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Unnecessary trauma cases burden Milne Bay’s health system

A rise in trauma cases for Milne Bay has been described as an ‘unnecessary burden’ on the province’s healthcare system, at least for the Alotau Provincial Hospital.

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Grade 8 Exams to start on Monday, but some dates may shift

The Department of Education has confirmed that the 2025 Grade 8 National Examinations are set to start on Monday, 20th October, but some schools may need to adjust exam dates slightly if papers are delayed

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Milne Bay moves to deliver exam papers before Monday


While Milne Bay's Grade 8 examination papers have arrived this Friday afternoon, the challenge to deliver them to schools remains a worry this weekend before exams get underway on Monday.
A total 5863 Grade 8 students will sit the exams next week for Milne Bay.

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Milne Bay PHA reintroduces fees to meet funding gaps

The Milne Bay Provincial Health has reintroduced user pay fees for its services, a last resort to fill in funding gaps to keep its operations running.

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PNG Basketballers raise bar in Honiara

The performance of the country's basketball teams (both men and women) in the FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup this week can't go unnoticed.

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Five Grade 10 students plead guilty to liquor offences

Five Grade 10 students from Kundiawa Lutheran Day Secondary School have pleaded guilty to liquor-related offences at the Kundiawa District Court on Wednesday.

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Parkop demands stronger action for child protection

Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youth and NCD Governor Powes Parkop, has called for stronger government leadership in protecting Papua New Guinea's children and youth.

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Manolos Aviation yet to receive grade 8 exam papers for 140 rural schools in Morobe

The clock is ticking with 2 days and the remaining hours of today [Friday, 17th October], for the grade eight examination papers to be delivered to the 140 rural schools across Morobe Province.

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Justic Ellis orders immediate ceasefire in Wapenamanda

A National Court judge has ordered for an immediate ceasefire within 7 days of a tribal fight between two warring tribes in Wapenamanda district in Enga.

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PNG Lewa made a hard win in their historic home ODI series

The PNG Lewas had a hard-fought three-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates Women in Wednesday’s ICC Women’s ODI Series match 2 at Amini Park, Port Moresby.

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