Papua New Guinea News API

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Get headlines from Papua New Guinea with our JSON API.

🔑 Get API key for the Papua New Guinea News API

Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Papua New Guinea is PG.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Papua New Guinea.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=pg&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get headlines from Papua New Guinea.

Headlines from Papua New Guinea

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=pg&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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      • "title": "Report shows PNG has low digital financial literacy in the Pacific",
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      • "description": "A newly launched report on digital and financial literacy in Papua New Guinea has revealed that the country lags behind most other Pacific nations in this area.The post Report shows PNG has low digital financial literacy in the Pacific appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "A newly launched report on digital and financial literacy in Papua New Guinea has revealed that the country lags behind most other Pacific nations in this area. The “Assessing Digital Financial Literacy” report, launched today by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), presented findings indicating a lower digital financial literacy rate in PNG compared to its Pacific neighbors. Mr. Nicholas Booth, Resident Representative for UNDP and UNCDF, highlighted this during his presentation. “The overall digital financial literacy score for PNG is 21 out of 52, placing it at the lower end of the moderate band. In comparison, Fiji scores significantly higher at 26.” The report’s mean scores for digital financial literacy across the region show Fiji leading at 26.45, followed by Tonga (23.20), Vanuatu (23.0), Samoa (22.40), Solomon Islands (22.00), PNG (21.12), and Timor-Leste (20.50), all out of a possible 52. The survey indicates that the limited use of digital financial services in daily life contributes to PNG’s position in digital literacy across the Pacific. The report reveals that only 31% of adults in PNG possess or access mobile or digital financial services for transactions, and even fewer use them regularly. The report also identifies disparities in digital and financial literacy based on gender, age, region, educational attainment, and socioeconomic status as contributing factors. Regarding access to digital devices in PNG, the survey found that 62% of the population have access to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers, while 32% have smart TVs, 14% have internet routers or modems, 16% have smartwatches, and 24% have other digital devices. Wycliffe Ngwabe, UNCDF Country Lead, emphasized the potential of growing financial literacy services in PNG to provide essential capital-building tools and resources for financial inclusion and inclusive growth, particularly for remote populations. The report concludes that increasing access to smartphones and affordable data services should complement efforts to improve digital and financial literacy in the country.",
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      • "title": "Charges to be laid after young girl killed in WNB; attempts to pervert justice under investigation",
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      • "description": "Outrage has erupted following the withdrawal of charges against a man accused of fatally shooting a young girl in West New Britain Province. Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has strongly condemned the move and announced that the charges will be reinstated, with investigations underway into potential obstruction of justice.The post Charges to be laid after young girl killed in WNB; attempts to pervert justice under investigation appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "Outrage has erupted following the withdrawal of charges against a man accused of fatally shooting a young girl in West New Britain Province. Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has strongly condemned the move and announced that the charges will be reinstated, with investigations underway into potential obstruction of justice. The initial charges of manslaughter against the accused were dropped with the approval of the Kimbe District Court, reportedly after payments were made to the deceased child’s family. However, Commissioner Manning has stated that the circumstances surrounding this withdrawal are now under scrutiny. “Initial investigations reveal serious irregularities, including the absence of committal proceedings or any approval by the Public Prosecutor,” Commissioner Manning stated. He emphasized the established legal procedures for serious indictable offenses like manslaughter, highlighting that the withdrawal of charges in this instance “has circumvented the jurisdiction of the Committal Court and undermined the rule of law.” Expressing his profound sympathy for the tragic loss, Commissioner Manning asserted, “There should not have been a firearm in this place, and this young girl should still be alive today.” He described the attempt to have the charges dropped as an “absolute disgrace” and vowed, “I will not let the criminal justice system fail this young girl, and the rule of law will prevail.” The Commissioner confirmed that the charges against the alleged offender will be pursued, and a comprehensive criminal investigation is now focusing on the actions of all parties involved. This includes individuals connected to the firearm discharge, those who allegedly sought financial gain from the tragedy, and those who facilitated the initial withdrawal of charges. “This also includes police personnel involved and any family members seeking to benefit financially from the death of a child,” Commissioner Manning added, labeling the situation a “clear attempt to pervert the course of justice.” He warned that anyone found to have broken the law will face arrest and charges. Commissioner Manning stressed that the focus should be on mourning the young life lost, not on negotiating compensation. He announced that an impartial team of experienced police personnel from outside the province will conduct the investigation. As the investigation progresses, Commissioner Manning appealed for calm from the affected family and the wider community.",
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      • "title": "PM Marape acknowledges Australia’s pivotal role in PNG’s history and enduring partnership",
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      • "description": "Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep appreciation for Australia's foundational role in the nation's birth and its continued support and partnership as PNG approaches its 50th Independence anniversary.The post PM Marape acknowledges Australia’s pivotal role in PNG’s history and enduring partnership appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep appreciation for Australia’s foundational role in the nation’s birth and its continued support and partnership as PNG approaches its 50th Independence anniversary. Speaking at the “Yumi Stap Wantem” event hosted by the Australian High Commission on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Marape emphasized the enduring bond between the two countries, urging both nations to avoid taking their relationship for granted and to work collaboratively towards shared prosperity. The event was part of the lead-up programs commemorating PNG’s golden jubilee of independence on September 16, 2025. Prime Minister Marape recalled Australia’s United Nations mandate over the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, culminating in the granting of independence in 1975. He highlighted the strong people-to-people and business-to-business connections that have persisted since. “I thank the Australian High Commissioner, the diplomatic community, and our guests for being part of tonight’s important event,” Prime Minister Marape stated. “We are very privileged to have Australia launch this program, ‘Yumi Stap Wantem’ – ‘We are Together, Side by Side, and Step by Step.’ It’s an important message.” He underscored that the event symbolized the ongoing friendship and partnership between PNG and Australia as the milestone 50th anniversary approaches. Reflecting on PNG’s journey, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the struggles, growth, and progress the nation has achieved with the support of its allies. “Let me place on record Papua New Guinea’s sincere appreciation to the people and government of Australia,” he said, noting Australia’s crucial assistance in building schools, hospitals, and infrastructure before independence and its continued support in developing systems and funding development post-independence. He also recognized Australia’s solidarity during natural disasters and pandemics. “Tonight is another example of how Australia continues to walk with Papua New Guinea. This partnership, through ‘Yumi Stap Wantem,’ is a reminder that we are not alone. It is a powerful message of friendship and solidarity,” the Prime Minister added. Looking ahead, Prime Minister Marape articulated PNG’s vision for a prosperous, united, and safe nation where no one is left behind, emphasizing the importance of partnerships with close neighbors and friends in achieving this vision. He also extended gratitude to other development partners, including Japan, China, the United States, New Zealand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India, South Korea, France, United Kingdom, Solomon Islands, Fiji, the EU, and the Pacific Islands Forum. Prime Minister Marape affirmed PNG’s commitment to partnerships that respect its sovereignty, support its development goals, and genuinely aim to improve the lives of its citizens. He stressed PNG’s intention to grow at its own pace, based on its unique values and culture, while acknowledging that having a long-standing and understanding friend like Australia makes the journey easier. In his concluding remarks, Prime Minister Marape urged Papua New Guineans to embrace the “Yumi Stap Wantem” message and to value the partnership with Australia. “I encourage my fellow Papua New Guineans not to take Australia and its people and their presence for granted but embrace them and work together for our own good. We would like Australians to do the same to us PNG,” he said.",
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      • "title": "PNG and UAE discuss enhanced trade and investment ties",
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      • "content": "Prime Minister James Marape today met with His Excellency Mr. Omar Shedadeh, Special Envoy of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to advance discussions on strengthening the bilateral relationship between Papua New Guinea and the UAE. The focus of the meeting centered on fostering trade and investment opportunities, as well as exploring potential technical expertise from the UAE in key sectors for PNG. Mr. Shedadeh is currently serving as the Special Envoy representing His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Caribbean and Pacific States. While the UAE is a relatively new diplomatic partner for PNG, with formal ties established on May 22, 2017, interest in collaboration has been growing. This interest was significantly amplified during the World Expo 2020 in Dubai (held between 2021 and 2022), where 23 companies registered their interest in investing in Papua New Guinea. A prior visit to PNG by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2014 also laid foundational groundwork for the current engagement. Facilitated by the PNG Ministry of International Trade and Investment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, three initial agreements are currently in progress. These include an Air Services Agreement, a Double Taxation Agreement, and an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. During today’s meeting, Prime Minister Marape lauded the UAE’s rapid developmental success, describing the nation as “an inspiration to us all.” He emphasized the potential benefits PNG could gain from the UAE’s global leadership in trade, investment, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability. “The PNG Government is looking forward to working closely with the Government of UAE to grow the business-to-business and people-to-people relations of the two countries while the government-to-government relation progresses,” stated Prime Minister Marape. He further highlighted PNG’s strategic geographical location between the Pacific and Asian regions, emphasizing Asia’s increasing economic influence and positioning PNG as an attractive investment destination to access expanding Asian markets. Discussions also explored potential trade opportunities, with the UAE expressing a strong interest in importing from PNG’s mining, fisheries, and agriculture sectors. Notably, PNG coffee was specifically mentioned as a product of keen interest to the UAE.",
