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Taraka Primary School leads Momase region in GFI skel skul competition

Taraka Primary School has emerged as the frontrunner for the Momase Region in the Goodman Fielder International [GFI] 2026 Skel Skul Competition, securing wins in two separate tiers of the contest.

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Sir John Pundari: Lack of discipline within police force to be explained

Police Commissioner David Manning has been summoned by the Police Minister Sir John Pundari, to immediately provide answers on the lack of discipline within the police force, as well as their uniforms.

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State owes K2 billion to Nambawan Super

The State’s unfunded liabilities to Nambawan Super Limited [NSL] have reached K2 billion, despite recent efforts to settle outstanding debts.

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Police warn against fishing with explosives

Madang police have warned coastal villagers to refrain from using old wartime bomb explosives for fishing.

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Wewak gets five-year strategic plan, secures climate-resilient water service

WaterAid Papua New Guinea has presented a technical blueprint to Wewak to manage its own climate resilient water services, in a major step towards localized governance and service delivery.

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Madang PHA told to strengthen board ties

The Madang Provincial Health Authority [PHA] has been directed to work more closely with its board to ensure the effective delivery of health services to the province.

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Pariwa demands Madang airport fix

Madang provincial MP, Ramsey Pariwa has called on the National Government to end the start-stop development of the Madang Airport, saying that the current state of the provincial gateway is a hurtful irony for his people.

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Works department outlines impact of Highlands highway bridge upgrades

Minister for Works and Highways, Peter Tsiamalili Jr has urged communities along the Highlands Highway to take responsibility for protecting national infrastructure, saying development will only benefit the country if people safeguard public assets.

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Ipatas urges goverment to prioritise Enga highway upgrade

Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has issued a direct challenge to the national government to prioritize the rehabilitation of the Highlands Highway stretch connecting Togoba to the Porgera mine site.

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Lands Minister pledges support for Central province as Temu calls for transparency

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, John Rosso, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring that the people of Central Province and the National Capital District [NCD] are not excluded in their own region as major land reforms move forward.

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