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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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Pariwa delivers K1.4m financial assistance to Karkar Island

The Madang Provincial Government has delivered over K1.2 million financial assistance promised to Gaubin Rural Hospital in Sumkar District, during Prime James Marape's visit to the Karkar Island in January.

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East Sepik communities gain access to clean drinking water

The Pagwi and Burui communities in Angoram and Wasara-Gawi, will now have access to clean and healthy drinking water, following the installation of three water filters.

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‘Don’t repeat 1995 mistakes’: Sir Puka Temu warns against rushed constitutional reforms

Senior statesman and Member for Abau, Sir Puka Temu, has cautioned the National Parliament against rushing into constitutional changes, warning that the country must avoid repeating the disastrous mistakes of the 1995 provincial government reforms.

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Kerenga Kua questions government over grey listing

Member for Sinesine-Yongomugl, Kerenga Kua, has questioned the government in Parliament over the recent grey listing of Papua New Guinea by the global financial watchdog.

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Opposition leader calls for smaller cabinet

Opposition Leader James Nomane has called on Prime Minister James Marape to reduce the size of the national cabinet, saying many ministers are not doing enough to serve the people.

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ACT Now PNG launches Kastom Giraun book

A book titled "Kastom Giraun" which means customary land in English, has been launched by the Community Advocacy Organization, ACT NOW PNG today.

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