific Mini Games
PNG's second fastest men in the 100 metres Emmanuel Anis is gearing up to represent Team PNG at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau [July 29-July 9th].
PNG Volleyball mourns the loss of long-time administrator Ronald Omoa
The volleyball community in Papua New Guinea is in mourning following the sudden passing of long serving administrator and PNG Volleyball Federation [PNGVF] General Secretary, Ronald Omoa.
He passed away on Monday at the age of 48 after suffering a mild stroke.
Opposition Leader questions the Prime Minister on the investigation into the Connect PNG Program
Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa has asked Prime Minister James Marape in Parliament to confirm whether an investigation has been initiated into the Connect PNG program.
A new era dawns for PNG’s flag carrier
Air Niugini’s first brand new A220, dubbed the “People’s Balus”, has now entered final assembly at the Airbus Canada factory at Mirabel, Montreal. The aircraft is planned for delivery to Port Moresby in September, coinciding with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Kainantu town comes to a standstill on Tuesday
Business in Kainantu town is back to normal today after the town came to a standstill yesterday.