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Student suspect in police custody

Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Inspector Arau Mairi has confirmed that police have arrested the male student who allegedly attacked a Grade 12 examination invigilator at Komo Secondary School in Komo-Hulia District on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at approximately 9:15am.

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Morobe entrepreneurs complete US-funded business training

Sixty-two entrepreneurs in Morobe have completed a United States-funded business training program aimed at helping small businesses improve their operations and reach new markets.

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Work on new Numuru bridge in Madang progressing well

Construction work on the new Numuru bridge is progressing well, according to the Department of Works and Highways in Madang.

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Grade 12 exam disrupted by armed intruders in Wewak

Grade 12 examinations at Bishop Leo secondary school in Wewak were disrupted today after a group of intruders allegedly entered an examination room and attacked students and invigilators.

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Lae businesses still struggle with power blackouts

The commissioning of a new transmission line is a step towards improving electricity reliability in Lae, but businesses and residents continue to face prolonged blackouts and rising operating costs.

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NDC supports North Fly drought response

Member for North Fly James Donald has thanked the National Disaster Centre for its timely support in coordinating logistics and hiring a landing craft to freight 120 tons of food relief supplies to affected communities in North Fly District of Western Province.

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Exxon Mobil assumes operatorship of Papua LNG

Exxon Mobil PNG Antelope Limited (EMPNGA), an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has formally assumed operatorship of the Papua LNG Project following an agreement reached by the project’s co-venturers TotalEnergies, Santos, and ENEOS Xplora in September 2026.

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Boroko Motors technicians to represent PNG in Japan

Papua New Guinea will have two representatives at one of Isuzu’s major international technical competitions in Japan two weeks from now.

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Aitape wharf redevelopment expected to revive regional trade

The redevelopment of Aitape Wharf is expected to restore an important maritime link for trade, business and the movement of essential goods in the middle Sepik area.

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UOG students question reduced HELP loan allocations

University of Goroka students are demanding answers from the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) over HELP loan payments that fall short of the amounts they applied for.

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