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The National is the top-selling newspaper in Papua New Guinea. Headquartered in Port Moresby, it has offices in Five (5) centres: Lae, Mount Hagen, Kokopo, Madang and Goroka. We have two printing plants and the paper is simultaneously printed in the capital city of Port Moresby and the industrial city of Lae. The Natio
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Parties,candidates told to work with EC
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (224+ words) POLITICAL parties, their candidates, supporters and scrutineers are urged to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and take responsibility of General Election 2027, says Registrar Emmanuel Pok. Pok said the country had six new electorates and 300 wards. If they don’t take…...
Aroma Coast children celebrate traditions at festival
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (335+ words) A TWO-DAY cultural festival aimed at preserving traditional knowledge and reconnecting younger generations with culture and traditions of Central’s Aroma Coast brought together schoolchildren to celebrate their heritage. The inaugural Tumbuna Pikinini Cultural Festival last week at Tovi traditional ground…...
DWU Wewak combines 30th anniversary, independence
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (282+ words) A THREE-DAY festival of legacy and vision to close off the 30th anniversary of Divine Word University (DWU) starts today and will end on Independence Anniversary tomorrow at the Wewak campus. Campus administrator Peter Kaiyeke said the three-day celebrations was an…...
Fiji cabinet minister passes away
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (110+ words) SUVA: Fiji’s government has announced the death of Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations Ministery, Agni Deo Singh. A government statement said that “It is with great sadness that the Office of the Prime Minister announces the passing of the Minister…...
Back-to-back Santos Cup title for Dabaris
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (352+ words) GAS Resources Central Dabaris have successfully defended their Santos Cup National Women’s Rugby League title after beating Moni Plus Port Moresby Vipers 16-12 in a tough grand final yesterday at the Santos National Football Stadium. The victory secured a second straight…...
Independence celebrations bring business boom for seamstress
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (346+ words) AS Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 51st Independence anniversary this week, seamstresses and tailoring businesses have been swamped with orders. Customers rush to order custom-made outfits featuring the national flag colours of red, black and gold, and the popular…...
Honouring Somare’s legacy
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (275+ words) Grand Chief’s visit to Kerowil EVERY year on Sept 16, Papua New Guineans from all walks of life celebrate our Independence Day. From cities and towns to remote villages, people mark the occasion with singing, dancing, cultural performances, food, fellowship and…...
Hopkins wins Madang Independence bike race
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (266+ words) KINGSLEY Hopkins has won the Madang Independence Bike Race after finishing first in a field of 107 cyclists over a 17.6km course on Saturday. The race started at Asuar along the south coast at about 11am, with cyclists racing to the finish at…...
Debate policies, stop attacking parties: Secretary
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (288+ words) PANGU Pati general secretary Dogimai Morris Tovebae urged people to know their political party and debate its policies without attacking individuals. Tovebae told this to a political party exposition in Port Moresby on Friday, attended by 44 political parties which set…...
Artisans turn skills into income with traditional crafts and designs
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (410+ words) INDEPENDENCE celebrations are allowing Lae-based crafters to turn traditional skills into income, with sellers taking their handmade products to busy parts of the city to meet demand. Among them is Jinel Muai, originally from Angoram in East Sepik, who sells…...