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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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thenational.com.pg > 52-refused-bail-over-unlawful-protest

52 refused bail over unlawful protest

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (319+ words) FIFTY-TWO persons who were allegedly involved in an unlawful protest in Port Moresby last week have been refused bail and are expected to appear in court today, police say. NCD Met Supt Warrick Simatab said 30 women were among the 52 who…...

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Police unit attacked at Raicoast

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (315+ words) A POLICE unit in Madang were attacked in a remote area of Raicoast while trying to pursue six wanted suspects allegedly linked to a wilful murder case and other related criminal activities, police say. Provincial police commander Supt Robert Baim…...

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No room for thugs | The National

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (252+ words) POLICE will be out in full force this Sunday during the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup major semi-final rugby league match between the East New Britain Agmark Gurias and Kandes Rugby League Club at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. National…...

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PMSA suspended, not players

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (409+ words) THE two-year suspension of the Port Moresby Soccer Association (PMSA) by the national football body will not affect PMSA players selected for representative duties. Papua New Guinea Football Association (PNGFA) general secretary Ahmjad Tekwie yesterday confirmed that the suspension only…...

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Families release bodies of victims

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (259+ words) GRIEVING families and members of the public gathered at Nonga, East New Britain on Sunday for a church service and the release of the 13 bodies of victims of the recent boating tragedy to their families. The gathering organised by the…...

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MP initiates fight against sorcery-related violence

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) OPPOSITION leader James Nomane has become the first Member of Parliament (MP) to establish a sorcery accusation-related violence (Sarv) programme in Chuave, Chimbu. He began by partnering with Tribal Foundation on Aug 11 to initiate Sarv advocacy programmes in the three…...