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Government House partners with local firm ahead of forecasted dry season

A long-standing partnership between Government House and local business house Leon Group of Companies has been further strengthened following a timely donation of water security infrastructure ahead of an expected severe dry season.

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DWU opens new K1.9m Lae dormitory to house medical students

Divine Word University has officially opened a new K1.9 million dormitory in Lae, Morobe, to reduce high rental costs and place its medical students directly next to their practical training ground.

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Madang police boss cautions public servants against corrupt practices

Public servants in Madang Province have been warned against engaging themselves in corrupt practices following the arrest of a PNG Biosecurity Authority officer.

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PM announces K5 million relief support for Manus

Prime Minister James Marape has announced an immediate K5 million National Government relief support package for Manus province following the unusual undersea volcanic activity in the Bismarck Sea.

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Frost threatens food security in Tambul-Nebilyer

Earlier this morning frost damaged food gardens in parts of Tambul-Nebilyer District, Western Highlands.

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Western Highlands leading new approach to ending tribal fights

Western Highlands Province is taking the lead in resolving long-standing tribal conflicts and changing the way tribal disputes are settled, ending violence quickly through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation instead of years of payback.

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ENB and NBC sign MoU for broadcast services

The East New Britain Provincial Government and the National Broadcasting Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to roll out radio and television services in the province.

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East Sepik told to brace for El Niño impact

Governor Allan Bird has urged communities in East Sepik to prepare for the looming El Nino, warning of serious impacts on food and water supplies.

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Farmers happy over sweet potato price relief in Tari-Pori

Farmers in Hayapuga have thanked the Tari-Pori District Development Authority for a K500,000 funding allocation to Wonderland Agristock Limited [WAL], which lifted the farm-gate price of sweet potato [kaukau] from 80 toea to K1.30 per kilogram.

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Northern Corridor road upgrade gains momentum

The Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project, linking Vanimo, Wutung, and Wewak Ports, is gaining momentum as government officials, international partners, and local communities unite to advance one of Papua New Guinea’s most significant infrastructure upgrades.

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