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Bando calls for greater focus on weapons surrender

​Immigration Minister and Koroba-Kopiago MP William Bando has called for continued efforts to address illegal firearms as part of broader efforts to strengthen peace and security in Papua New Guinea.

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Simbu Hospital scales back service after Dr Waiye’s killing

Simbu health services will now operate on a half-day basis following the killing of Dr Robert Waiye.

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4 missing at sea in ENBP

A search and rescue operation is continuing in East New Britain Province for four men still missing after a boat capsized near Pigeon Island on Saturday.

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Brain tumors becoming common

Brain Tumors are becoming a common cancer among children in Papua New Guinea.

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Seven killed in Madang truck crash

A truck carrying several passengers has crashed at Ono village in Madang Province, killing at least seven people and seriously injuring 17 others.

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Displaced people of Manam Island in need of help

The Internally Displaced People of Manam Island in Madang Province are calling on the Madang Government and the National Government for immediate help as they struggle to cope with the effects of the prolonged El Nino climate.

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MS-22 police barracks in Koroba nears completion

Construction on the Mobile Squad 22 (MS 22) Police Barracks in Koroba is progressing, with commissioning scheduled for December. The project is being funded by the Koroba-Lake Kopiago District Development Authority (DDA) as part of its ongoing push to reinforce law and order in the district.

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NCD citizen surrenders firearm

A good citizen in the National Capital District has been commended by Commander for the National Capital District and Central Province, Benjamin Turi, for willingly surrendering an unlicensed firearm.

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Local gives back to help Island community

Krangket islanders, outside Madang Town will, for the first time, have two new jetties, thanks to one of their very own sons, Allan Los, who is the Provincial Administrator for Eastern Highlands.

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CTPM retain open men’s title

The Corporate Touch Port Moresby Open Men’s Team (CTPM) have retained their national title after defeating NCD Touch at the Bisini Park.

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