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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 National is distributed five days a week from Monday to Friday.

MUSICIAN Honlly Isaac, known across Papua New Guinea as Jokema, has been honoured with the 2025 MoniPlus Sir Bernard Cha...
17/11/2025

MUSICIAN Honlly Isaac, known across Papua New Guinea as Jokema, has been honoured with the 2025 MoniPlus Sir Bernard Chan Entrepreneur with a Disability Award.

Isaac received the award during the Ela Motors SME Awards in Port Moresby last week.

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Read More : https://www.thenational.com.pg/jokema-wins-award-for-business/

FIJI have advanced to the next round of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup men’s competition after beating the Papua New Guine...
17/11/2025

FIJI have advanced to the next round of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup men’s competition after beating the Papua New Guinea men’s development (Under-23) team on Saturday at Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium.

PNG U23 team is now out of the competition.

Fiji will face Vanuatu today at 4pm at the PNG Football Stadium.

-Nationalpic by NICKY BERNARD

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/fijians-stop-hosts-in-saturdays-thriller/

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17/11/2025

A MEDICAL programme delivered with assistance from the Australian Defence Force and the New Zealand Defence Force will provides valuable training for medical staff and support teams of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, a senior officer says.

PNGDF chief personnel Col Rodney Yahamani said the Medical Civic Action Programme sharpens soldiers’ skills, readiness and strengthens coordination with civilian health agencies.

"When the PNGDF works closely with the provincial health authorities, district clinics and community volunteers, we become more effective not only during exercises, but during real emergencies, whether during natural disasters, disease outbreaks or during humanitarian crisis," he said.

Video: Col Rodney Yahamani speaking to the media at Marunga Primary School, about 31.2km out of Kokopo.

Nationalvideo by ANTOINETTE POIVI

A ROYAL Australian Air Force evacuated 30 female students of the Sonoma Adventist College in East New Britain to Lae bec...
17/11/2025

A ROYAL Australian Air Force evacuated 30 female students of the Sonoma Adventist College in East New Britain to Lae because of on-going fights between students and locals.

Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso confirmed that the 30 female students were evacuated because of the violence.

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Read More : https://www.thenational.com.pg/30-female-students-evacuated-from-rabaul/

SMALL-SCALE miners in Papua New Guinea have the potential to become billionaires if they make sound investment decisions...
17/11/2025

SMALL-SCALE miners in Papua New Guinea have the potential to become billionaires if they make sound investment decisions, diversify into other businesses, and manage their earnings responsibly, an official says.

Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) managing director Jerry Garry was in Wau last week for the 15th anniversary of celebrations of MRA’s small-scale mining training center.

Garry shared a story about Placer Dome, one of the world’s largest gold mining companies, which began its operation mining alluvial gold in Wau.

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Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/local-miners-urged-to-make-sound-investment-decisions/

THE Papua New Guinea women’s development (Under-20) team has exited the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup tournament following a ...
17/11/2025

THE Papua New Guinea women’s development (Under-20) team has exited the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup tournament following a 2-0 defeat to the Solomon Islands on Saturday at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby.

Both sides fielded youthful squads with comparable tactical understanding, but Solomon Islands had the edge through experienced captain Ileen Pegi, whose leadership proved decisive in guiding her team into the next round.

The first half saw relentless pressure from the Solomons, forcing PNG into a defensive posture with lone striker Malinu Raminai isolated up front. Despite the lack of attacking support, PNG goalkeeper Emeliah Toks held firm, making several crucial saves to keep the scores level.

– Nationalpics by NICKY BERNARD

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/u20-womens-development-team-exits-msg-pms-cup/

STATE Enterprises Minister William Duma has described the passing of the late Tan Sri Sir Tiong Hiew King, the founder o...
17/11/2025

STATE Enterprises Minister William Duma has described the passing of the late Tan Sri Sir Tiong Hiew King, the founder of the Rimbunan Hijau (RH) Group of Companies, as a “big loss to PNG”.

Duma in a statement said Tiong had started small and became very successful in everything he did.

— Bernamapic

Read More : https://www.thenational.com.pg/sir-tiongs-passing-a-great-loss-duma/

THE K92 Mining Ltd has described its third quarter financial results as “monumental”.Chief executive officer John Lewins...
17/11/2025

THE K92 Mining Ltd has described its third quarter financial results as “monumental”.

Chief executive officer John Lewins said that the third quarter was marked by the construction of the new 1.2 million tonnes-per annum Stage 3 process plant under budget, strong operational results and the advancement of projects to set the company up for success.

“The completion of the Stage 3 process plant is a milestone not only for K92, but for Papua New Guinea” he said.

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Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/k92-marks-stronger-third-quarter-financial-results/

PAPUA New Guinea’s national women’s cricket team, the Lewas, delivered a solid performance to defeat Namibia by six wick...
17/11/2025

PAPUA New Guinea’s national women’s cricket team, the Lewas, delivered a solid performance to defeat Namibia by six wickets in the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series in Thailand on Saturday.

After winning the toss, PNG’s bowlers took control early, reducing Namibia to 2 for 0 and maintaining relentless pressure throughout the innings. Namibia were eventually bowled out for 74 in 19.4 overs, struggling to build any momentum against a disciplined Lewas attack.

Mairi Tom led the charge with a superb spell, claiming 2 wickets for just 8 runs in 3.4 overs. Isabel Toua supported brilliantly, taking 2 for 12 in her full four-over quota. Pauke Siaka (2/13), D**e Lohia (2/14), and Henao Thomas (1/19) chipped in with key breakthroughs, while Geua Tom kept things tight, conceding only 7 runs from her two overs.

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Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/lewas-seal-six-wicket-win-over-namibia/

THE 2026 national budget is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday.Secretary for Treasury Andrew Oaeke, in a pa...
17/11/2025

THE 2026 national budget is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday.

Secretary for Treasury Andrew Oaeke, in a paid advertisement on Friday, said the budget lock-up would be at the Parliament state function room on Thursday starting at 9am.

Read More : https://www.thenational.com.pg/budget-to-be-tabled-on-thursday/

THE Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has promised to support miners and lease holders in alluvial mining sector.MRA man...
17/11/2025

THE Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has promised to support miners and lease holders in alluvial mining sector.

MRA managing director Jerry Garry said the Wau training center, since its inception in 2010, had trained around 8,000 miners and lease-holders nationwide.

He said the training center was started by European Union in partnership with the World Bank after the need for training on alluvial mining arose in 2009.

Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/authority-reaffirms-committment-to-supporting-alluvial-mining-sector/

PAPUA New Guinea international Rodrick Tai has officially parted ways with Warrington Wolves and will continue his rugby...
17/11/2025

PAPUA New Guinea international Rodrick Tai has officially parted ways with Warrington Wolves and will continue his rugby league career closer to home, signing with the Queensland Capras for the 2026 Hostplus Cup season.

The 25-year-old centre made a strong impression in England’s Super League, playing 41 games and scoring 13 tries for Warrington. He also featured in two Challenge Cup finals (2024 and 2025), gaining valuable experience on major stages.

However, his 2025 campaign was cut short by a pectoral injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the season.

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Read More: https://www.thenational.com.pg/tai-moves-from-wolves-to-capras/

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