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ABG general elections polling set to commence, campaign ends tonight

The Office of Bougainville Electoral Commission has confirmed that polling will now take place tomorrow Friday, September 5th, 2025.

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Madang police prepares to launch Independence Operation

Madang police have begun preparations for a special Independence Operation.

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Priest dies after 54 years of services to PNG

A Catholic Priest who has spent 54 years in remote and rural areas of PNG helping people in spiritual, social and material development has passed on..

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WHO regional director visits WHP to support polio response

The Regional Director of the World Health Organization [WHO] for the Western Pacific Region, Dr Saia Mau Piukala, visited Western Highlands Province this week.

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Milne Bay PHA celebrates 50th pre-independence anniversary

The Alotau Provincial Hospital was abuzz on Tuesday, staff of the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority holding pre-Independence celebrations.

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Yangoru-Saussia public service housing project nears halfway mark

The public service housing project for the Yangoru-Saussia District in the East Sepik is making steady progress, with four of the planned eight houses now completed.

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Holy Trinity students in Vanimo revive traditional cooking

Students at the Holy Trinity School of Humanities in Baro, Vanimo Green District, today took centre stage in showcasing traditional cooking styles as part of the Pre-Independence celebrations leading up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary on 16th September.

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UN Chief commends PNG’s unity on 50th Anniversary, promises to amplify pacific voices

United Nations [UN] Secretary-General António Guterres lauded Papua New Guinea's 50-year journey of forging national unity from profound diversity, highlighting the nation's story as proof that differences can be a greatest strength.

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UN praises PNG’s human rights steps, urges greater inclusion for women

The Secretary General of the United Nations His Excellency Antonio Guterres has commended Papua New Guinea for its significant progress in peacebuilding and human rights.

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Bougainville peace process lauded by UN Secretary-General

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended both Papua New Guinea and Bougainville for their ongoing efforts in the Bougainville Peace Agreement process,

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