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Government to make known Emergency orders under SOE

The orders to be implemented under the 14 days’ state of emergency [SOE] in the nation’s capital will be made known by the SOE Controller Donald Yamasombi this afternoon.

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Technical glitch a government lie: Opposition

Opposition Members of Parliament claim the reason given by the executive government and its agencies on the pay cut of public servants’ salary this week are all lies.

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Government declares 14-day State of Emergency for National Capital District

The National Executive Council has announced a 14-day State of Emergency (SOE) effective today for the National Capital District.

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Public servants pay cut was human error: Prime Minister Marape

The pay cut experienced by thousands of public servants in the first take home pay for 2024 could have been avoided.

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A normal day for Kimbe town

City Pharmacy Limited stores and the major banks in Kimbe town are closed for business today.

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Business in Madang partially closed

Several business houses in Madang town including government offices and the banks are closed today in fear of being attacked by opportunists.

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Two dead after attempts to break into shops in Lae

Following intelligence reports, combined joint security personnel in the country’s second largest city were on guard early this morning to prevent break and enter of shops.

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Port Moresby in shut down mood following Wednesday lawlessness

Hours of lawlessness on Wednesday has turned the buzzing city of Port Moresby to a ghost town this morning.

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Marape to be first prime minister to address Australia Parliament

Prime Minister James Marape will become the first island leader in the Pacific to address the Australian Federal Parliament next month.

Prime Minister James Marape will become the first island leader in the Pacific to address the Australian Federal Parliament next month.

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Prison visitors turned drug smugglers caught in Western Highlands 

Three prison visitors’ unsuccessful attempt to smuggle marijuana to an inmate will now throw them in the same prison.

Three prison visitors’ unsuccessful attempt to smuggle marijuana to an inmate will now throw them in the same prison.  

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