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      • "title": "UNICEF supports urgent national response to protect every child from the life-threatening disease",
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      • "description": "UNICEF is stepping up support to the Government of Papua New Guinea to ensure every child is vaccinated following the detection of poliovirus.The post UNICEF supports urgent national response to protect every child from the life-threatening disease appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "UNICEF is stepping up support to the Government of Papua New Guinea to ensure every child is vaccinated following the detection of poliovirus. The detection has triggered the activation of a national emergency response to protect children across the country, supported by UNICEF and partners including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Australian Government. UNICEF Papua New Guinea Representative Dr Veera Mendonca said while there’s no cure for polio, the disease can easily be prevented by ensuring every child is immunised. “This is why UNICEF is working with the Government of Papua New Guinea and other partners to stop the virus in its tracks and ensure all children are protected,” she said. “UNICEF is supporting the Government to strengthen surveillance, procure and deliver vaccines, prepare for two rounds of nationwide polio vaccination, and assist provincial health authorities to engage communities, raise awareness, and encourage parents and caregivers to vaccinate their children.” Highlighting the important role of churches, Dr Mendonca said UNICEF is actively working with church and community leaders to reach every family and protect every child. “We need their voices to promote accurate information and encourage vaccination,” she said. Dr Mendonca added that UNICEF is working closely with national taskforces on resource mobilisation, communication, and outbreak control. “Technical specialists in immunisation, cold chain, advocacy, and social behaviour change are already deployed at national and provincial levels, including Morobe and the National Capital District,” she said. “We call on community leaders, churches, media outlets, and other organisations to help share accurate facts and dispel any rumours or misinformation,” she added. Dr Mendonca noted that Papua New Guinea had been declared polio-free for 25 years, yet low routine immunisation coverage has left many children vulnerable. “While the focus right now is on stopping this outbreak, we must take this opportunity to boost routine immunisation to 90% and protect children long-term,” Dr Mendonca said. UNICEF joins the National Department of Health (NDOH), WHO, the Australian Government and other partners in urging all parents and caregivers to bring their children for vaccination, check immunisation cards, and report any signs of illness. “Together, we can stop this outbreak and keep Papua New Guinea polio-free — for our children, for our families, and for our communities,” Dr Mendonca said. Further details on the vaccination campaigns will be shared as plans are finalised.",
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      • "title": "Australia PM Albanese gifts Kokoda Photograph to PM Marape",
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      • "description": "In a moment symbolising the partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia, re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gifted Prime Minister James Marape a photograph of the two leaders during their Kokoda Walk last year.The post Australia PM Albanese gifts Kokoda Photograph to PM Marape appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "In a moment symbolising the partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia, re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gifted Prime Minister James Marape a photograph of the two leaders during their Kokoda Walk last year. The photograph was presented to Prime Minister Marape last night by newly appointed Australian High Commissioner to PNG, Ewen McDonald during the launch of the ‘Yumi Stap Wantaim’ campaign at the Australian High Commission in Port Moresby. “Prime Minister Marape, tonight Prime Minister Albanese has asked me to present to you a gift,” McDonald said during the event. “That photo highlights so much of what our partnership truly means — standing side by side, step by step. The personal relationships that the Prime Minister just referred to, I think, are on show in that photograph,” said McDonald. Reflecting on the shared trek across the historic World War II trail, McDonald described it as a defining moment of the close bonds between the two leaders and their nations. He recalled that while he himself couldn’t join the walk, his predecessor, John Feakes, had made the journey alongside Marape and Albanese. Prime Minister Marape gratefully accepted the photograph and praised his Australian counterpart. “Thank you very much. And I just want to say thank you to my good friend, Prime Minister Albanese. He’s a good man. “To all Australians who voted for him good one. He will not let Australia down,” Marape said. Marape went on to share a light-hearted memory from the Kokoda journey, which coincided with his 50th birthday. “We celebrated my 50th birthday after in Dennegan Village. And Albanese was the first one to whisper to me happy birthday!” he said. The photograph and the exchange stood as a fitting reflection of the ‘Yumi Stap Wantaim’ (We Are Together) campaign’s message — that the PNG–Australia relationship is defined not just by policies and agreements, but by personal connections, mutual respect, and enduring friendship.",
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      • "content": "A Highlands politician will press for a new parliament building and some central Government activities to be established in the Highlands. Mr Akepa Miakwe, MHA for Goroka, said yesterday the Government had wasted a lot of words on decentralization without doing much. He said a good example for others would be to construct the next Parliament House and some Government department headquarters at another site. He preferred Arona, near Kainantu in the Eastern Highlands. Asked if it was too late considering the recent surge of building in Moresby, Mr Miakwe said: “It’s not too late. “We should get decisions on this now.” Mr Miakwe said he believed his ideas would get a lot of support from other Members if the subject was raised during the coming Constituent Assembly meeting in Port Moresby. “Many Members are tired of going to and from Moresby, and so are other people, to get advice or decisions from the Government departments. “Costs of living are increasing there, too.” Arona was recommended by a Select Committee of the 1964- 68 House of Assembly, and adopted by the House in March 1971. But nothing has been done since. Recently, plans were announced for the design of a new Parliament House for Port Moresby. Mr Miakwe said the parliament and some departments did not have to be in the biggest city. He mentioned an example of Canberra in Australia. He said: “A lot of village people and men with business ideas are frustrated by the location of everything to do with the Government in Moresby. “This means most people spend a lot of money and waste time and effort in going to Moresby to get advice or a decision.” “A lot of people feel that this talk of decentralization has been wasted. “It will be no good for the four years of governing to finish and have a new Government come in with nothing achieved on this matter. “A lot of the Members have spoken about the need to move departments out of Moresby, but the Government does not listen.” To see this and access more stories from our 55 years old history from 1950’s – 2000’s, do visit our Post-Courier archive or email denaha@spp.com.pg or call on +675 309 1120 for more information.",
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      • "content": "WITH 45 per cent of children in Papua New Guinea suffering from stunted growth and 24 per cent classified as underweight, urgent action is being taken to address child malnutrition in the country. The Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) Project has launched its latest registration drive in Daru, Western Province, targeting pregnant mothers and children under two years of age. The initiative is currently underway in five Council Wards in Daru, following a week-long training of 15 Community Development Workers—three assigned to each ward—and a local community awareness program. Led by the Department for Community Development and Religion (DFCDR) through Component Management Unit Two (CMU2), the project focuses on a child’s first 1,000 days—from conception to age two—as a critical period for growth and development. The CNSP Project is a joint effort by the Department of Health, DFCDR, and the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG), aiming to reduce malnutrition and support families through nutrition-sensitive programs and child grants. On Monday, the project was officially launched in Daru by DJAG Deputy Secretary Mr. Stanley Raka, DFCDR Deputy Secretary Ms. Karen Haive, Western Provincial Administrator Mr. Robert Alphonse Kiyun, CMU2 Manager Mr. Joseph Klapat, and CMU3 Manager Mr. Ken Siminigi. Mr. Klapat thanked the Provincial and District Administrations for their strong support in both the North and South Fly Districts. He noted that in Phase One, the project registered over 1,800 mothers and children in four pilot districts—Kundiawa-Gembogl (Simbu Province), Madang (Madang Province), Gazelle (East New Britain Province), and North Fly (Western Province)—with more than K250,000 distributed in child grants. “Phase Two will now expand to more districts, LLGs, and even new provinces, beginning with the South Fly District in Western Province,” Mr. Klapat said. Provincial Administrator Mr. Kiyun welcomed the initiative and pledged his continued support to ensure its success in the province. Partners including Digicel CellMoni and MiBank are supporting beneficiaries to open financial accounts, while World Vision is delivering TB testing and treatment as part of the project’s integrated health approach.",
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      • "content": "“Mt Giluwe is not just a climb; it is a calling. And we’re answering it with purpose, pride and people.” – Adams Nomi, founder of Mt Giluwe Tour and Trekking Adventures. Deep in the heart of the Southern Highlands Province, Mt. Giluwe rises to 4,367 metres above sea level, commanding respect as Oceania’s highest volcanic peak. But beyond its towering summit lies a story of determination, community and a new frontier in adventure tourism. A VOLCANIC GIANT REIMAGINED Mt Giluwe is globally recognised as one of the Seven Volcanic Summits, attracting climbers from around the world. Traditional access routes through Tambul and Upper Mendi are well known but this year, Adams Nomi who is a young visionary from Yombi village, blazed a bold new path. “I wanted to do something different, something that would bring the world to our doorstep and give our youth a reason to believe in their land,” Adams shared. Thus, the Slovak Trek was born; a route carved through the untouched forests and slopes of Imbongu District, guided by the hands and hopes of local youths from the villager of Yombi. DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND GIVING BACK After 48 hours of travel from Slovakia via Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Port Moresby, the inaugural group of seven Slovakian trekkers arrived with both excitement and generosity. Their first stop: Yombi Primary School. “Tourism must give back. They didn’t just bring boots, they brought books, balls and a message; that this school and these kids, matter,” said Adams. The team distributed sports gear, reading materials, stationery and treats, marking a joyful beginning rooted in kindness. DAY 2: TREK INTO THE UNKNOWN The journey officially began at Mt Giluwe Lodge, a family-run resort established by Adams’ parents, Michael and Lima Nomi. The trekkers, Adams and a couple of local guides departed at dawn, navigating the freshly forged trail through thick jungle and moss-laden paths. “This was real exploration. Every step forward was new ground for us and for PNG tourism,” Adams recounted. They stopped and lunched at Nagupiri Kembo, then pressed on to base camp; a site pre-built with canvas tents and a roaring campfire that welcomed them under starlit skies. Distance covered: 9.3 km Altitude: 3,200m DAY 3: THE SUMMIT ASCENT By 5am, the team was on the move, ascending steep grasslands and sipping from icy mountain streams. Hours later, cheers echoed at the summit as the Slovakians raised their flag atop Mt Giluwe. “It’s the kind of view that makes silence feel sacred. You stand on that peak and the world looks back at you,” Adams reflected. From the summit, the panoramic embrace of Hela, Western Highlands and Southern Highlands was visible in breathtaking clarity. Round trip: 15.03 km DAY 4: LEAVING NO TRACE With the adventure nearing its end, the group packed every item and collected litter along the trail. This commitment to sustainability wasn’t an afterthought, it was a mission. “We’re not just tourists and guides, we’re caretakers. Every trek must respect the mountain,” Adams said. Descent distance: 12.57 km DAY 5: CULTURAL CELEBRATION Back at the lodge, the expedition concluded with a vibrant cultural festival. Villagers showcased: THE MAN BEHIND THE MOVEMENT By day, Adams Nomi is an IT engineer with Vodafone PNG. But his heart lies in the valleys and peaks of his homeland. Through Mt Giluwe Tour and Trekking Adventures, he bridges the worlds of technology and tradition, tourism and community. “I’m not just building a business. I’m building belief in our people, our culture and our capacity to welcome the world,” Adams said. His grassroots initiative, born from a childhood passion for exploration, has grown into a global invitation. With support from his parents’ resort, the Mt Giluwe Tourist Resort Ltd, now boasting over 30 rooms and conference facilities. The Nomis are redefining what rural tourism in PNG can look like. WHY THIS TREK MATTERS “We don’t just guide. We grow as a community, a culture and a country. Mt Giluwe is more than a mountain. It’s a memory, a mission and a movement. And we’re just getting started.” Said Adams.",
