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More than 38,000 students nationwide sat for the Grade 12 Written Expression Examination, today.

The Autonomous Bougainville Government will soon gain greater control over its forestry resources following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Papua New Guinea’s national government.

A father and his young son, believed to be between 5 and 6 years old, were killed on Sunday morning after their home was set ablaze during a violent ethnic clash at 8 Mile back road, Port Moresby.

Papua New Guinea will tomorrow welcome New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a three-day state visit, marking a historic step in strengthening bilateral relations ahead of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in September.

The Motu Koita Assembly has ordered the immediate shutdown of Hanuabada market on Sundays following growing concerns over unhygienic conditions and the erosion of cultural values in the historic village.

For more than half a century, Chief Mel Numdi has carried the hopes of his people in Western Highlands Province, leading them through colonial rule, witnessing the birth of an independent Papua New Guinea, and guiding them through decades of change. In his early 90s, the nation’s longest-serving councillor has never lost an election, yet as PNG prepares to mark 50 years of independence, he quietly waits for one thing he has never received: recognition for a lifetime of leadership.

The National Government says it was not informed of a major transaction involving Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML], Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited [KMHL], and Kingston Resources for the K160 million acquisition of the Misima Gold and Silver Mine in Milne Bay Province.

Preparations are progressing at the Opotio Rimoru Hall in Walium Station for the counting of votes for the Usino-Bundi by-election.

Alotau District has officially handed over K1.8 million worth of assets to its newly formed business arm, Alotau District Corporation Limited [ADCL], as part of efforts to drive local economic growth.

Papua New Guinea is in the process of finalising its participation at next year's international tournaments hosted by the Federation of International Touch.