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Families receive bodies of loved ones perished in Sarawagat plane crash

While the country was set to welcome the long Easter weekend on Thursday, the 17th of April, broken-hearted families of three of the five people who perished in the P2-Sam plane that crashed in the Sarawagat Range of Morobe on the eve of Christmas last year, heartily grieved upon the sight of the bodies of […]

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Duo swept away by flooding river in Raikos District

Search is continuing along the coastline and waters of Raikos District in Madang Province for two men who were washed away by a flooding river on Thursday afternoon. The search team comprising policemen from the Northern Mobile Group who are on deployment to Basamuk, health workers, company workers and immediate family members of the missing […]

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Taiwan supports EHP with K400,000 worth of solar lighting equipment

The Taiwan Government has supported Eastern Highlands Province with Solar Lighting equipment worth over K400,000 The presentation of the equipment was done yesterday [Friday] in Goroka by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in PNG Representative Ben Wang. “The Taiwanese government with a spirit of compassion and care has long regarded PNG as one of […]

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Muthuvel: Honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ

West New Britain Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel says Jesus Christ’s resurrection is very important as it represents the promise of a new life for the world. He emphasized that this new life offers hope and guidance to all, as Jesus has already overcome sin on behalf of humanity. And, his sacrifice paves the way for individuals […]

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Bougainville Black Orchids shine at Sports Tok 7s Tournament in Port Moresby

Bougainville’s Pride, the Bougainville Black Orchids 7s Team made a strong impression on the opening day of the Sports Tok 7s Tournament at Bava Park, showcasing their skills and determination with a series of commendable victories. Both the Senior and Under 20 teams rallied for success, laying a solid foundation for future achievements. On Day […]

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Western Highlands police launches Easter operation

Police Western Highlands with a manpower of about 360 men and women are now out in full force this Easter period. The Easter operation for the province was launched yesterday where the Western Highlands Provincial Police Command came out to the city of Mt H agen and showed their strength for this period. The show […]

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Tonpi urges people to work hard and live a honest life

During this Easter, Mendi-Munihu MP Raphael Tonpi has encouraged everyone to work diligently in whatever capacity they have been blessed. Mr. Tonpi challenged parents to set a positive example for their children. “Strive to provide for your family; students dedicate yourselves to your studies to foster hope for your families and communities,” he stated. Mr […]

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PNG UoT first to petition OC through proper democratic process

The PNG University of Technology [UoT] Students’ Representative Senate has successfully petitioned the office of the Ombudsman Commission [OC] on Thursday, the 17th of April 2025, which makes them the first tertiary institution in the country to follow proper democratic process to exercise their rights. Speaking on behalf of all the students, the Unitech SRS […]

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Yangoru-Saussia MP launches Tangori police station redevelopment project

Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority [DDA] will fund a modern police station for Tangori along Sepik Highway in Numbo Local Level. This is the district’s continuous effort to fight law and order issues in the district and along the main Sepik Highway. Local MP, Richard Maru officially opened the project on Good Friday [yesterday] as part […]

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Minimum wage board gathers community voices in Manus for wage review

The minimum wage board, an independent body established by the National Government held its regional consultation in Manus this week. This is to review the national minimum wage rate of K3.50 per hour and gather insights from the local community. The board consists of a diverse group of representatives from key stakeholder organizations, including the […]