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      • "content": "Media personnel in various media organisations in Bougainville underwent a two-and-a-half-day training on Illicit Financing and Investigative Journalism at the Adheeves Guest House in Buka town. The workshop, funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP, with the support of PNG Media Council, aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the public sector in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Participants for the two-and-a-half-day training came from Civil Society Organisations, journalists, and youths were trained on the intricate nature of global finance, coupled with the increasingly sophisticated techniques for concealing the origin of funds. At the same time, the workshop also went into and highlighted the deep entanglement of influential power holders with capital. Course facilitator and UNDP Consultant, Ms Tjasa Slokar, stated in her opening remarks that the workshop took into consideration that the media landscape was becoming fragile, with many media professionals lacking the extensive expertise required to effectively investigate corruption and economic crime. “This situation underscores the necessity for focused attention and a heightened emphasis on the education of investigative journalists”, which, for Bougainville’s case, can be considered more sensitive compared to other places due to the past instabilities and environmental issues, she pointed out. “Bougainville’s geography can complicate logistics for journalists, making access to information and safety measures challenging.” The workshop’s aim was to empower journalists by strengthening their knowledge in these critical areas and enabling them to conduct financial investigations, leading to increased demand for integrity, transparency, and accountability by various stakeholders at the national level and in Bougainville.",
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      • "content": "By Brown Bolzy Gari In today’s fast-moving digital world, access to technology is no longer a luxury it is a basic need. From education and employment to health services and social connection, the internet and digital tools have become essential. But for too many Papua New Guineans, especially People Living With Disabilities (PLWD), this digital transformation is leaving them behind. Digital inclusion is about making sure that everyone regardless of ability, income, gender, or location, has equal access to digital technology and the skills to use it. For PLWD in PNG, this means having access to the right devices, internet services, digital skills training, and support to use technology independently and safely. Yet today, many of our brothers and sisters living with disabilities are excluded from the digital world, not because they are unable, but because the systems and tools we’ve built are not made with them in mind. The Reality for PLWD in PNG PNG is home to thousands of people with disabilities — physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, or psychological. Many live in rural and remote areas, where access to basic services is already difficult. Now imagine facing those challenges and being digitally excluded. Common barriers include: Lack of affordable and accessible devices Most standard phones, computers, and websites are not designed for people who are blind, deaf, or have motor challenges. Limited or no internet access Even in urban areas, internet costs are high. For PLWD, who often face economic hardship, this makes connectivity nearly impossible. No digital skills training for PLWD Digital literacy programs rarely include or are tailored for PLWD. This leaves many without the knowledge or confidence to use digital tools. Negative attitudes and stigma There is still a deep stigma around disability in PNG. Some people wrongly assume PLWD can’t use technology — this false belief leads to exclusion from training, employment, and leadership roles in the tech space. Why Digital Inclusion Matters Digital technology can be life-changing for PLWD, enabling them to: When PLWD are digitally included, it is not just their lives that improve, it benefits families, communities, and the nation. Inclusion fosters innovation, creativity, and resilience. It sends a clear message: everyone counts. What Digital Inclusion Should Look Like For PNG to become a truly inclusive digital society, we must commit to a few key actions: 1. Design with accessibility in mind Government and private sectors should ensure their websites, apps, and digital services are accessible. That includes adding closed captions, voice-to-text options, screen-reader compatibility, and simple user interfaces. 2. Inclusive digital literacy training Community programs should include PLWD and tailor training to their needs. This means using accessible training materials and trainers who understand disability. 3. Affordable devices and data There must be subsidies or support schemes to help PLWD acquire accessible devices and access internet services. Schools and disability centers can serve as hubs for shared access. 4. Support schools and teachers Teachers need training to include PLWD in digital learning environments. Children with disabilities should not be left behind as education moves online. 5. Empower PLWD as leaders PLWD should not just be seen as beneficiaries and they should be involved as leaders, developers, and trainers in digital programs. Nothing about them without them. Stories of Hope and Possibility Despite the barriers, many PLWD in PNG are already using digital tools to transform their lives. In Port Moresby, a young man with limited mobility runs a small online shop using Facebook and WhatsApp. In Goroka, a visually impaired woman uses a screen reader to access books, emails, and online learning. These stories show what is possible but they must become the norm, not the exception. The Role of Government, Communities and Faith Groups The government must take the lead in setting clear policies that promote digital accessibility and provide resources for PLWD to participate in the digital economy. At the same time, communities, churches, and NGOs have a role to play by: Offering safe spaces for PLWD to access tech Partnering with tech providers to deliver training Challenging harmful attitudes about disability Celebrating the achievements of PLWD in tech spaces Faith-based groups, in particular, must lead with compassion and action. If we say that all are created equal and worthy of dignity, then our digital programs and platforms must reflect that. 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      • "content": "THE Tewae-Siassi District in Morobe Province has made a special allocation of more than K10 million to get Siassi Island prepared to host the bi-annual Lutheran Synod next January. The Tewae-Siassi district development authority (DDA), through chairman and MP Dr Kobby Bomareo, had made the decision to allocate the funding to get the island’s infrastructure in good shape before thousands of visitors from all over the country and overseas flock the tiny island for the weeklong religious festival. The district, through its services improvement program funding, had made the allocations to develop the roads, water, sanitation, electricity and other key infrastructure on the island. A ground-breaking ceremony to mark the preparations for the 35th Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC PNG) Synod, was made on May, 12, on the island. Dr Bomareo, who is also the Minister for Housing, officiated at the event which was attended by government officials, church leaders and members of the local community. The synod is expected to draw thousands of Lutheran faithful from across PNG and overseas to Bunsil station, Siassi Island. In his address, Dr Bomareo announced that more than K10 million has been allocated by his district to fund infrastructure projects in preparation for the event. “Key developments will include the redevelopment of the Bunsil Government Station and the long-awaited construction of Bunsil High School,” Dr Bomareo said. “Additional planned infrastructure includes a multi-purpose hall for Synod meetings, school classrooms, staff housing, student dormitories, ablution blocks and an administration building.” He said supporting-infrastructures will also be upgraded, with improvements to roads, water and sanitation systems, electricity and communication networks. The Bunsil and Lablab airstrips and Bunsil jetty are also marked for upgrades and vehicles will be procured to support logistics during the event. Dr Bomareo thanked the Government for its support, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of the national government and the church in delivering essential services to the people.",
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      • "content": "DAUNAGARI village near the Kurumbukari mountains in Usino Bundi district in Madang provided friendship and laughter for Ramu NiCo Chinese engineer Zhang Xueliang. Mr Zhang arrived in the village in February 2025 with a mission that was both noble and daunting and that was to install a clean water system for the Daunagari village. What he didn’t expect was the profound bond he would form with the very people he came to help. From the moment he set foot in Daunagari, he was greeted with curious eyes and shy smiles. The village’s homes and gardens, was filled with the sounds of children playing, their laughter echoing through the air. It wasn’t long before the youngest among them, children aged three to five, began to recognise him. They would run up to him, their tiny hands reaching out, calling out “Mr Zhang!” with a mixture of excitement and innocence that warmed his heart. Mr Zhang, a dedicated engineer by trade, found himself lost by the spirit of the village. He made it a point to learn the names of young boys and children, responding with a smile that lit up his face whenever they approached him. Together, they shared moments, learn languages and popular culture. They sip fresh Kulau drinks and turned simple gestures into lasting memories. These simple pleasures became the highlights of his day, a refreshing pause from the hard labour of digging trenches and laying pipes. As the weeks passed, the water supply project for the village transformed. The sound of the first running water hit the village with breaking news that water has reached the village straight from the Gremgram Mountain. It replaced the silence but Zhang’s name was never silenced. The joy on the faces of the villagers when they first turned on the taps was a sight to behold. But for Mr Zhang, the true reward was not just the installation of clean running water; it was the friendships he had forged along the way in the two months he spent there with the people. The children, once strangers, had become his little companions, and the villagers, once hesitant, now welcomed him as one of their own.",
