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The Commander for the PNG Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara has refuted claims made by soldiers that they have not been provided food for the last six weeks.

A landslide that occurred last night in Mendi, Southern Highlands destroyed crops and several homes and properties.

The Waigani Committal Court has issued a Warrant of Arrest for three suspects who were allegedly involved in the murder and rape of Margaret Gamaru Gabriel, along the Baruni Settlement, in Port Moresby earlier this year, after escaping from police custody.

The former principal of Aiome Anglican Secondary School, Francis Kumo has been arrested and charged for misappropriating school funds and for Abuse of Office.

Detainees at the Vanimo Correctional Institution Service have raised concerns of overcrowding in the cell blocks they are assigned in.

A first ever book on Law and Medical Ethics and research in PNG was launched yesterday in Port Moresby.

The traditional Manam Council of Chiefs in the Bogia District of Madang Province, which is locally referred to as the Kukurais, was given recognition by the Madang Provincial Government last Saturday, in a ceremony hosted at Yassa Village.

The Tukunjup Tribe of Upper Mendi LLG in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province has paid compensation to the family of slain cop, late Constable Noah Biape.

Prime Minister nominee Sir Peter Ipatas is appealing to all members of the Pangu coalition Government to consider a change of leadership come next Tuesday.

The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah, said that when tourists visit a country, they always draw conclusions depending on the first impression. And that first is always the lasting impression.