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National Women Summit underway

Women leaders from Faith-based organizations and community groups across Papua New Guinea have converged for a two-day (23rd-24th June) National Summit on women Peace and Security in Port Moresby.

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Highlands police to undergo induction on transport, counter-terrorism laws

Police personnel under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] are set to undergo an intensive induction on the Transport Infrastructure Act 2010 and the Counter-Terrorism Act 2024.

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Jiwaka bids to house police command

The Jiwaka provincial government has made a formal request to host the headquarters of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] in the province.

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Fences to shield students in Tari-Pori

High and secondary schools run by mission agencies in the Tari-Pori district of Hela are receiving permanent fencing to shield students from external threats and ensure campus safety.

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Huon Gulf pilots LLG induction in Morobe

More than 100 Local Level Government [LLG] officials have gathered at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium for an intensive three-day induction training designed to streamline ward planning and governance across Morobe Province.

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Unitech opens K23 million female dormitory; named in honor of Dame Jean Kekedo

Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso says the the name given to the new female 100-Bed Residential Hall at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology is a fitting tribute to a living example for aspiring women intellectuals throughout the country.

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PM Marape announces major benefit boost and 56-year extension for Ok Tedi Mine

Western Province is set to get nearly 50 percent of total returns from resource projects after Prime Minister James Marape announced a 7 percent benefit increase and extended Ok Tedi Mine’s operations from 2029 to 2085.

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FRL refutes claims of barge use on Sepik River

Frieda River Limited [FRL] has denied reports claiming it is currently operating barges on the Sepik River, clarifying that the company has not used barges in the area since 2017.

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Bahasa classes strengthen PNG–Indonesia ties

The launch of the second Bahasa Indonesia classes in Vanimo is expected to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and West Sepik Province.

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Madang government purchases 4 bailey bridges from China

The Madang Provincial Government has purchased four bailey bridges directly from China at a total cost of K2.7 million.

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