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Provincial Education Authorities directed to immediately sort teachers’ pay issue
Provincial Education Authorities are being held responsible by Education Minister Lukas Dekena for the issue of teachers being removed from the payroll on May 17
Gulf provincial government signs MOA for census
The National Statistical Office has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Gulf Provincial Government to ensure the National Population Census is conducted in the province.
Landslides affects flow of traffic in Southern Highlands
The National Highway, Mendi Tambul, and the Hiri Lai Roads have experienced landslides at different points, causing disruptions to the traffic flow.
Conviction quashed
A Malaysian national has successfully appealed in the National Court in Waigani for his district court conviction to be quashed.
Prime Minister announces establishment of Taskforce Shield to investigate retirement savings
The Government has established a Task Force to investigate allegations of losses totaling K222 million in retirement savings. Prime Minister James Marape announced the formation of the Task Force to safeguard national investments and ensure accountability.
Muruks suffer first loss at the hands of defending premiers
Reigning Digicel ExxonMobil Cup champions Enga Mioks pulled off an upset with a 22-14 win over competition leader Mendi Muruks.
PNG lifts World Cup preparations with the service of former Zimbabwe coach
Papua New Guinea Barramundis have boosted their ICC T20 World Cup campaign with the inclusion of former West Indies cricketer and Trinidadian all-rounder Phil Simmons as part of their coaching staff.
Hunters surge into top 6
PNG Hunter's formidable run in Queensland Rugby League competition continues to show promising signs after earning a 36-18 victory over Ipswich Jets.
PNG CORE concerned about the introduction of Gold Police if the National Gold Corporation Bill is passed
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) has expressed alarm about the proposed introduction of a "gold police" that will come about if the proposed National Gold Corporation Bill is passed.
“I am not a millionaire” Prime Minister Marape
Prime Minister James Marape has denied a viral social media post, naming him as the richest Papua New Guinean.