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Warring clans sign ceasefire agreement
Two clans from the PNG LNG project site at Hides in Hela Province have officially signed a ceasefire agreement, today, bringing an end to years of tribal conflict that have plagued the Hides area.
Police officers must have blue permits to drive police vehicles
Many police officers around the country are still driving police vehicles without a Police Blue Permit.
District Administrator and Police were attacked in Kerowagi District-Simbu
A violent confrontation erupted on Sunday, August 31st, at approximately 4:30 pm in Druamugl Village, Kerowagi District, Simbu Province.
Community spirit ignites Golden Jubilee celebration at Baro
Excited students, dedicated teachers, and proud parents filled the grounds of the Holy Trinity School of Humanities. They gathered at Baro in the Vanimo Green District to kick off a five-day celebration, honoring Papua New Guinea’s upcoming 50th Independence Anniversary.
Maru: Special Economic Zones key to transforming PNG’s economy
Papua New Guinea must take bold steps to transform its economy and secure full economic independence by 2032, says Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru.
Bougainville marks Patriotic Day
A public holiday is being observed across the region with celebrations underway in Buka today to commemorate the Bougainville Patriotic Day.
Miss Bird of Paradise Sandaun crowned
Vanimo town in West Sepik Province came alive yesterday when they crowned their Inaugural Miss Bird of Paradise Sandaun to be their Cultural Ambassador to Papua New Guinea.
Solar energy lights up remote Western Province communities
Australia’s partnership with the Western Province Partnership is supporting the Government of Papua New Guinea in its efforts to expand access to electricity in rural communities.
Goi announces K4 billion airport upgrade plan
Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi has announced an ambitious plan to modernize Papua New Guinea’s key airports, with a major focus on Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.
Goroka Show receives key support from District Authority
The Goroka District Development Authority [DDA] has stepped in with K150,000 to support the 69th Goroka Show, reinforcing the event’s role as a major economic and cultural highlight for the district and province.