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Rig Rice Cup CEO Mcsteve Polly (R) and Platinum Sponsor Jeffery Kennedy (L) during the Leg Two Grand Final Presentation at Bava Park in Port Moresby. Picture Courtesy of RRC Media

Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced Sir Hubert Murray Stadium (SHMS) as the home ground for Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League (NRL) team, set to debut in 2028. Speaking alongside National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop, Prime Minister Marape emphasized the government’s commitment to sports development and national pride. “Sir Hubert Murray…

Wale Budda Molumi has officially been appointed as the Acting Registrar of the Cooperative Society of Papua New Guinea, following the revocation of Brian Waffi’s appointment. His appointment was formalized through a National Gazette published on February 17, 2025, by the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Win Bakri Daki. According to the gazette, under…

Finley Glare has proven he is ready to take charge of the PNG Hunters in the 2025 Queensland Cup after an impressive preseason. He led the team to wins over the Central Dabaris and Northern Pride, along with a draw against the Central Queensland Capras. Glare’s game management, kicking, and control were key in all…

Wepio Media AgencyFebruary 25, 2025 The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has reaffirmed its confidence in Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Stanley Hondina, reappointing him for another three-year term. The announcement was made by PNGRFL Chairman Sandis Tsaka, following the board’s performance review process. “The board of the PNGRFL are pleased with the significant…

It is with great sadness that we, the Belo family, on behalf of Sir Yano Belo, former MP for Kagua-Erave (1968-1982) and former Minister for Works and Supply, Transport, Housing under Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, as well as former Minister for Environment and Conservation under Sir Julius Chan’s government, extend our deepest and heartfelt…

Nationally owned firm the Civil Pacific Contractors Limited (CIVPAC) was awarded a K108 Million Contract to Design, Construct and Seal the Erave – Muriki (Kagua) Road on the Agiru Highway as part of the Government’s Connect PNG Program. The 33 Kilometer Road project is expected to be completed under 24 months. The contract was awarded…

In a promising move towards the realization of the Banz Town Market Infrastructure Development, the North Waghi District Development Authority (DDA) has taken a significant step forward by initiating the process for funding through the Department of National Planning & Monitoring. This development comes after a commitment was made by Minister for Finance and Planning…

Wepio Media AgencyThursday 03/O8/2023 During question time in the parliamentary sitting of August 2, 2023, Member for Bulolo Sam Basil Jnr raised a question without notice to the Prime Minster James Marape if he could recall the Electoral Boundaries Commission and make funds available in order for them to finalize the boundaries of the 13…