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Eight dead in traffic accident along Okuk highway

Eastern Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Albert Beli has confirmed that eight people died in a traffic accident that occurred between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM this morning at Itani Village, Asaro, along the Okuk Highway in Eastern Highlands Province.

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PM commends Central Gulf

Prime Minister James Marape has commended the political leadership, landowners and communities of Gulf and Central Provinces for reaching a landmark agreement on the benefit sharing of Papua LNG project.

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Ward members emphasises more on recognition

Many ward members in Western Highlands say their role has not always received the recognition it deserves.

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Bushfire destroys rubber blocks and gardens in Delta Fly

Huge hectares of rubber blocks, food gardens and sago palms have been destroyed following a massive bushfire that swept through four villages in Delta Fly District of Western Province. The bush fire started last month and is continuing.

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NRL defends PNG Chiefs

The National Rugby League in Australia stand ready to defend New Zealand’s High Court injunction to stop NRL’s incoming franchise PNG Chiefs from using the Chiefs name.

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Thousands of fish dead in Middle Fly lagoons

Manda Village in the Middle Fly District of Western Province has reported the worst fish kill in its history, with community leaders saying the current El Niño has killed hundreds of thousands of fish and is worse than the 2015 drought.

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UOG embracing reforms through partnership

The University of Goroka is embracing reforms in all aspects.

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Women researchers complete Lae training

Twelve women researchers have completed a four-day training in Lae to strengthen their research skills and improve the quality of their work.

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International cocoa/chocolate experts visit Amazon Bay


‎At least ten international Cocoa and chocolate experts are in the country visiting local cocoa farmers, this week, in the Amazon Bay in Central Province, accompanied by PNGs own Queen Emma Chocolate of Paradise Food industry General Manager, Karina Makori.
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‎The team arrived in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, over the weekend before travelling by road and motorboat to Amazon Bay.
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‎This is the second cocoa tourism adventure by international experts to PNG, aimed at giving the cocoa tourist first-hand experience about rural cocoa farming.

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SP joins Chiefs as major partner

Papua New Guinea Chiefs have welcomed SP Lager on board as the latest Major Partner with the new franchise preparing to make their debut in the 2028 NRL Season.

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