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MP Iduhu calls for suspension of 50th Independence events over safety concerns

Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu has called for a suspension of entertainment events linked to the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, citing growing public safety concerns after chaotic scenes unfolded at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium last night.

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Western province leaders unite to back K394 million road projects

Leaders from Western Province have pledged unified support to ensure the successful delivery of three major road projects recently announced by Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML], worth a total of K394 million.

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Masiu alive and well: fake facebook poster to be prosecuted, says Police Minister

Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu, is alive and recovering well following precautionary medical treatment in Cairns, Australia, despite a fake social media post claiming otherwise.

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Komara punish 10-man Hekari to stay top of the table

Gulf Komara have solidified their status as serious title contenders in the 2025 Premier Soccer League following a clinical 2-0 victory over Hekari United in Round 6 at the PNG Football Stadium on Saturday.

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Students and teachers petition Simbu police chief over law and order crisis

Students and teachers of Karamui High School in the remote Salt-Nomane Karamui District have formally petitioned Simbu Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang to address the deteriorating law and order situation in the area.

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Counting for Kabwum by-election to be held in Lae

Counting for the Kabwum By-election will take place at the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium’s indoor complex in Lae, with an estimated two days for Primary counts and one day for quality checks, before going into the elimination rounds.

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SMEs in Mandan community receive K40,000 from SME Corporation

Two SME groups from Jiwaka province have received a total of K40, 000 as seed capital to start their own business.

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PM Marape reaffirms stronger ties with United States, eyes high-level dialogue

Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea will continue to strengthen its bilateral relationship with the United States, highlighting the importance of existing and future American investments in the country.

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Governor Undialu commends landowner firms for gaining ground in BSP shareholding

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has congratulated Petroleum Resources Kutubu Ltd [PRK], Gas Resources Gigira Ltd [GRGL], and the wider family of MRDC-managed landowner companies for their strong and strategic positioning in BSP Financial Group Ltd.

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PNG soldiers retrace historic 1975 ‘Exercise Antap Lo Ol’ ahead of 50th independence anniversary

Soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] are retracing the historic 1975 “Exercise Antap Lo Ol,” a symbolic journey that originally marked the lead-up to PNG’s independence.

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