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Foreign Affairs Minister signs ratification of Puk Puk Treaty
Minister for Foreign, Justin Tkatchenko signed the Instrument of Ratification, of the Puk Puk Treaty today in Port Moresby.
Kerowagi districts signs agreement to establish community development centre
The Kerowagi District has become the first district in Simbu Province to formally sign the District Community Development Centre [DCDC] agreement with the Department for Community Development and Religion [DFCDR] this year.
RSPCA launches free desexing drive to tackle stray animal crisis in NCD
The RSPCA has launched a major free pet desexing campaign in the National Capital District, aiming to curb the growing number of stray and unwanted animals.
Villages in Kokoda LLG destroyed by strong winds
Eleven villages in Kokoda LLG have been badly destroyed by strong winds and rain.
Claims of Igam soldiers joining recruitment protest remains unverified
Claims that soldiers from Igam Barracks in Lae joined in to put up protest signs as remarks targeting the Defence Minister, Dr Billy Joseph and Prime Minister, James Marape on Wednesday (April 15th) hasn't been formally addressed or clarified by the relevant authorities.
TISA Bank and Sheraton Stanley Hotel sign strategic partnership
TISA Bank and The Sheraton Stanley Hotel Port Moresby have formalized a new strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), introducing exclusive hospitality benefits for TISA Bank customers and TISA Group employees.
PNG record two straight wins, maintain unbeaten run in Aussie national championships
The PNG Indigenous Team continue to assert their dominance at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships, recording back-to-back victories in Round 4 and Round 5 to remain unbeaten in the tournament.
PNG Lewas stars join South Australia for National Indigenous Cricket Championships
Four members of the Papua New Guinea Lewas have joined the South Australia Indigenous Women’s Cricket Team to compete in the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC].
No public holiday on Friday
There is no public holiday, scheduled for this Friday the 17th of April, 2026.
First response team deployed to cyclone-hit Woodlark atolls
Milne Bay’s first rapid assessment team departed Alotau on Wednesday evening for the hardest hit atolls around Woodlark Island, those that had reportedly suffered great devastation by Tropical Cyclone Maila.