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Madang hospital issues final call to claim seven unclaimed bodies
The Madang Provincial Hospital has issued a final notice to families and relatives of seven unclaimed bodies in its mortuary, warning that the bodies will be buried in a mass grave if not collected soon.
Porgera Paiela by-election counting starts
As of 6pm this afternoon, a total of 29 Ballot Boxes were counted for the Pogera Paela by Election in the Enga Province.
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.
Government increases revenue collection
The Government is working to increase revenue collection through tax collection mechanisms among others.
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.
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.
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.
A member elect expected to be declared today in Kabwum by-election
Eliminations have begun for Morobe’s Kabwum by-election.
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.
‘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.