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      • "content": "A locally owned, Papua New Guinea medical firm is paving the way forward in transforming the healthcare services through technology by connecting with other medical experts around the region and World. The Paradise Private Hospital Executive Team is attending the Digital Health Festival in Melbourne, Australia from the13th to 14th, May 2025. With the theme, Transforming Health Care through Connection, the 2025 Digital Health Festival brings together over 800 plus senior executives for two frenetic days of learning, connecting, networking and sharing ideas and thoughts on the challenges faced and to pave the way for improving better health care services using technology in their respective countries. It refers to information and communications tools, devices, software, platforms and sensors used in healthcare to diagnose disease, manage illnesses, identify health risks to patients and, ultimately, to enhance wellness and improve quality of life. Director (Finance and Administration) at Paradise Private Hospital, Mrs Janet Sios elaborates that Digital health can help make health systems more efficient and sustainable, enabling them to deliver good quality, affordable, and equitable care. “Digital healthcare offers a huge range of possibilities and may improve the quality of patient care. The traditional paradigm of clinical history, examination, differential diagnosis and treatment may be improved by tools such as machine learning, mobile applications and sensors, wearables, and telehealth.” The Digital Health festival will help us to update on the use of Technology to deliver healthcare services and keep up with the transformation of Digital Health. She stated Paradise Private Hospital values our patients, clients, and our people as we embark into the Digital Hospital Management System to deliver effective health care services. “We invest into Digital Health to ensure efficiency and effective patient care is provided to our people as we grow,” said Mrs Sios. “Artificial Intelligence (A1) is fast becoming and will definitely change the landscape in healthcare in the world which will help clinicians to focus more on the care of the patients,” said Director Sios. “The two days event provides a great opportunity to discuss, and meet with key speakers, service providers on what is working well, the barriers still holding us back, and the vital role of human connection as we embed permanent digital health infrastructure into the future of healthcare models we plan.”",
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      • "description": "THE Community Affairs General Manager for Ramu NiCo Eric Kuman is a figure all landowners of the Ramu NiCo nickel and cobalt project in Madang, Papua New Guinea want to get closer to.The post Kuman’s passion to serve humanity appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "THE Community Affairs General Manager for Ramu NiCo Eric Kuman is a figure all landowners of the Ramu NiCo nickel and cobalt project in Madang, Papua New Guinea want to get closer to. The 59-year-old manager is a man of few words, short, sharp and straight to the point to achieve a high level satisfactory result. For Mr Kuman, there is no time for talking because that was not his system of management. Delivering projects for people in the mining impact project areas keeps his blood pumping because only that gives him more satisfaction than any other thing. On Thursday, 8 May 2025, Mr Kuman stood before a small crowd of men, women and children, both young and old who gathered in the Daunagari village at the foot of the Kurumbukari mountains. The Daunagari people were relocated there because of Ramu NiCo’s mining project. He had visited the village months before and had made a commitment on behalf of Ramu NiCo to connect water to the village. Mr Kuman’s visit that day was a special one in the Daunagari people’s calendar, the one that they would never forget. It was the day that stopped them from walking for hours to fetch water at Gremgram Mountain which is located far beyond the village. Mr Kuman stood on the already made and decorated grand stand and smiled to the crowd below. His smile spoke a thousand words before he fixed the actual words into the microphone he was holding for the crowd below to receive. His heart was swelling with pride and joy as he delivered a short speech, thanking the villagers for cooperating with the water construction team and finally connected water to the village. He also assured them to deliver more projects to the village if their Landowner Association leaders cooperated and work ed in good partnership with the Ramu NiCo management. The opening of the Daunagari water project marked a significant milestone not just for him, but for the entire community. As he prepared to cut the ceremonial ribbon, he could feel an extra ordinary excitement in the air. The excitement did not go unnoticed, the company media picked that up as well and this is what Mr Kuman revealed. “You know when you are dealing with communities and hand over projects like this, you see people’s eyes glow,” Mr Kuman reflected, his voice filled with emotion,” he said. “You can see them scream with joy, and when you cut the ribbons, it gives you joy to work with the community and deliver projects that change lives.” For Mr Kuman, who had spent the last year and a half with Ramu NiCo, this project was more than just a job; it was a calling. Having previously worked at Ok Tedi gold and copper mine for 23 years, he had witnessed the transformative power of community projects firsthand. Nothing can be compared to the satisfaction he felt when he used to see the smiles on the faces of the satisfied villagers and this is his big secret. “That brings satisfaction to me personally and I love working in the Community Affairs Department to deliver and touch people’s lives,” Mr Kuman said.",
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      • "content": "BACK in the days, Lloyd Robson oval is the main battleground where tough and physical 80 minutes of footy is always showcased. Playing on the turf as well as being the first Papua New Guinean to coach the national team, former Kumuls coach Uve Sabumei, said so much has changed. Sabumei first coached PNG Kumuls in the 1978 (30 July) test match against New Zealand in Port Moresby, Sabumei return back to the nation’s capital last weekend to witness his daughter, Ukeray, playing for NCD Open Girls team in the PNG NRL Academy national schools championships grand final. “I am really excited; I played/coached on this ground several times.” “This place has changed greatly.” “I am more than very much exciting seeing my last-born daughter play...because this brings all the old memories back from my playing days.” “Seeing my daughter running onto the ground is something I am privileged to see,” said Sabumei. Just like any other footy player being raised in a rugby league family background, all the skills and inspiration was already instilled in her. “She was brought up in a rugby league family.” “All a long she knew about rugby league and I am not surprised that she has reached such level.” “At home it is all about rugby, with her friends they chat about rugby league and I am proud as her father to see her reach the grand final.” He said the opportunity is now there for his daughter to take. “Priority is with education and second is rugby league...there are benefits of rugby league as well where see can learn about discipline, respect, change of attitude and change her to become the person she wants to be in the future,” said Sabumei. For Ukeray, she was excited to play against her former Goroka teammates. “I played with them last year and I am proud to play again in the tournament.” “My dad is my inspiration and having him travel from Goroka to here (Port Moresby) is a proud moment,” said 18 years old Sabumei who currently attends grade 11 at Caritas Technical Secondary School. From East New Britain (Barovon) and Eastern Highlands (Bena), she said her future goal in rugby league is to play in one of the Australia’s Women’s NRL team. Present also to witness Ukeray play was her brothers Jonah, Rawiri, Gaius and Linsen.",
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      • "content": "MARGARET Aka, 2018 Sports Category Award winner of the Women of Westpac (WoW) Award winner and renowned sports consultant currently attached with Oceania Football Confederation (OFC), credits the WoW Awards for being a powerful turning point in her career and personal growth. Known for her tireless advocacy in youth and women’s development through football, Margaret’s journey is one of passion, purpose, and perseverance. Since receiving the WoW Award, she has continued to break barriers and becoming a role model for women in sports, not just in PNG but across the Pacific. “Being recognised by the WoW Awards was more than just a title. It gave me confidence and validation that the work I do in sports has real impact. It pushed me to dream bigger and aim higher,” Margaret shared. Margaret’s commitment to sports development has taken her from local fields in PNG to global platforms with OFC. She uses her voice and experience to create pathways for young athletes, especially girls, to see sports as a tool for education, leadership, and opportunity. Her story is a reminder of what can be achieved when women are supported, seen, and celebrated. The WoW Awards, an initiative by Westpac PNG, recognises and uplifts women who are making a difference in their communities and industries. Margaret’s journey continues to inspire future generations of women leaders and athletes. The 2025 WOW Awards will honour seven category winners, including an overall Westpac Outstanding Woman of the Year. Each winner will receive a K5,000 grant to support their professional or community development, along with mentorship, and fully funded travel and accommodation to participate in the awards program and associated leadership engagements. As Westpac PNG celebrates 115 years of service, stories like Margaret’s reaffirm the importance of empowering women to drive positive change on the field and beyond.",
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      • "description": "THE United States 10 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not likely to affect the country’s agriculture production especially for cocoa and coffee.The post ‘US tariffs will not affect agriculture’ appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "THE United States 10 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not likely to affect the country’s agriculture production especially for cocoa and coffee. President of the Highlands Smart Famers Association (HSFA) Wilson Thompson said the tariff will however affect the consumers (of PNG agriculture crops – mainly cocoa and coffee) on the receiving end will be the ones affected. “The 10 percent tariff by USA may take effect but its impact would not be immediate especially when its new measure,” he said. The US imposed tariffs is a response to countries who imposed tariffs on US import. While PNG is slapped with only 10 per cent, other countries in South Pacific like Fiji is imposed 32 per cent, Vanuatu with 23 per cent and Nauru with 30 per cent. The imposed tariff will also affect growers or farmers in the country but to a minimum because PNG does import much from United States. As a result, the consumers from country’s slapped with more than 20 per cent are likely to be affected, leaving PNG cocoa or coffee farmers untouched and unaffected by it. “It means that 10 percent will be charged on the imports and it may affect growers but it would be felt when their consumers will pay the 10 percent there. “Example its like PNG imposes 10 percent on tinned fish imports, the costs is passed to the consumers here and may affect consumer preference. “So for cocoa and coffee exports to USA, its the American consumers that will pay but other countries were slapped with 30 to 40 percent tariff and that makes PNG a bit safer on our exports,” he explained. He added that the tariff will affect consumer preference between PNG coffee and cocoa and those from Vietnam or Brazil or from Africa. Despite the US tariff implication, he said PNG should reconsider moving away from USA “USA has been buyer of our coffee and cocoa for decades and whilst acknowledging that market,” he said. “PNG also has traditionally been on Europe and USA so such tariff implications calls for PNG to consider other markets such as Russia and Eastern Europe and the Arab and Chinese markets” He said despite looking for markets, the country have hand washed and dried coffee and cocoa, which is unique “but there is need to ramp up production to deal with new and old markets,” he said “In event USA shifts buying to PNG, are we able to supply that extra demand in view of the PNG declining coffee and cocoa production,” he said. In addition, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Rio Fiocco stated that there is not a huge amount of trade happening with the US. He said the PNG exported two main crops, cocoa and coffee to USA. “And the main imports would be the likes of mechanical parts and spare parts for the Boeing planes,” he said. “So a 10 per cent tariff is not going to make much of a difference, I would think, for both the imports.” This paper reached out to the chief executive officers of both Coffee Industry Corporation and Cocoa Board of PNG for their comments on how the tariff has affected the export of both crops but could not reach them for comments.",
