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Claims of Igam soldiers joining recruitment protest remains unverified

Claims that soldiers from Igam Barracks in Lae joined in to put up protest signs as remarks targeting the Defence Minister, Dr Billy Joseph and Prime Minister, James Marape on Wednesday (April 15th) hasn't been formally addressed or clarified by the relevant authorities.

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TISA Bank and Sheraton Stanley Hotel sign strategic partnership

TISA Bank and The Sheraton Stanley Hotel Port Moresby have formalized a new strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), introducing exclusive hospitality benefits for TISA Bank customers and TISA Group employees.

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PNG record two straight wins, maintain unbeaten run in Aussie national championships

The PNG Indigenous Team continue to assert their dominance at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, recording back-to-back victories in Round 4 and Round 5 to remain unbeaten in the tournament.

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PNG Lewas stars join South Australia for National Indigenous Cricket Championships

Four members of the Papua New Guinea Lewas have joined the South Australia Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team to compete in the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC].

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No public holiday on Friday

There is no public holiday, scheduled for this Friday the 17th of April, 2026.

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First response team deployed to cyclone-hit Woodlark atolls

Milne Bay’s first rapid assessment team departed Alotau on Wednesday evening for the hardest hit atolls around Woodlark Island, those that had reportedly suffered great devastation by Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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PNG go down as New Zealand qualify for World Cup

A second-half header from Katie Kitching sealed New Zealand’s 1–0 win over Papua New Guinea in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers final at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.

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Resolve PNGDF scandal

Among points raised by members of the Opposition earlier today, leader James Nomane called for the Prime Minister James Marape to appoint a competent Defense Minister and dismiss Dr Billy Joseph.

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Vice Chancellor dismisses students amid protest concerns

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Ian Findlay, dismissed students gathered at the Forum Square during lunchtime today, amid concerns of a possible protest over the current tense situation.

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Land Commission signs MOU with MBPG

The National Lands Commission has sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Milne Bay Province for the setup of their southern regional hub.

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