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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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One more bridge goes down in Madang

One more bridge along the Madang/ Bogia Highway gave way and collapsed this morning, disrupting the flow of traffic between Madang and Bogia.

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Pacific Governments urged to take journalists on overseas trips

Prime Ministers Department and other government agencies in the Pacific have been urged to involve mainstream media journalists in international engagements involving senior political leaders.

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Lae AFL semi-finals set for weekend

The 2026 Lae AFL Senior Men's competition moves into the semi-finals this weekend, with teams fighting for a place in the grand final.

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Communities mourn journalist Samson Bonai

Communities in Bulolo and Wau Waria have lost a familiar voice following the death of veteran journalist Samson Bonai, who spent much of his working life reporting on the people and issues of Morobe Province.

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