PORT MORESBY, 13 AUGUST 2026 (THE NATIONAL) — While parts of the country are already experiencing dry conditions, the National Weather Services (NWS) says the peak period between October and November is yet to come. NWS assistant director Benjamin Malai told The National that rain over the weekend in some parts of the country is […]
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PORT MORESBY, 13 AUGUST 2026 (THE NATIONAL) — The Papua New Guinea Government plans to establish a policy of reciprocity in its visa arrangements with other countries, says Prime Minister James Marape. Marape said that it was not directed specifically at the United States (U.S) which recently imposed a refundable visa bond of K88,000 (US$20,000)
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PORT MORESBY, 13 AUGUST 2026 (THE NATIONAL)—Brian To’o’s character away from rugby league was a major factor in the PNG Chiefs’ decision to sign the Penrith Panthers star winger, club general manager of football Michael Chammas has said. To’o has agreed to join the PNG Chiefs from 2028, adding another major name to the new
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PORT MORESBY, 13 AUGUST 2026 (THE NATIONAL)–A major pay gap between Australia and the other 13 nations competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup has raised fresh questions about fairness in international rugby league. Australian players selected for the Kangaroos will receive a flat AUD$40,000 (K124,984) each for representing their country at the World
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KOROR, 13 AUGUST 2026 (ABC PACIFIC) — In the final days of May, a Chinese research vessel ventured 74 kilometres into Palau’s waters and reportedly spent 14 hours moving slowly through the island nation’s maritime zone. With a bow built to push through a metre of Arctic sea ice, the 89-metre icebreaker, Ji Di, might
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