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Papua New Guinea’s Nathaniel Kandikasi wins gold at International Language and Culture Festival in Germany
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 29, 2025
A young voice from Papua New Guinea, Nathaniel Apasol Kandikasi, has achieved a historic victory at the 23rd International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC) Song Contest in Germany, claiming the coveted gold medal. His soul-stirring...
What does the declaration of a National HIV Crisis mean for Papua New Guinea?
Lekmak
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June 29, 2025
The Government’s recent declaration of a National HIV crisis is not just an announcement. It is a acknowledgment of a severe resurgence of infections with far reaching implications for the nation’s already stretched resources. The declaration is...
ASC | ETBU's Mark is Female Sportsmanship Athlete of the Year
Marshall News Messenger - Texas
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MARSHALL, Texas – Recognized by her peers in the American Southwest Conference, East Texas Baptist University’s Mary-Kate Mark is the 2025 Fred Jacoby Sportsmanship Female Athlete Award winner. Mark is the third ETBU female student-athlete to win...
BBC Media action shares findings of research study, understanding needs values and role of media in PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
BBC Media Action yesterday shared the findings from their media study, “Understanding Audience Needs, Values, and the Role of Media and Communication in Papua New Guinea”. The research finds that the information landscape is complex and...
‘My greatest handicap was the attitude of normal people.’ Alan Marshall’s artful polio memoir, I Can Jump Puddles, turns 70
The Conversation
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June 30, 2025
With vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr as United States Health Secretary and an outbreak in Papua New Guinea last month, polio – largely eliminated in most of the world – has been back in the news. It’s a potent sign of why vaccines are...
Papua New Guinea declares national HIV crisis as infections surge
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
020514. Photo RNZ. Papua New Guinea. Photo: RNZ Papua New Guinea is grappling with a severe resurgence of HIV, prompting the government to declare a National HIV Crisis. New data reveals a doubling of new infections since 2010, with an estimated...
Super League icon appointed to board of NRL’s Papua New Guinea team
Love Rugby League
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June 27, 2025
Former Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Melbourne Storm star Marcus Bai has been appointed to the inaugural board of the NRL’s new franchise in Papua New Guinea. Bai is unquestionably one of the most successful Kumuls players in recent times,...
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels? Papua New Guinea are the hunt for their NRL name: and want fans to decide
Love Rugby League
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June 24, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced a national competition to name the country’s future National Rugby League franchise, describing the moment as one that should reflect the shared history and future of Papua New Guinea and...
Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...
Are Rituals The Missing Piece In Modern Marketing Strategy?
Forbes
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Unlocking the power of rituals. getty Native American tribes performed rain dances to summon their spirits and ancestors to bring rain. The ancient Egyptians mummified cats and buried them with their owners so they could remain together in the...
Inaugural board of Papua New Guinea franchise announced
The National
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PORT Moresby: The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the inaugural board members of the PNG franchise, to be chaired by Ray Dib. The initial seven members of the board include business and industry leaders in both PNG and...
Wrestler Palacios gives NMI first medal; 6 swimmers reach finals
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas got off to a good start on the opening day of competitions in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, as NMI swimmers and wrestlers advanced to the medal round of their respective events Monday...
TVWAN most watched television Channel in PNG, research study shows
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
A Research by the BBC Media Action has revealed that the TVWAN news is the most watched Channel in Papua New Guinea, followed by EMTV and other Channels. The study from the BBC media action is about understanding Audience Needs, Values, and the...
Social media drives most Papua New Guineans online, study finds
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
The BBC Media Action Plan, in their research presentation yesterday to strengthen the “capacity of media and communication practitioners in Papua New Guinea,” revealed that social media is the primary driver for users to go online. The...
Second-hand information consumption a frequent practice in PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
Consumption of second-hand information is a frequent practice among audiences in Papua New Guinea, a research study by the BBC Media Action Plan reveals. The BBC Media Action revealed in a research presentation yesterday, sharing findings from a...
Sultan of Selangor graces unveiling of art luminary's latest exhibition
The Malaysian Star
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June 28, 2025
SHAH ALAM: Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah honoured the unveiling of Cenderawasih, the latest series by renowned Malaysian artist Yusof Ghani. The occasion marked another milestone in Yusof’s illustrious four-decade career as a painter,...
Hausten and Dcrae reconnect, brings 2009 flavor back
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
Two talented artists have reconnected after a long hiatus to rediscover themselves in their love for making music. These artists have been brought to life some bangers that are of a wide range of genres including hip hop, island reggae, etc. DJ...
Dunia Baru offers remote island adventures
Globetrender
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June 30, 2025
Wooden superyacht Dunia Baru offers exclusive charters through the archipelagos of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, with opportunities for spotting Komodo dragons and manta rays. Olivia Palamountain reports Dunia Baru (meaning "New World" in...
Wonderstruck: an art exhibition that will make even weary adults feel like kids again
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
A towering archway fashioned from humble cardboard boxes stands like a portal to another world; pass beneath it and the line between ordinary and extraordinary begins to blur in captivating and unexpected ways. Wonderstruck, a major and free...