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Prime Minister James Marape has commended Lihir Gold Limited, a subsidiary of Newmont Corporation, for its substantial corporate tax payment of US$55.8 million [approximately K213 million] to Internal Revenue Commission [IRC], reflecting its continued commitment to contributing meaningfully to the national economy.

Counting for the Court-ordered Aitape-Lumi By-election commenced yesterday [Saturday, August 2] in Aitape Town.

Three Independent candidates have taken the lead following the completion of the primary count for the Porgera-Paiela Open by-election.

The PNG Electoral Commission continues to remain tight-lipped on one or two election- related issues arising from the Usino/ Bundi by-election.

The government has officially made the Final Investment Decision [FID] for the long-awaited Pacific Lime and Cement [PLC] project, located on the island between Kido and Lealea, Central Province.

Prime Minister James Marape has dismissed claims by Ialibu-Pangia MP and former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, stating that the ongoing Opposition leadership dispute is an internal matter and not influenced by the Government.

Prime Minister James Marape has commended the mining and petroleum industry for its continued contribution to Papua New Guinea’s development over the past 50 years, calling it a cornerstone of national progress and economic resilience.

Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai yesterday formally returned the writs for the 2025 Motu Koita Assembly Elections to the Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Soroi Eoe, marking the official conclusion of a successful election process.

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.

As of 6pm this afternoon, a total of 29 Ballot Boxes were counted for the Pogera Paela by Election in the Enga Province.