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      • "content": "SEVERAL elite Papua New Guineans have raised serious concerns about China Southern Airlines’ new route connecting Guangzhou, Port Moresby, and Port Vila. They have also raised concerns on the PNG-China direct flights that is long overdue. The Papua New Guineans, among them businessmen and women, argue that Air Niugini, the country’s airline, should not be overshadowed by a larger foreign airline. The inaugural flight on April 29 marks a milestone in positioning Port Moresby as a key regional transit hub linking Asia and the Pacific. A delegation from Vanuatu visited Port Moresby to celebrate the launch and met with Prime Minister James Marape and his officials. One of them, Patrick Ribeiro, who had small business entrepreneurs with PNG’s airlines, said China’s Southern Airlines’ coming into the country is creating a major blow for Air Niugini and the government, including other airlines servicing the PNG, China and Pacific airspace. “We are turning 50 in a couple of months and obviously our flag carrier Air Niugini will bring in new fleets as reported widely on media; it looks like we have regressed and not progressed with out routes especially internationally,” Mr Ribeiro said yesterday. “Why can’t our government have our big bird take on the PNG-China flights direct, or the PNG-Vanuatu instead of another airline coming all the way here and getting out passengers.” But Air Niugini boss Gary Seddon (pictured) said he welcomed healthy competition as it contributes to improved offerings and can lead to greater value for Papua New Guinean travellers. “While the air services agreement between PNG and China prevents China Southern Airlines from selling fares between Port Moresby and Port Vila, Air Niugini has always been open to discussing a potential code share arrangement between our airlines,” he said. “The launch of new international routes via Port Moresby is a positive signal of the city’s growing role in regional connectivity and economic integration.”",
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      • "content": "THEY say you should always be on time, but in this instance, lateness led to PNG’s Cardinal Sir John Ribat’s most holiest and memorable lunch. Not even 24 hours after Pope Leo XIV’s election, Cardinal Ribat’s late arrival gave him the greatest opportunity to meet the new Pope, Leo XIV – Ribat walked in late and sat with him on his table for lunch. It was a busy lunch hour, the Pope had just been elected, announced, and everyone walked into the Vatican mess. All the 132 Cardinals including the newly elected Pope were seated to have their meal. All dining tables were already filled when Cardinal Ribat walked in, and only one seat was available – next to Pope Leo XIV where two others were seated with him. “For me, I did not intend to be like that, because I was late. Everyone was on the table already for lunch. That was the day, after our voting. “But yesterday was Friday when we completed the voting. So, they were all in already for lunch. “And when I came in, all the tables were full already. The table where the Pope sat and he was with two other cardinals already. “And then as I came in, and I stopped, I stood in the middle and looked around. “There was nothing. And all of them were pointing, saying, go, go, go, go and sit with him. “So that’s why I was hesitant to do it, because, you know, our big mind would be like, we do not want to really kind of be in their midst and be able to give them respect and so on like that. “I was aware of the protocols so; I was hesitant to join him on his table. But they said, no, go, go, no space. We cannot accommodate you. Go to him. I was sensitive about protocol. “So, I went, but even when I went to him, I had to ask his permission so I said are you happy that I’m sitting close to you? And he said, for sure. Welcome. And he asked me, where are you from? I said I am from Papua New Guinea. “He said, oh, yes, I know. I’ve heard of Papua New Guinea. Come, sit down. “So, I was next to him and the rest is history. And then at the end, all the others came to take photos. “On the next day, before breakfast I officially met him, I presented congratulatory and greetings from my people of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.” The Pope assured Ribat that he would further enhance and pursue work in these countries when he settles into his new role. Cardinal Ribat told Post-Courier from Rome that they discussed various topics such as the administration of the church, formation of seminaries, and pastoral work with the Pope. The Pope assured Ribat that he would further enhance and pursue work in these countries when he settles into his new role. The Post-Courier had a phone interview with Cardinal Ribat at 7:15am on his way for breakfast yesterday in Rome. “He said thank you, and then in our chats, I invited him to visit Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.” Ribat introduced himself again and discussed his country, the Solomon Islands, and the church’s presence there. The Pope thanked him for the meeting and expressed his eagerness to visit Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in the future. “The moment I went and met with the Pope, the first thing he said to me was, welcome, and I’m happy to meet you. “Welcome. I’m happy to meet you. And then I started telling him about where I come from, from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and the person in the church and so on, what I said to him. “So, then he said, thank you, thank you for the meeting. We look forward to meet again in the future. “Our meeting with him was, we talked about many things, about the administration of the church, about the formation of the seminaries and so on, and about the priests, about the people, about pastoral work and so on. “And this is what we all talked about. And that’s what he said. “So, the pope said that this is what we have been doing, and this is what we want to continue to do. “And he said, I will try my best to be able to reach out. I will try my best to be able to reach out to everyone, to all the churches.”",
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      • "content": "A rugby league player’s life hangs in the balance as medical experts at the Port Moresby General Hospital battle to stabilise the condition of stricken Kimbe Cutters prop Ray Amos Jnr. Amos was struck in the back of the neck in a simultaneous try scoring and tackle movement last Sunday in the Digicel ExxonMobil NRL Cup match between Port Moresby Vipers and Kimbe Cutters at the National Football Stadium. Amos scored his try four minutes and five seconds into the game when opponent Gairo Voro accidently struck him while in the act of tackling him Amos was immediately attended to by medical staff before being stretchered off, and loaded onto an ambulance and rushed to the Port Moresby General Hospital emergency and accident ward. The PNG Football League yesterday announced that: “Unfortunately, Amos sustained a serious neck injury in the match. “He received immediate treatment from two doctors, who are part of PNG NRLC game day staff, and he was transported to hospital by St John ambulance within minutes of the incident. “He underwent surgery on Sunday night and remains in a serious condition.” PNGRFL CEO Stanley Hondina, stated that PNGRFL is working closely with the WNBPG Kimbe Cutter Club management and Mr Amos’s family to ensure that the best medical help is given. “This is an unfortunate event and I have met with the family at the hospital to reassure them that Mr Amos will receive the best medical health. As a game we continue to ensure that he gets the best treatment available. “Please join me in praying for Ray and his family at this time. The rugby league family as a whole will provide all needed support.” The PNGRFL Match review committee had met and the General Manager of PNGRFL Pathways and Performance Tony Archer, has released the findings. “As part of our normal process all matches in the Digicel ExxonMobil are reviewed for any possible foul play. “We undertook a rigorous review of all angles of this incident. “There is no evidence of foul play. “The Viper’s player, Gairo Voro was sent to the Sin Bin following the scoring of the try. “There was no action by Gairo Voro that related to foul play.” Mr Archer added that our thoughts and prayers are with Ray, his family, the club and the broader rugby league community at this time and we will continue to support all those affected by this incident. Former Kimbe Cutters team manager and current Talasea MP Freddie Kumai, when contacted by the Post-Courier on Sunday, said: “He is still in a coma. After CT scan he was injured in the vertebrae shutting down the entire system. Under observation now.” The incident is a wakeup call for custodians of the game and medical personnel. It is the first ever serious incident in rugby league involving a two player collision resulting in a player being seriously injured in the neck.",
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      • "content": "The Opposition Leader, Mr Okuk, is ready to “buy back” Members of National Parliament for the Opposition. “I am ready to buy back the members, and I will use the party’s business money to buy them back,” he said in Port Moresby yesterday. “I will do this in the coming Parliament (session) or the next one,” he said. His comments followed yesterday’s report that Opposition Whip and MP for Kundiawa, Mr Peter Kuman, would withdraw his support from the Opposition. Mr Okuk said the report was wrong. “I have just received a note from Mr Kuman in Kundiawa who said the report was wrong,” Mr Okuk said. “That report must have come from Mr. Nilkare’s office.” Mr Okuk said there were disgruntled members in the Opposition because the Opposition could not provide for the members’ needs. “But we have capable leaders who will form an alternative government when we have the numbers to do so.” He said Pangu had lost touch with reality and the people in the provinces. “We will get them out of North Solomons, Chimbu and Western Highlands provinces after the provincial elections,” Mr Okuk said. “If they win, I will have to eat my words.” Mr Okuk said the aim of winning the provincial elections from Pangu was to consolidate the Opposition’s stand for the 1987 national election. The Opposition was strong and effective despite fears of members leaving to join the Government. Mr Okuk said at last count he had about 43 members. He needed another 15 members to form a government. T o see this and access more stories from our 55 years old history from 1950’s – 2000’s, do visit our Post-Courier archive or email denaha@spp.com.pg or call on +675 309 1120 for more inform ation .",
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      • "content": "The family of the late Chief Thomas Tamuasi of Pakia and Guava villages in Ioro 2, Panguna district, recently held a significant feast to mark the conclusion of their mourning period. Chief Tamuasi, a principal landowner of the Pankiranku land within the Panguna mine pit and a key figure in the early stages of the Bougainville unrest, was remembered by family, relatives, and prominent community members. The late Francis Ona had reportedly called upon Chief Tamuasi to initiate campaigns against Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL). The dusk-till-dawn feasting was attended by notable Mekamui figures including Generals Moses Pipiro and Chris Uma, Philip Miriori, AROB Council of Churches Chairman Pastor Albert Magoi, veterans, and families from both Ioro 1 and 2. The Tamuasi family extended an invitation to the Post-Courier to witness the occasion. Francis Kavarui, the eldest son of the late Chief Tamuasi, and his niece Beverly Tamis Itamari explained that the feast signified the end of mourning and the commencement of a new chapter focused on development for the family and the Bakoringku clan. “With the mourning period now over, we now must create unity amongst the families within the mine pit area title holders of clans Kurabang, Bakoringku, Barabang, and Mantaa, create a local entity and come up with what we can do for Bougainville through the Panguna mine,” Mr. Kavarui stated. He emphasized the potential for Panguna to be Bougainville’s economic gateway to independence if landowners unite with a shared vision based on “Culture, Land, and Environment.”",
