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PNG set to open 8 Trade Commissions around the world

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru today announced that Papua New Guinea (PNG) will roll out Trade Commission Service this year.

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Government trying its best to improve law and order: Marape

Prime Minister James Marape says the Police force is gradually scaling up to reduce the epidemic law and order catastrophe in the country.

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United Nations condemn Enga killing

The United Nations in Papua New Guinea strongly condemns the killing of 49 people in Enga province on Sunday.

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IRC resolves historic tax dispute with Digicel

The Commissioner General of the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) Sam Koim proudly announces the amicable settlement of a longstanding tax dispute with Digicel Group Holdings Limited (Digicel), marking a significant milestone in the resolution of complex legal challenges.

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Parliament Committee will deliberate on the notice resubmitted by the Opposition to move a motion of no confidence vote against the prime minister

In a space of seven days, the National Parliament Private Members Committee will reconvene to deliberate on all requirements on the notice submitted by the Opposition to move a motion of No Confidence Vote against Prime Minister James Marape.  

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Dela Cruz lays down plans to improve coaching and player development

Newly-appointed PNG Basketball Federation national coaching director Gavin Dela Cruz is focused on achieving several key objectives to enhance coaching and player development under his capacity.

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Belden Namah calls out government on its lack of intervention to addressing law & order issues

Vanimo Green MP Belden Namah asked a series of questions today directed to Prime Minister James Marape on the government’s plans on addressing the ongoing law and order issues in the country.

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PMV operations stop in NCD following the alleged shooting of a bus driver

PMV Bus services ceased operations for more than six hours in the National Capital District yesterday in a show of protest over a route 17 bus driver that was allegedly shot by Police on Saturday [February 17].

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State to refund K95 million to Bank South Pacific

Papua New Guinean’s largest retail bank will get half of K190 million repaid into its account, from additional company tax it paid to the State, in 2022.

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Unorganised workforce to be given training opportunity after signing of PNGTUC and GATI-JS Innovations agreement

The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (PNG TUC) in partnership with Goroka Agribusiness Training Institute have signed a Service Provider Agreement that aims to encourage economic activities in the informal sector.

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