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Patrick Basa declared member-elect for Kabwum electorate

Patrick Basa, registered under the 'Our Party' political party, has been declared the member-elect for Kabwum District, after count 9 in the elimination rounds for the Kabwum by-election at 6:55pm today, with 11, 941 votes.

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Government increases revenue collection

The Government is working to increase revenue collection through tax collection mechanisms among others.

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Ling-Stuckey: PNG debt at K65 billion

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey told Parliament today, the country’s debt stock is projected to sit at K65 billion-kina, by the end of this year.

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Madang PHA chairman responds to concerns

The Chairman of the Madang Provincial Health Authority, Dr Boga Figa; has spoken out for the first time since assuming office in September last year, about the ongoing problems affecting the smooth operation of the Madang Provincial Hospital and the entire Madang PHA.

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CPL Group sells Stop & Shop chain to Taylor Pacific

CPL Group of Companies today announced the sale of its Stop & Shop retail stores, including food service brands Bon Cafe and Fresh Express, to Taylor Pacific Limited, a PNG-based investment company.

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A member elect expected to be declared today in Kabwum by-election

Eliminations have begun for Morobe’s Kabwum by-election.

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Supt. Singura bows out after serving the force for 32 years

After 32 years with the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Morobe Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Jacob Singura officially handed over office and vehicle keys to his successor, Chief Inspector Yonga Yawongan, and bowed out gracefully this week.

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‘We’ve got to start somewhere’: Olam backs youth competition as vital to PNG’s NRL future

Former Melbourne Storm and PNG Kumuls centre Justin Olam has thrown his full support behind the newly established National Youth Competition, calling it a vital first step as Papua New Guinea pushes towards joining the NRL in 2028.

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Polling nearing completion in Usino-Bundi bye- election

Polling for the Usino-Bundi bye- election is expected to be completed today.

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Tarawai Islanders can now access clean bore water

More than 50 households on Tarawai Island now enjoy clean, reliable water, thanks to a community led borewell project

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