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Prime Minister Marape welcomes court ruling on Kumul Petroleum leadership

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed today’s National Court ruling confirming that the former Chairman of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL], Dr Benedict Yaru, has no legal standing to continue in that role, having already served the maximum terms permitted under the law.

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Deteriorating Mt Wiri section of the Mendi Kandep road to be upgraded

The Mt Wiri stretch of the Mendi-Kandep Highway, which has been a growing concern for the travelling public, is set to undergo major rehabilitation works soon.

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NCD PHA in full support of vaccination campaign

As the polio vaccination campaign is launched throughout the country, the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCD PHA] is in full support to roll out its campaign in the Nation’s Capital.

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Madang Provincial Hospital receives much-needed medical drugs

A recent armed hold-up along Madang's Bruce Jephcot Highway has led a group of like- minded Madang citizens to get together and seek possible ways of sourcing help for the provincial hospital.

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Wells calls time after 44 years of dedicated service to swimming

After 56 remarkable years in Papua New Guinea, Elizabeth Wells, MBE, president of PNG Swimming, has officially retired, closing a chapter defined by 44 years of volunteer service in sports administration and coaching, particularly in the sport of swimming.

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Wau Waria reflects on its role in shaping PNG with 50th Independence in sight

Wau Waria, Morobe's new district, making it the 10th district of the Province, holds a special place in the heart of PNG's history, where it helped shape the economy and the Independence story of PNG.

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Milne Bay health authority moves to short-term contracts amid funding crunch

The Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority has decided to place some local contract officers on short-term arrangements as part of a strategy to keep health services running during severe financial constraints.

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Psychiatrist condemns Unitech students for harassing mental health patient

Leading psychiatrist Dr Goiba Teinang has condemned male students of the PNG University of Technology for mocking, sexually harassing, and manhandling his 20-year-old patient, Louise Wamas.

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Kapmawal slams school arson, praises police for swift arrests

The Chairman of Education for the East Sepik Provincial Assembly and President of East Yangoru LLG, Jackson Kapmawal, has condemned recent arson attacks on schools in the province.

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TSC visits Gobo School of Excellence

A landmark initiative to establish the Gobo School of Excellence in Jiwaka has received a strong endorsement from the Teaching Service Commission.

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