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Joseph Lelang appointed as Minister for Rural and Economic Development

Former Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang is the Minister for Rural and Economic development, a new ministry created under the Marape-Rosso government.

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PNGTUC calls for greater protection of women in workforce

The PNG Trade Union Congress has thrown its support behind women who face sexual harassment and intimidation in the work place - calling on relevant agencies to address this issue as a matter of top priority.

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Public Servants salaries soon to be managed by Department of Personnel Management:

The Department of Personnel Management is currently working on transferring the public service payroll system from the Department of Finance to the Department of Personnel Management.

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Tanabi departs Hunters to pursue new career path in Australia

SP Hunters second-row Sherwin Tanabi was released by the club early this year upon request to study abroad.

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Nationwide fuel shortage worries companies

Fuel shortage hitting cross sectors of the economy can burn out employment when companies turn to save operational cost by laying off workers.

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Historic first sees Ward councilor’s on government payroll beginning this fortnight

Seven thousand two hundred and seventy seven Local Level Government councils (LLG) will be put on the Government’s Ascender payroll system for the first time since independence.

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PNGRFL meets international rugby league compliance

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] is pleased with the completion and meeting of compliance obligations with the International Rugby League (IRL) after its 2023 audit submission.

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Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa announces 14 men shadow cabinet

The Opposition has finally announced it's new look shadow cabinet, which consists of some senior members of the current Parliament.

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Daru local charged and detained for conspiring to human trafficking

Two African men from Senegal and their local accomplice from Daru were intercepted by PNG Immigration and the Transnational crime unit over the weekend at a settlement in Daru, Western Province.

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Funding woes delay LLG election preparations

Funding delays have prolonged the PNG Electoral Commission from carrying out ward roll updates for the 2024 Local Level Government Elections.

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