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Wale calls for UN human rights visit to West Papua

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has expressed concerns over reported human rights violations in West Papua during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Digital transformation must not create new divide

The President of Divine Word University, Professor Fr. Philip Gibbs, says digital transformation must not create a new divide between those who are already digitally connected and those who are being left behind.

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Tsiamalili calls for rugby reform

Former Papua New Guinea rugby representative Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger administration and accountability in rugby union.

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Karkar boat missing at sea with 11 people onboard

Search and rescue teams are still out at sea in Madang frantically trying to locate a missing dinghy with eleven people onboard.

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Former Magarima MP arrested over perjury allegations

Former Magarima MP Francis Potape has been arrested and charged with four counts relating to alleged perjury, fabrication of evidence and conspiracy.

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Government offices locked out over outstanding rent

Several government departments have been locked out of their offices over millions of kina in outstanding rental payments.

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Two senior electoral officers suspended

Two senior officers of the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission have been suspended for serious allegations in office.

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Maritime industry in PNG urged to turn policy into practice

Papua New Guinea’s maritime industry has been urged to turn policies and international standards into practical action to improve safety, strengthen skills and support the country’s economic development.

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2026 Rosso Trans Highway 7s kicks off in Lae

The 2026 Rosso Trans Highway 7s has officially kicked off at Scrum Oval in Lae, with the Lae City Pipes and Drums opening the tournament program.

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Madang police urge illegal gun owners to surrender them

Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim is urging people in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to police during the extended national gun amnesty.

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