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Pride of PNG Awards launched
The Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae yesterday launched the 13th annual Pride of PNG Women Awards.
Toroama challenges National Government on ratification
Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has challenged the PNG government’s stance on ratifying the 2019 independence referendum in his address to the the Joint Supervisory Body Meeting in Port Moresby.
Living on noodles: Mother of three saves money for her children’s school fees
Mothers are very special. And this Sunday, all over the world, families will celebrate Mother’s Day with their beloved mums.
Free medical checks for Mothers Day
If you are celebrating Mother’s Day in Mount Hagen, then give mum a special treat – a sugar-sweet check-up. Local medic, Dr Presley Kit and his Eda Clinic staff are…
National news
Mass Baptism taking place at Ela Beach
The Seventh Day Adventist Church is currently baptizing hundreds of special candidates by Ordained Pastors of the church’s Central Papua Conference. Alongside the baptised, thousands are also in attendance.
Media Council launch media awards.
Media council Of Papua New Guinea today Launched the media awards categories that will be awarded to media practitioners as of next year with outstanding performance in their respective fields.
Parent takes school to Court
The recent trending issue of a student successfully obtaining a restraining order against his school may have opened gates for others to follow.
Court sends POMNATHS student and principal to mediation, urges parties to avoid contempt
The National Court has ordered the schoolboy who almost got suspended for shaving his head and the principal of his school to sort things out in a mediation and further…
Lane lawyers reclaimed 2024 Prime Ministers Golf Tittle
Lane Lawyers had to reclaim their title as the champions for the 2024 Prime Minister Golf Challenge in Port Moresby yesterday at Royal Port Moresby Gold Club.
World news
Bainimarama sentenced to one year after interfering in police investigation
Fiji’s former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in jail after being convicted of perverting the course of justice. Bainimarama, who led Fiji for 16 years,…
World experienced hottest April on record
The world experienced its hottest April on record, continuing an 11-month streak of unprecedented high temperatures, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service has said.
Brazil floods death toll rises to 90, dozens still stranded
Rescuers rushed to evacuate people stranded by devastating floods across the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul on Tuesday, with 90 reported dead and desperate survivors seeking food…
Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment
Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student recruitment practices, as part…
Sports
Lahanis seeking revenge
Goroka Lahanis are looking at taking their revenge against 2023 premiers Enga Mioks in what is said to be the grand final rematch set for this weekend in Wabag.
Sneaky Jethro finding his feet at hooker
Leaving behind his comfort zone in Goroka, Eastern Highlands province, and transitioning into the hooker role is a work in progress for Kimbe Cutters hooker, Jethro John.
PNGFA to announce business arm
Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) is looking at establishing a revenue generating arm to oversee the operation of Premier Soccer League competition.
PNG Touch Football name national teams
With one month away from the 2024 Touch World Cup, Touch Football PNG has named its final 16-man squad for the Open men’s, Open women’s and Open Mix.
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Work begins on new police housing in Mt Hagen and Port Moresby
Ground has been broken on the first of the priority sites identified under the police housing project, that will provide hundreds of single and married quarters to support growing police…
Police Minister Highlights Government’s Efforts to Restore Police Infrastructure
The Minister for Police, Peter Tsiamilili, MP, accompanied by RPNGC Commissioner, David Manning, and PNG-Australia Policing Partnership Commander, Jamie Strauss, has broken ground on new police hosing at Gordon’s Police…
A late start for the PNG Outlook dialogue
The PNG Outlook dialogue this morning, Thursday, May 9, 2024, had a slow start at the APEC Haus.
Nomane calls for Govt to take economic crisis seriously
The Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Chuave, James Nomane opened the PNG Outlook dialogue by revealing the state of inflation the country is rising, giving reference to ordinary citizens…
Rationing of jet fuel affects domestic flights
Air Niugini regrets to inform our valued customers that jet fuel rationing by Puma Energy in Port Moresby continues to cause disruptions to our domestic flights.
Business
Gold Corporation Bill to compromise BPNG roles
Amidst other issues and implications of the National Gold Corporation Bill (GCB) lays the Impact on the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s (BPNG) role as a regulator.
High cabbage price in the city
Post-Courier Online visited six main markets in the city: Waigani, Rainbow, Gordon, Kipo(China Town), Boroko, and Manu market and noticed the change.
Ahi Investment announces 2023 dividend
The Ahi Investment Limited has presented the 2023 dividend payout totalling K1,570,000 to Ahi Prudential Development Limited yesterday.
PNG, United Arab Emirates solidify ties
The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru expressed great satisfaction with the outcome of his bilateral meeting with the Minister for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates…