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The Papua New Guinea Inter-Departmental Election Committee’s (IDEC) official government website:  http://elections.info.gov.pg including the Toll Free number, 1800 500 are now zero-rated on all mobile operators in the country and fully operational. IDEC Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Ivan Pomaleu expressed his gratitude to Vodafone, Digicel, and Telikom /Bemobile for continuously supporting the government during such a national event. The zero-rating now allows Papua New Guineans to access the website without any financial cost, especially without having data, to access the site. Mr Pomaleu is encouraging citizens to visit the website and obtain verified relevant contents  on the elections for their purpose, especially now, during this polling period. Mr Pomaleu added that the Toll Free Number 1800500 is also zero-rated, where Papua New Guineans can call in free of charge, on any issues relating to the election process. The Ca

 The Acting PNG Prime Minister, Hon. John Rosso, MP, says the 51st Pacific Islands Forum, which Prime Minister James Marape will be attending, in Suva, Fiji, is the most significant in recent history, as the region gradually emerges from the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting PM Rosso outlines importance of PNG Prime Minister Marape’s attendance at PIF [Photo credit : ABC]  He made these remarks in his first press conference in Port Moresby, today. “Prime Minister Marape, who has also been caught up in election matters, has made time available in his very busy schedule to participate as Head of Government at this important regional summit. “It is also important that our Prime Minister attends this meeting as he will be handing over the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Chair to Vanuatu. “The PIF is a very important regional meeting for all Pacific nations, and as the sitting Prime Minister of the largest island nation, it is only fitting that he attends to ensure that PNG presence i

 The SP PNG Hunters will kick-off their 2023 campaign when they travel to Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba on Sunday, 12th of March to take on QRL Hostplus Cup new-comers the Western Clydesdales. Kick-off is at 2:10pm. The Hunters will play out the 2023 season on home soil for the first time in almost three years, having been relocated to the Gold Coast in seasons ‘21 and ‘22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The anticipation of bringing Queensland Cup rugby league back to Port Moresby is a driving force for the Hunters this year but they will have to play without the home ground advantage on Sunday when they meet the Clydesdales in Toowoomba. Season 2023 is shaping as a new era for the Hunters with a new coaching staff and a host of changes to the playing squad. Head Coach Stanley Tepend – the current PNG Kumuls Head Coach – takes the reins this year and has the support of Kumuls legend Paul Aiton in the coaches box. We can expect a different playing style from the Hunters under Tepend’