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      • "content": "The stark reality that Bougainville’s independence hinges on peace in the Konnou region was brought to the forefront at the women’s peace and security summit held in Arawa last week. In a significant development, women from Konnou attended such a summit for the first time. Henry Kebau, spokesperson and Konnou Community Government Manager, stressed during a panel discussion that achieving peace in Konnou is imperative and requires intensified efforts. “We can’t be talking independence when one portion of the island has infighting with people still killing each other; this requires a collaborative effort to clamp down on the whole issue,” Mr. Kebau stated. He commended the summit organizers, expressing particular appreciation for the theme “Strengthening Collaboration and Coordination,” which he identified as crucial for resolving the issues in Konnou. “I now, for the first time as the community government manager, have brought with me women from the upper Konnou area where fighting is really hot, and these are also wives of some of our so-called commanders participating in the fight,” Mr. Kebau revealed. He highlighted the challenging conditions faced by public servants in the area, stating, “We public servants in that area are working under the barrel of a gun, and we get threatened all the time, but that hasn’t stopped us from doing the work for peace.” Mr. Kebau emphasized the ongoing struggle to maintain peace, noting, “We are really struggling to maintain peace in the area. We are seeing killings, we hear gunshots all the time, but we are still continuing with the good work of making peace and reconciliations in the Konnou area.” He lauded the bravery of individuals involved in bringing aid to the region, specifically mentioning Quentine Talingapua, an officer from the disaster department in Buka, who ventured into Mekamui territory to deliver relief supplies. “Once we have a lot of officers like that who are brave enough, we will end the Konnou conflict once and for all; one way or the other, everyone has a part to play in the Konnou area,” Mr. Kebau concluded.",
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      • "description": "The Media Council of Papua New Guinea calls on Prime Minister James Marape and the government to crack down on the Board and Management of Telikom PNG Limited and stop what has become the practice of silencing and suppressing media personnel who work for government-owned media organisations Kalang Advertising Limited (FM100) and Media Niugini Limited (EMTV).The post Stop suppressing media workers for political brownie points! appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "The Media Council of Papua New Guinea calls on Prime Minister James Marape and the government to crack down on the Board and Management of Telikom PNG Limited and stop what has become the practice of silencing and suppressing media personnel who work for government-owned media organisations, Kalang Advertising Limited (FM100) and Media Niugini Limited (EMTV). The Council highlighted the cases of FM100 Talkback Show Host Culligan Tanda, who was initially suspended for three weeks without pay, and subsequently issued a termination notice by KAL Chief Executive Officer Bill Wartovo upon the completion of his suspension period this Wednesday; and the case of former EMTV Reporter James Guken, who says he was terminated without notice after writing an online news article quoting the Parliamentary Opposition. Mr. Tanda received his suspension notice following a NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show programme which featured the Governor of East Sepik, Allan Bird following the last Vote of No Confidence motion in Parliament. Mr. Guken says he was terminated without notice after writing the online article which featured quotes from ESP Governor Bird. Media Council President, Neville Choi says these two cases of media suppression are only two of the latest in a series of media worker terminations by the Board and Management of the Telikom PNG Group since 2018. “In 2019 I was terminated for refusing to act on a directive from the then Telikom PNG CEO to terminate then EMTV News Producer Sincha Dimara and EMTV Deputy News Manager Scott Waide over an overseas news Television story featuring the then New Zealand Prime Minister who had publicly stated that she would not be riding in any of the purchased Maserati luxury sedans when attending APEC 2018. The directive was based on what was perceived as painting the government of the day in a negative light. “In 2022 a full newsroom of 24 media personnel employed by EMTV were terminated en masse, following their walkout protest against intense intimidation and harassment by the then EMTV Acting CEO. Mr. Choi said that in each of these cases, Telikom PNG initiated what it described as ‘internal investigations’, the results of which were never made known to the parties under investigation, but inevitably ended with media worker terminations. “A free, robust, and independent media is an essential pillar of democracy. It is the cornerstone of allowing freedom of speech, and freedom of expression. Being in a position of power and authority gives no one, especially brown-nosing public servants wanting to score brownie points with the sitting government administration, the right to suppress media workers who are only doing their jobs, and doing it well,” Mr. Choi says. The Council also reminded the managements of State-owned media organisations, that Section 5 of the Organic Law on the Independent Commission Against Corruption (OLICAC) includes within the definition of corrupt conduct by public officials, the dishonest exercising and abusing of official functions. Kalang Advertising Limited (FM100), similar to Media Niugini Limited (EMTV) are subsidiaries of the Telikom PNG Group, a state-owned enterprise within the portfolio of Kumul Consolidated Holdings under the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises. The Board and Management of Kalang, Telikom and KCH falls within the scope of ‘public officials’ under Section 9 ICAC which includes a member of staff, an officer, or a member of a public body. The Council calls on the ICAC to investigate the matter for corrupt conduct to establish if processes were abused to penalize both Culligan Tanda, and James Guken formerly of EMTV for their reporting. The Council recognises the emotional and mental stress this kind of suppression has on media personnel, and has from the beginning of Culligan Tanda’s suspension, respected his wishes and approach to it. The MCPNG Executive Board, with the support of its mainstream media members, calls for an immediate and permanent stop to this suppression of the media in PNG.",
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      • "title": "Preposterous moments and proud years: Patrick Levo’s journey at Post-Courier",
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      • "description": "Hailing from the Miaru River in the Gulf of Papua, Mr. Levo reflects on his career with pride, commending the Post-Courier for being “a loyal mouthpiece for the country for the past 50 years since 1969.”The post Preposterous moments and proud years: Patrick Levo’s journey at Post-Courier appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "Little is known about the inner workings of the well-known Sela Haus. The Post-Courier is not merely a workplace for experienced journalists, content creators, skilled sales personnel, proficient accountants, and an effective administrative team. Behind the scenes, the committed Production Team works tirelessly to deliver and print PNG’s Nambawan Daily Newspaper every day. The Post-Courier has cultivated a wealth of experience among its employees over the years. One of its long-serving contributors, Mr. Patrick Levo, began his career with the company in 1985. Over the years, he has held various roles and is now a trainer, cadet counsellor, and the Weekender Editor for PNG’s Nambawan Daily. Hailing from the Miaru River in the Gulf of Papua, Mr. Levo reflects on his career with pride, commending the Post-Courier for being “a loyal mouthpiece for the country for the past 50 years since 1969.” One of the more memorable moments of his career was when the editor at the time, Luke Sela, sent him to Jackson’s Airport to cover the arrival of Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. Equipped with a large camera, Mr. Levo captured shots from every angle, only to later discover that the camera’s film had not been loaded. “After shooting from all angles, I returned to the office, happily handed the camera to Chief Luke, and walked out of his copra shack office. Moments later, I heard a loud, bloodcurdling scream,” he recalls with laughter. Mr. Levo’s career spans from working in a newsroom filled with typewriters and telex machines to navigating today’s high-tech, internet-driven journalism. He describes the transition as “career-defining.” “In just ten short years, we went from being notebook-and-pencil journos to diving into the world of cybercrime. That somewhat warped our minds and changed the journalism landscape in PNG for good,” he remarks. Notably, he and Chief Political Officer Sema Rea were the first PNG reporters to send stories from Parliament House to Konedobu via email, using a rudimentary phone-link setup and a laptop in 1988. This pioneering effort was made possible by IT guru Robin Vinamut. Reflecting on the evolution of journalism, he notes, “The internet is the new way of news, and newspapers are fast losing their appeal. Sadly, the Post-Courier as a newspaper may one day be a thing of the past, and old hacks like us will just be that—hacked apart by the internet.” When asked who inspired him to start his career, Mr. Levo credits Bob Browne, the Grass Roots cartoonist and his basketball coach, as well as his ‘black man poro,’ Blaise Nangoi. One challenge Mr. Levo highlights is that some young cadets struggle to understand their roles. This issue has been addressed by the ‘Back 2 Basics’ training program. His time at the Post-Courier has been filled with unique and thrilling experiences that have shaped his career. He recounts a particularly outrageous moment when he was bailed out of Boroko Cell early in his career by the Managing Director at the time, Wayne Grant. “Being thrown in jail for reinventing the word ‘preposterous’ was one of the highlights of my career,” he says with a laugh. He recalls an incident where a young woman misunderstood the word and thought he was calling her a prostitute. “That landed me in the Port Moresby Town police cell. Australian aid eventually came to my rescue when my Aussie pal paid the cops K600 to bail me out. Preposterous! I don’t know of any other reporter who has been jailed for using a word.” During his free time, Mr. Levo says he enjoys “talking to myself about preposterous things.” Reflecting on his years at the Post-Courier, he sums it up: “All put together, I would have served PC for 17 years if all the years are added up:",
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      • "description": "IN a profession that demands resilience, empathy, and tireless devotion, nurses from across the four districts of Western Highlands Province proved once again this year that their strength is the backbone of their province.The post Western Highlands celebrate International Nurses Day appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "IN a profession that demands resilience, empathy, and tireless devotion, nurses from across the four districts of Western Highlands Province proved once again this year that their strength is the backbone of their province. Last Friday, the Mt Hagen General Hospital nurses paraded in town to mark International Nurses Day, under the theme “Caring for nurses strengthens economies.” It was more than a celebration; it was a call to recognize the profound impact of their work. The nurses, with their white and blue uniforms, were a symbol of dedication and care. As they marched, the public stood still, paying tribute with silent respect. Some shed tears, moved by the sight of their everyday heroes celebrating their day. It was heartwarming to see nurses standing with joy, pride, and glistening tears as they reflected on the legacy of Florence Nightingale, the first nurse, who set the foundation for their profession and inspired generations to serve with compassion and strength. In that moment, their celebration was more than a tribute, it was a continuation of the very spirit of nursing itself. With heartfelt conviction, the Western Highlands Nurses Association Branch President, Sr Julie Ekya, reflected on the legacy of Ms Florence Nightingale and said that nursing is not just a job, it is a calling, and they will continue to serve humanity. In the evening, Governor Wai Rapa contributed to the nurses’ dinner in honour of their day at Mara Haus. In recognition of their tireless service, he announced that the Western Highlands Provincial Government will donate to them two new coaster buses. He also praised Sr Edith Namba for earning a top 10 spot in the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, sponsoring K10,000 for her trip to Dubai. “We (WHPG) believe in investing in Public Servants, so if you earn an opportunity to advance, we will stand behind you as your passions deserve recognition,” said Mr Rapa. Acting Chief Executive Officer for the WHPHA, Jane Holden, thanked Governor Rapa for his continued support and further expressed her appreciation to the Police, whose presence ensured a safe and smooth parade. “We are strongest when we work together,” said Ms Holden. “No one achieves success alone; our collective efforts make this organisation what it is today.” Ms Holden spoke of growth and progress, emphasising the pride of being ranked as the top Provincial Health Authority in the country in 2023. She also extended a special thank-you to those working in family support services, in both rural and urban clinics, calling them an indispensable part of the team. Moreover, Director of Nursing Services Sr Janet Yamu said that the nurses of WHPHA are strong, resilient, and irreplaceable. “No matter where you work, your role is essential, and today, we celebrate you,” she said. “Patients come to us in their weakest moments, when no one else steps forward, nurses do. We bring comfort, strength and healing, ensuring patients regain their strength and return to their families whole and healthy.” She concluded by saying: “Our commitment is unwavering; thus, as nurses of WHPHA, we will always continue to provide the best care to our patients.”",
