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Igitoi says allowance provided only for enumerators on recruitment list

National Statistician John Igitoi has clarified that there is a limited number of enumerators recruited for the population census operations.

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Census gets underway nationwide

Prime Minister James Marape, officially kicked off the 2024 National Census by being the first to be interviewed and counted.

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Poverty stricken youth turn to criminal activities to merely survive

The Baruni Dump area in the National Capital District is home to hundreds of people who live in extreme poverty.

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Fiji make ideal start with a dominant 5-1 win over PNG

Fiji have made a strong statement in the OFC Men's Nations Cup following a 5-1 victory over Papua New Guinea in the Group B match.

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Reigning premier’s extend winning streak

Digicel ExxonMobil Cup champions Enga Mioks have stretched their winning record to sixth consecutive wins after demolishing Gulf Isou, 62-10 yesterday.

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PNG and New Zealand PM’s hold one hour bilateral meeting

With Papua New Guinea becoming more prone to natural disasters, asking for more technical assistance in this area is an agenda James Marape ensured he had to bring to the table when meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon Christopher today.

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Governor General wishes King Charles III well on his official birthday

Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has conveyed on behalf of the nation, his congratulatory message to King Charles III, on the occasion of the King’s official birthday this long weekend.

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Bougainville Foundation Day commemoration and BCPC consultation underway

Today marks 18 years since the former North Solomon's Province of Papua New Guinea established an Autonomous Government formerly recognized as the Autonomous Bougainville Government in 2005.

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Government introduces new voting methods for LLG President elections

The voting of Presidents in July's Local Level Government election will be a little different from previous LLG elections.

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Training for census enumerators in West New Britain gets underway

“Most LLGs don’t have baseline data available right now. We don’t have primary data.

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