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No confirmed reports of OBT presence in Madang

Speculations of a spill- over of OBT or Operation Brukim Tulait in Madang from Lae are yet to be confirmed, according to the Provincial Police Chief, Superintendent Robert Baim.

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K92 Mining supports Lahanis football league club with K200,000

K92 Mining Limited has once again supported local sports and youths in Eastern Highlands Province with a K200,000

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El Nino onslaught puts water, power at critical amidst funding anomalies

The National Weather Service has cautioned, water and electricity supplies in the capital city “are critical and will continue to be affected.”

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From opportunity to community

When Bobby Tonny left Lae in March to take up work in Australia through the Lae Labour Mobility Program, he carried with him more than the hope of earning an income.

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Teacher assault condemned

The physical assault of a teacher in the nation's capital last week - a video of which went viral on social media, has been met with strong condemnation.

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Election law, Connect PNG and Bougainville among key issues as Parliament resumes

Parliament resumes at 2pm today with a lengthy government business agenda covering election laws, infrastructure, Bougainville, public sector reform and a number of government reports.

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Lae police issue hard warning to OBT gangs

Lae Metropolitan Police Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban has issued a strong warning to Operation Brukim Tulait, or OBT, gangs, saying police will continue targeted operations to identify and arrest those behind the crimes.

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Gun amnesty pushes for safer communities

Papua New Guinea’s gun amnesty is about more than collecting illegal firearms, with Police Minister Sir John Pundari saying the programme is a national effort to reduce violence and make communities safer.

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Pundari challenges police to remain independent ahead of 2027 election

Police Minister Sir John Pundari says officers must stay true to the oath they took to serve the people and the country and must not allow political interests to influence their work.

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Village courts set for major change as Bougainville prepares new system

A new training for magistrates, clerks and peace officers is underway in Arawa as Bougainville prepares to bring its Community Court system into operation.

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