AUCKLAND, 03 MARCH 2026 (OFC)—Mason Smales has one clear goal: get back on court and qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The 28-year-old professional squash player is currently sidelined by a liver condition that has kept him away from competition for the past six months. For a professional athlete, time away is […]
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LONDON, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 (THE NATIONAL)—English Super League outfit Hull Kingston Rovers coach Willie Peters has declared his interest in becoming the inaugural coach of the incoming PNG Chiefs, according to a report by Zero Tackle, one of Australia’s independent rugby league news websites. Peters confirmed he would welcome discussions about leading the NRL’s 19th
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PORT MORESBY, 24 FEBRUARY 2026 (WORLD BANK) — A new six-year partnership between the World Bank Group and Papua New Guinea aims to support the reforms and investments necessary to create jobs, improve services, and help build a foundation of lasting resilience. The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved the new Country Partnership
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📍 Bunsil Government Station, Siassi | 🗓️ Thursday, 22 January 2026 We are now in the 4th day of the formal session of the 35th National Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG), and the meeting is progressing according to the normal Synod order and schedule. This is the 35th ELCPNG
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Head Bishop’s Message to the Church and the Nation Christian greetings to every member of our Church, and to all members of our communities across the country. I bring warm Christmas greetings to everyone. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our stakeholders and partners who have been working with us throughout the
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The Lutheran Highlands Seminary, Ogelbeng (near Mt Hagen city, ELC-Hagen district) is one of ELCPNG’s key training institutions for pastors and church workers, and is also recognised as one of the early centres of Lutheran mission work in the Highlands, dating back to the 1930s. It is one of ELCPNG’s three main seminaries producing clergy
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KAINANTU, Eastern Highlands Province — Youths from the Ataru congregation in the Kingston area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG) Kainantu District have improved their community through a beautification program and drainage work, following Social Accountability (SA) training conducted in 2023 in Kainantu. ELCPNG Kainantu District Youth Training Coordinator Grace Yagara
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HEAD BISHOP’s MESSAGE Dear ELCPNG Grace and peace to you in this blessed Advent season!. As we approach the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, I am pleased to announce our theme for 2025: “Stand Firm, We Are Free” , Galatians 5:1 “Sanap Stong, Yumi Fri Pinis.”Galesia 5:1 The 35th
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The traditional Martin Luther Seminary graduation, held for more than 50 years to honour theology graduates, has now entered a new phase as it becomes part of the Lutheran University of Papua New Guinea (LUPNG). This year’s ceremony reflects that transition, recognising graduates from Theology as well as from one of the university’s new academic
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The prison ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea has witnessed 11 prisoners receiving their confirmation and baptism blessings on August 30th, 2025, at Bundaira Correctional Institution in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province. The program was made possible through the commitment, dedication, and faithfulness of Senior Evangelist Tui Kinu of ELC Kainantu District,
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