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Health Minister assures Allied Health Workers of payments

Health Minister Elias Kapavore assured Parliament this morning that the government is committed to paying the unpaid allowances owed to allied health workers, which date back to 2012.

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Budget session moved to Friday

The country's money plan for next year scheduled to be presented in the National Parliament will happen on Friday.

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7th VoNC attempt unsuccessful

The Opposition's motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape will not be placed on the Notice paper.

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Proposed VoNC amendment

An absolute majority of 79 members voted for the proposed Constitutional amendment on Section 145 of the Constitution which went through a second reading today to protect a sitting prime minister from a Vote of No Confidence after an unsuccessful motion.

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Grave concerns on pension tax exemptions

Grave concerns have been raised about the unfairness of the amendment to the Income Tax Act 1959, exempting judges' pensions from being taxed.

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21 athletes from NSI’s development program to compete in forthcoming Championship

Twenty-one athletes from the National Sports Institute Athlete Development Program [ADP] will be among some of Papua New Guinea’s emerging talents that will compete in the National Championship next month.

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TPA and ICSA to offer better travel experience for international visitors

The responsibility for promoting domestic and international tourism in Papua New Guinea lies with the Tourism Promotion Authority [TPA]. However, this effort requires collaboration from various government agencies and businesses.

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Goroka leads medal tally as Unggai Bena step up after day one of Highlands Regional Youth Games

Hosts of the Inaugural Highlands Regional Youth Games, Goroka District stamped its authority on the first day with a total of 10 medals.

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Opposition’s last attempt at Vote of No Confidence

The Opposition has not given up hope in its attempt to change Government.

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Dr Lino Tom questions the government’s strategy in addressing the country’s escalating law and order

The "unprecedented escalation of law and order and crimes" across the country and particularly in the Enga province today prompted a series of questions from Wabag MP Dr Lino Tom.

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