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Buang people told to be vigilant

Bulolo MP Sam Basil Junior has urged his people to be vigilant when traveling their road during the rainy period because of the mountainous vegetation. The call comes in the midst of the recent death of a grade 10 student in a car accident caused by a landslip along the Buang back road. A frustrated […]

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Urgent parliament recall

The National Parliament has been urgently told to recall on Tuesday, 8th April 2025 by the Supreme Court. According to a notice issued on Tuesday afternoon by Clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa, notified that this was in compliance with the order of the Supreme Court dated 31st March. A gazette notice accompanied this recall notice, […]

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Young boy electrocuted in Madang

A nine-year-old boy was electrocuted to death in Madang Province early this week after accidently stepping on a fallen powerline. The incident occured at his family residence in Mis village, outside Madang town after attending school. Deceased identified as Pitiyak Sonn, was rushed to Madang Provincial Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. PNG Power […]

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Pomat, Iguan and Committee Members must resign, says Temu

Abau MP Sir Puka Temu has called on Speaker Job Pomat, Deputy Speaker Koni Iguan and the five members of the Private Business Committee (PBC) to resign in light of the Supreme Court ruling declaring their collective actions unconstitutional. The PBC members include: Hela Governor Phillip Undialu (Chairman), Southern Highlands Governor William Powi (Deputy), Manus […]

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PM Marape: VONC game on

Prime Minister James Marape says the Pangu led Government will allow the Vote of No Confidence to be entertain on the floor of Parliament come April 8th. PM Marape says Pangu and it’s coalition partners will not challenge the matter in court. Mr Marape says this is a parliamentary Process and must happen as a […]

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Fiji trade delegate highlights PNG’s agricultural potential for export

Papua New Guinea has a huge agricultural potential that can tap into the Fiji market and supply its agricultural products. A visiting delegate from Fiji who was among thirty [30] people on a trade mission to Port Moresby from March 23rd to 27th, has revealed this, highlighting PNG’s agriculture and resource potential as huge compared […]

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A second chance at life: Marchella’s journey to healing

Epeanda Urban Clinic, located in Southern Highlands Province, stands as a beacon of hope for many, providing integrated healthcare that ensures individuals receive timely and holistic clinical services. Through the Sexual & Reproductive Health Integration Project [SRHIP], the clinic has strengthened its capacity to diagnose and manage HIV and other sexually transmitted infections [STIs], offering […]

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Kapavore visits Jiwaka site for level five hospital

Health Minister Elias Kapavore visited Jiwaka Province on Sunday, to check the site for the new Level 5 provincial hospital. This visit follows an agreement signed last year between the Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority [JPHA], the Health Ministry, the Catholic Archdiocese, and the Government to make the hospital a reality. Mr Kapavore highlighted that the […]

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Maru orders K38million repayment from resource group

The Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru has issued a directive to the East New Britain Resource group, demanding the repayment of over K38 million owed to oil palm farmers in East New Britain province. The Minister has set a strict four-week deadline for the resource group to settle these outstanding debts, or […]

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Minister Kapavore refutes drug shortage claims  

Health Minister Elias Kapavore has strongly rejected social media speculations about a drug shortage in the country. Minister Kapavore reassured that the Marape Rosso government, through the Health Ministry is doing a major public health reset to restore confidence and trust in the health system of the country. He said the current government is committing […]