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PNG’s rugby league dream takes shape with new NRL board

Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced the inaugural board of the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League [NRL] franchise, lifting the country’s journey towards fielding a team in the world’s premier rugby league competition by 2028.

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PNG set to announce NRL Team board and launch public naming competition

Preparations for the Papua New Guinea Team in National Rugby League competition has taken a major step forward with Prime Minister James Marape set to officially announce the inaugural PNG NRL Team Board and Chairman, ahead of the country’s entry into NRL.

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Touch Football seeks revival with ambitious five-year strategic plan

The Papua New Guinea Touch Football Federation (TFNG) is setting its sights on revitalizing the sport across the country with a new five-year strategic plan focused on grassroots development, technical improvements, and reclaiming regional dominance.

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Sporting future mapped out as PNGOC releases 2025–2032 plan

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has launched an ambitious eight-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the nation's sporting performance and institutional capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

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PNG Lewas crowned champions of inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational

The Papua New Guinea Lewas have been crowned champions of the inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational, following a dominant 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final round of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday.

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Former NiuSky MD responds to K2.48 million scandal allegations

Former Managing Director of NiuSky Pacific Limited, Jordan Imal, has publicly addressed allegations surrounding the misappropriation of K2.48 million, asserting his willingness to cooperate with ongoing police investigations.

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Melanesian unity must reflect ancestral bonds, says PNG Prime Minister

Prime Minister James Marape has urged Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to deepen their unity by drawing on shared cultural heritage and a common destiny, during his address at the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Suva.

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PNG forest authority and SGS reignite partnership to boost forestry oversight and revenue protection

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] has renewed its partnership with international verification firm SGS, in a strategic move to strengthen export monitoring and enhance revenue security from the country’s forestry sector.

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Marape calls for reform and unity in Pacific Islands forum

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s strong commitment to a more united, inclusive, and modernised Pacific Islands Forum [PIF], urging regional leaders to embrace reform and solidarity in the face of mounting global challenges.

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Yama makes final bid for Usino-Bundi seat

Veteran Madang politician and founder of the People’s Labour Party [PLP], Peter Yama, has announced that this will be his final attempt to contest the Usino-Bundi seat.

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