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      • "title": "Moving beyond donor dependency lessons from PNA",
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      • "description": "For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been reliant on donor funding to support development, governance and capacity-building initiatives. The post Moving beyond donor dependency lessons from PNA appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "by Transform Aqorau For decades, the Pacific Islands region has been reliant on donor funding to support development, governance and capacity-building initiatives. While donor support has played a role in strengthening institutions, it has also created a dependency cycle where many national governments and regional organisations struggle to be financially independent and responsive to the real needs of Pacific communities. We often hear about capacity development, but from my experience working at the national and regional level for more than 30 years, I have seen that this term is often paid lip service. Many well-intentioned programs are developed but, without long-term financial sustainability, they remain short-term interventions rather than true institutional strengthening. In contrast, I have also been fortunate to establish one of the most financially independent and autonomous organisations in the Pacific — the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office — which has successfully broken the cycle of dependency and achieved financial self-sufficiency. So, what lessons can we learn? The PNA Office stands as a rare example of a Pacific institution that has achieved true financial independence, generating its own revenue and making decisions that are driven by Pacific priorities rather than donor agendas. Unlike traditional regional organisations, and many Pacific governments, that rely heavily on donor funding, the PNA Office is self-funded and fully autonomous. It does not have to chase grants to survive or adjust its priorities to fit external funding cycles. Instead, it focuses on managing Pacific fisheries for the benefit of Pacific nations — a model that other regional institutions should aspire to emulate. The massive growth in fisheries revenue due to the Vessel Day Scheme (VDS) which the PNA Office has been instrumental in introducing has also been of great benefit to member nations. Total VDS license fees increased from US$64 million in 2010 to US$470 million in 2016. By contrast to the PNA Office, most national and regional organisations in the Pacific depend on external funding from donors, such as the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China, as well as multilateral agencies like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. While this funding is essential in many ways, it creates vulnerabilities: If national governments and regional organisations in the Pacific want to achieve long-term sustainability, they must move beyond the donor-driven model. Here are four critical lessons from the PNA Office that can be applied elsewhere: Capacity development must go beyond training and governance reforms — it must focus on financial sustainability. Pacific institutions must leverage their natural resources, intellectual property, and regional expertise to generate independent revenue streams. The PNA model proves that Pacific nations can manage their own fisheries resources and generate income without donor dependency. Every Pacific nation has access to tax and non-tax revenue and can boost that revenue by better revenue management. Some Pacific regional institutions can, like PNA Office, raise their own funds. For example, USP charges for some of the courses it teaches. All of them should be doing a better job of relying more on national governments and less on donors. The PNA’s success is built on strong internal governance — it has clear financial management systems that ensure accountability and strategic growth. Many regional organisations lack these structures, making them dependent on external oversight from donors rather than being self-regulated and accountable to Pacific people. Many governments and regional institutions operate within project-based funding cycles, which means that initiatives often collapse when the funding ends. PNA has created a long-term financial strategy that ensures sustainability beyond any one funding source — something that more Pacific institutions must prioritise. PNA has demonstrated that Pacific nations can control and benefit from their own fisheries resources without over-reliance on external actors. Pacific nations and regional organisations must take ownership of their strategic direction, rather than being dictated to by external donors. For too long, the Pacific has been locked into a model where we are dependent on external funding and external decision-making. While donor partnerships will always play a role, true sovereignty comes from financial and institutional independence. The PNA Office has shown that it is possible to build a Pacific institution that is self-sustaining, profitable and aligned with Pacific priorities. The question now is: Are we ready to take this model and apply it across other sectors? The future of Pacific development should not be dictated by donors — it should be shaped by Pacific people, for Pacific people. If we are serious about strengthening institutions, then we must ensure that they are not just well-governed but also financially resilient and independent. The PNA has shown that it can be done. Now it’s time for the rest of the Pacific to follow suit. What do you think? Should Pacific institutions push harder for financial independence, or do you think the current donor-driven model is necessary? Let’s open the discussion. This article appeared first on Devpolicy Blog (devpolicy.org), from the Development Policy Centre at The Australian National University. 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      • "description": "By heart, Papua New Guineans are sporty people.We play sports for fun, fitness, exercise and even to maintain good health.The post The dangers of contact sport appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "By heart, Papua New Guineans are sporty people. We play sports for fun, fitness, exercise and even to maintain good health. But there are some sports that are physically demanding. And some border on danger to LIFE. Today, a young rugby league player lies in a coma at the Port Moresby General Hospital. He was injured in a tackle in a league game at the National Football Stadium on Sunday. Rugby league, by its physicality, is a dangerous sport. So is rugby union, AFL, even boxing and football or soccer. Anything that involves severe physical contact is a danger to the players because aggressive play can lead to accidents that can result in grievous injuries. In the case of the player now in a coma, his injury was caused by an accidental tackle. There are protocols that are followed in rugby league when such accidents happen. We see that on the NRL games every weekend, HIAs, reserve bench rotations etc. We are of the opinion that the protocols in dealing with Cutters player Amos were not strictly adhered to. Our on field cameraman’s images of the incident showed the injured player was been given CPR at one stage as he lay on the field. Had the player stopped breathing? Was he in a neck brace when CPR was initiated? We believed that players who are suspected of neck injuries should be handled delicately and neck braces should be in place to keep them secure before any treatment protocol is started. Nowadays, physical contact is minimised by upgraded rules and punishment of offending players. In NRL, shoulder charges, head high shots, even lifting is banned. Players get sinbinned and placed on report. This is followed in PNG NRL. But in many local leagues, played on grassless hard surfaces all over the nation, many rules are never enforced. Some years ago, we invited a former Sydney rugby league ref to write a column on rugby league rules and referees’ enforcement of improper tackling. The referee also presided over some local games in Port Moresby. His verdict at that time, ten years ago, was that Papua New Guineans love football, but they seemed to believe that rules impeded the excitement of the game. Entertainment was paramount and spectators wanted exhilaration, and that any tackle, however dangerous, was part of the pleasure of the game. On the brink of entering the Australian NRL competition, PNG has some cleaning up to do. We are pleased with the progress of the Pathways Programs for junior players. However, this program must be introduced to all schools in the country. And that games officials must upgrade their skills as well as control games within the rules.",
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      • "description": "THE Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi on Tuesday refused to hear an urgent motion brought by Bougainville Regional MP Peter Tsiamalili Jr on the frozen Autonomous Bougainville Govrenment funds.The post Judge refused to hear Tsiamalili’s motion appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "THE Deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi on Tuesday refused to hear an urgent motion brought by Bougainville Regional MP Peter Tsiamalili Jr on the frozen Autonomous Bougainville Govrenment funds. The funds were frozen following a restraining order granted by Justice Colin Makail in the National Court last month. Mr Tsiamalili’s lawyer Randolph Lains told the court on Tuesday that since the funds were frozen, intended projects were halted. But Justice Kandakasi said the matter should return to Justice Makail for his deliberations as the rightful presiding judge. The court heard that Justice Makail is currently unavailable until June. Justice Makail had issued directions from his chambers to the lawyers, informing them of his unavailability. He noted that the matter initially set down for full hearing on May 29 would now be heard on June 5 when he returns, consequently extending the restraining order on Tsiamalili from accessing the ABG funds. But Mr Tsiamalili had strong intentions to seek an order from the court to release the funds and therefore filed his urgent motion and was listed before DCJ on Tuesday. DCJ Kandakasi advised Mr Tsiamalili’s lawyer Mr Lains that the urgent motion should be heard in June when Justice Makail returns. The restraining order were taken out by the Autonomous Bougainville Government on April 24. These restraining orders were a result of an urgent application by the ABG and its Secretary, Joshua Tauko, which was made before Justice Makail through their lawyers from Jema lawyers. Justice Makail had noted that the serious issue to be determined at the full hearing is whether Mr Tsiamalili, as a regional member, had the authority to redirect national grants allocated to the ABG into another trust account. A 2019 Joint Supervisory Body resolution affirmed that the PNG Government would provide K100 million annually in national grants to the ABG, under “the prime minister’s commitment” for Bougainville, as outlined in the Organic Law on Peace-Building. The ABG and its secretary claimed that around K125 million from the grants of 2023 and 2024 were redirected by Mr Tsiamalili into another trust fund managed by him. Justice Makail, in April, had made a further order against the Bank South Pacific Group Limited from allowing Mr Tsiamalili and the Bougainville Regional Government, including their servants, and agents or anyone, “from conducting any transactions on the Bougainville Infrastructure Development Account or any trust account operated by the them”. The secretaries of the Treasury and Finance departments were also restrained from dealing with the funds.",
