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Toroama declares Panguna Mine to reopen by June

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama, has boldly declared the reopening of blood-stained Panguna Mine by June this year.

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UPNG survey shows low student support for Bougainville independence

A survey about Bougainville’s wish for independence has generated minimal support among students at the University of Papua New Guinea.

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Madang Governor leads first cleanthon for 2026

Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa today took the lead in the first cleanathon exercise for 2026, fulfilling his role as patron of the Madang Town Cleanathon Program.

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West Kambia opens up after 50 years in isolation

After more than half a century of isolation, the people of West Kambia in the Lower Nebilyer Local Level Government [LLG] of Tambul/Nebilyer District will finally have access to a proper road.

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MBPG backs MBPHA for drugs

The Milne Bay Provincial Government has honored its annual health support budget, last week presenting the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority over K275, 000 to procure essential medical drug supplies it needs.

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New Ireland concludes first day of counting

Counting for the New Ireland Provincial By-election completed its first day at 6pm on Saturday, with 25 ballot boxes from five Local-Level Governments (LLGs) successfully counted.

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Dei by-election counting starts

The long awaited counting for the Dei By-election started on Saturday, 31st January 2026, around noon at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks.

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Police confirm planned city evictions

Police have confirmed that multiple settlements across Port Moresby will be evicted this year as part of a wider effort to restore law and order in the nation’s capital, following the recent eviction at Two Mile Hill.

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Marape launches government projects on Karkar Island

Prime Minister James Marape officiated at the launching of a number of government projects on Madang's Karkar Island yesterday.

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PM Marape to meet with Tari Pori ward councilors

All eighty- one ward councilors from the Tari Pori District of Hela Province will meet face-to-face with their Local MP and Prime Minister, James Marape at the Hulukumaiya House in Tari.

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