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ICCC warns PMV operators

PMV owners and operators who overcharge passengers under the newly approved fares have been warned that they will face hefty fines.

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ACP Dalla calls for accountability and better management

Accountability and management were the main focus of the Highlands Eastern End Police Command's third-quarter meeting in Mt Hagen last week.

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Eastern Highlands leaders pay tribute to late Daulo MP

Mourners dressed in black, with mud smeared on their faces, gathered at Goroka Airport on Friday evening to welcome the body of late Daulo Member of Parliament (MP) Ekime Gorosahu, as Eastern Highlands Province paid its final respects to one of its leaders.

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Child dies in house fire

A child tragically lost his life in a house fire this morning at the Games Village Police Barracks in Port Moresby.

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WSPHA farewells board chairman

The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority (WSPHA) has officially farewelled its Board Chairman, Irad Nati.

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Martial Arts return to Kavieng

Taekwondo and Karate athletes across New Ireland Province converged in Kavieng yesterday afternoon as the Sir Julius Chan Bismarck Mixed Martial Arts Cup makes its comeback with the completion of day-one of the three-day championships at the Catholic Conference Centre.

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Kundiawa-Gembogl ballot boxes verified and await funding for recount

The PNG Electoral Commission has confirmed it can now comply with the National Court order for a recount of the Kundiawa-Gembogl Open electorate in Simbu, following a successful verification of ballot boxes in Kundiawa today.

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More than a hundred receive King’s Golden Jubilee Medal

More than a hundred recipients of the Kings Golden Jubilee Medal at the 2026 Central Province Investiture Ceremony received medals and Certificates by His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea on Friday.

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ESPHA to improve after WHO visit

East Sepik Provincial Health Authority (ESPHA) sees room for improvement after a joint learning visit aimed at understanding challenges faced by rural facilities and how to help improve Public Health.

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Eight families homeless after bushfire in Chuave

Eight families have been left homeless after a devastating bushfire swept through Gorokabu community in Chuave District of Simbu Province on Saturday.

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