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      • "description": "PORT Moresby soccer association (PMSA) will host its preseason finals on Saturday.The post PMSA heads into preseason playoffs appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "PORT Moresby soccer association (PMSA) will host its preseason finals on Saturday. According to PMSA competition manager Joe Ame despite the preseason kicking off on a slow start, teams started to perform well in the respective pool division matches. “We picked the momentum of competition; the teams started to perform well in their respective Pools, same as the women’s pools from lower division to premier.” “Saturday 17th May will be our PMSA Preseason grand final for both men and women’s pools,” said Ame. He said the main goal of hosting PMSA preseason is to get the respective clubs and their players prepare to take park in PMSA 2025 Proper Season. Season proper will be hosted for two rounds for at least 21 weeks and including the finals playoffs. “For those clubs that have yet to pay up 2025 proper season subscription fees, levy fees and any outstanding owed to PMSA in previous years must settle before end of preseason.” “Clubs that PMSA owes price money from last year for will be deducted from their price money as we have made a close consultation with those respective clubs already,” said Ame. Levy fee is K650 per club. Meanwhile on ground 1 will be the match to watch as two gigantic clubs of the association go up against each other, Mungkas team 1 will do battle against University team 1 to see who meets the semi-finalist of ground 2 between Blue Kumuls team 1 and Mungkas team 2. The match on ground 1 will be a thriller to watch as both teams have the experience players on both sides that can deliver results. For University, newly appointed coach, Roland Bala and his assistant Mante Baki will be relying heavily on Carlos One, Arthur Wazami and former Kapuls captain, Alwin Komolong to deliver for the Uni boys. The trio cannot work alone as they need assistant from the front liners like young Morobean Ashley Eric, Joshua Oscar and new kid in the blue and white jumper Russell Kambaka to convert goals. On the other side, Mungkas boys have nothing to lose as they are always there when finals fever arrives so in order for them to work extra hard, these boys need to step up at the backline, Richard Mongi, Abel Redenut and Shaun Skoli from denying University any scoring opportunities. In midfield, Michael Saun will have the full control of delivering results if well assisted by Eka Phile-mon and Miki Toi Kema up front. On ground 2 we see Blue Kumuls team 1 going up against Mungkas team 2 in the other semi final. After gaining the services of former Kapuls striker Patrick Aisa in the Frontline and Former University backliner Sammy Campbell the boys in blue have taken every single game that came across them more patiently. For Mungkas team 2 these are youth boys who have progressed this far with their style of discipline football and were well assisted by Senior boys in the likes of Edward Jofari, Elijah Potua and Nani Macnamara. The winners of these games will settle for the pre-season finals at 14.30 pm while losers will compete for 3rd and 4th. In the women’s finals, Finance FC and FC Genesis will battle for 3rd and 4th respectively while two old rivals from women’s league, University and Mungkas, will know exactly who claims the title for pre-season after the final whistle.",
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      • "description": "NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (pictured), has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts.The post Ventura tells court Diddy beat, humiliated her appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "NEW YORK: Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (pictured), has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts. The prosecution’s star witness testified about the alleged physical and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of the rapper during so-called “freak-offs”, or sexual encounters the couple had with male escorts. Family and friends have come to court in large numbers to support Mr Combs, whose legal team has not yet questioned Ms Ventura. Mr Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors began by questioning Ms Venturaabout her 11-year, on-and-off relationship with Mr Combs. Now 38 and pregnant with her third child, she met Mr Combs when she was a 19-year-old aspiring singer and he was 37. His record label would later sign Ms Ventura as an artist, and shortly afterwards their romantic relationship began. At the time, she testified, she felt like they were in a monogamous relationship, though she knows now that he had other girlfriends. She said she “fell in love” with the “larger-than-life entrepreneur and musician”. But it was not long before she noticed another side to him, she said. Mr Combs wanted to “control” her life, Ms Ventura said. She said he paid for her home, cars, phone and other technology that he would sometimes take away to “punish” her. “Control was everything, from the way that I looked... to what I was working on,” Ms Ventura said. Eventually, she claimed, the control turned violent. Mr Combs would “bash on my head, knock me over, drag me and kick me” frequently, Ms Ventura testified. – BBC",
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      • "description": "LONDON: A man who spent nearly four decades in a British prison in the killing of a barmaid said he was not angry or bitter Tuesday as his murder conviction was overturned and he was released after being exonerated by DNA evidence.The post Man wrongfully jailed for nearly four decades weeps as UK court overturns murder conviction appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "LONDON: A man who spent nearly four decades in a British prison in the killing of a barmaid said he was not angry or bitter Tuesday as his murder conviction was overturned and he was released after being exonerated by DNA evidence. Peter Sullivan put his hand over his mouth and wept as the Court of Appeal in London quashed his conviction and ordered his freedom after he had spent years fighting to prove his innocence. Sullivan, who watched the hearing by video from Wakefield prison in northern England, said through his lawyer that he was not resentful and was anxious to see his loved ones. “As god is my witness, it is said the truth shall take you free,” attorney Sarah Myatt read from a statement outside court. “It is unfortunate that it does not give a timescale as we advance towards resolving the wrongs done to me. I am not angry, I am not bitter.” He was the longest-serving victim of a wrongful conviction in the UK, Myatt said. Sullivan, 68, was convicted in 1987 of killing Diane Sindall in Bebington, near Liverpool in northwest England. He was behind bars for 38 years. Sindall, 21, a florist who was engaged to be married, was returning home from a part-time job at a pub on a Friday night in August 1986 when her van ran out of fuel, police said. She was last seen walking along the road after midnight. Her body was found about 12 hours later in an alley. She had been sexually assaulted and badly beaten. Sexual fluid found on Sindall’s body could not be scientifically analysed until recently. A test in 2024 revealed it wasn’t Sullivan, defence attorney Jason Pitter said. “The prosecution case is that it was one person. It was one person who carried out a sexual assault on the victim,” Pitter said. “The evidence here is now that one person was not the defendant.” Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson did not challenge the appeal and said that if the DNA evidence had been available at the time of the investigation it was inconceivable that Sullivan would have been prosecuted. Merseyside Police said it reopened the investigation as the appeal was underway and was “committed to doing everything” to find the killer. The Criminal Cases Review Commission, which examines possible wrongful convictions, declined to refer Sullivan’s case to the appeals court in 2008 because it said testing at the time was unlikely to produce a DNA profile. – CNN",
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      • "description": "KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will travel to Turkey’s capital Ankara to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and will be available for direct talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Istanbul today.The post ‘Talk face-to-face’ appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will travel to Turkey’s capital Ankara to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and will be available for direct talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Istanbul today. “We will do everything to ensure that this meeting takes place,” he told reporters in a hastily-arranged briefing in Kyiv. Russia has not yet said who will fly to Istanbul, only that it would be announced “as soon as (Putin) deems it necessary”. Putin and Zelensky have not themselves met since December 2019. Direct talks between the two countries last took place in Istanbul, in March 2022, in the early weeks of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Putin had initially called for direct talks in Turkey’s largest city “without pre-conditions”, before Zelensky announced that he would go in person and expected the Russian president to travel as well. The US is also expected to send a high-level delegation. By confirming his visit to Turkey at Tuesday’s briefing, Zelensky clearly sought to intensify pressure on Russia to respond. The Kremlin has already warned that exerting pressure on Moscow is “useless” and it does not respond to ultimatums. Russia has instead sought to focus on a long-term settlement that tackles what Moscow sees as the “root causes” of the war – a set of tough pre-conditions announced before the 2022 invasion and repeatedly rejected by Kyiv. The Ukrainian leader said while he was prepared to meet Putin in Istanbul his priority was to secure a 30-day ceasefire, which he said all Ukraine’s allies – including the US – were agreed on. Zelensky said he believed Putin’s late night offer on Sunday for direct talks in Turkey was designed to catch Kyiv out, so that he would “not react” or “react in a negative way for Ukraine”. US President Donald Trump, who is on a visit to the Gulf, has hinted that he could fly to Istanbul himself “if I think things can happen”. That seems unlikely for now, and unconfirmed reports suggest two senior US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg, are planning to be in Istanbul on the day. The Kremlin has sought to dampen speculation that Putin himself might himself go. “Russia continues preparations for the negotiations due on Thursday. That’s all that can be said right now,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.– BBC",
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      • "description": "NOUMEA: When hunter Murray Thomas ventured to New Caledonia more than 40 years ago, it was not sun, sea and sand in his sights.The post New Caledonia stockpiling arms amid ethnic tension appeared first on Post Courier.",
      • "content": "NOUMEA: When hunter Murray Thomas ventured to New Caledonia more than 40 years ago, it was not sun, sea and sand in his sights. “New Caledonia traditionally grows the biggest rusa deer in the world, so the antlers are well sought after,” he said. It was the first of many trips to the French territory for Mr Thomas, who spent 37 years leading guided hunting tours through New Caledonia’s rural terrain. He felt at home among Indigenous Kanak people, who like him, loved to hunt and used it to make a living. But in recent decades, the much-beloved pastime has had an unintended consequence. Firearms have multiplied quickly, with some estimates placing New Caledonia second to the US in gun ownership per household. Experts have long feared the oversupply was not being driven just by hunting, but by civil unrest between Indigenous Kanak people seeking independence from France, and New Caledonians of European descent. The fears grew urgent a year ago when deadly riots, sparked by voting reforms, claimed 13 lives and caused about 13,000 people to flee the territory. Guns have long been a way of life in New Caledonia. Wild rusa deer are an easy source of venison, and they need to be culled regularly to preserve native plants and vegetation. However, since firearm reforms more than a decade ago, many New Caledonians have been stockpiling hunting rifles and shotguns. Restrictions were lifted in 2011, letting people purchase an unlimited number of weapons to make hunting easier. Sales tripled. According to 2022 data from the High Commission of New Caledonia, there were 64,000 registered privately-owned weapons and somewhere between 64,000 and 128,000 additional unregistered weapons. A 2016 study from the UN Office of Drugs and Crime cited similar figures, showing there could be as many as between 100,000 and 150,000 privately-owned guns in the territory. That works out to be an average rate of 48 per 100 people, and makes New Caledonia the most armed place in the Pacific. Figures by comparison showed PNG only contained 71,000 firearms — a modest sum considering its population of about 10 million. – ABC",
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