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Grade 12 selection system questioned

Grade 12 students from rural areas are deprived of a fair shot into tertiary institutions by the new selection system, leaving teachers deeply concerned.

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3% salary increase for public servants commencing January 2026

Public Servants will soon have a 3 percent general salary increase starting January 2026.

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Jiwaka police warn public against roadblocks as LLG polling continues

The Secretary for the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government has responded to a petition presented by Anglimp LLG President Nicholas Koruwa, saying the matter will be addressed after the current LLG elections.

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Heli Solutions CEO appointed deputy chair of Tourism Promotion Authority

Captain James Pima, Chief Executive Officer of national aviation company Heli Solutions, has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Authority [TPA].

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Controversial company supplying medicines still in operation

A logistics company dubbed a "bad actor" in the 2019 Public Accounts Committee [PAC] inquiry into the health sector's supply, procurement, and distribution of medical supplies is alleged to still be operating.

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VONC motion submitted to Parliament Speakers office

A vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape is expected to be introduced in Parliament today, as the Opposition pushes ahead with its bid to change the country’s leadership.

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Deaths at Lae Hospital after nearly 20-Hour blackout

Parliament heard today that seven people died at Lae's Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital as a result of almost 20-hours of blackout and a non-functioning generator.

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The Prime Minister says auditors will track funds

Chuave MP James Nomane has accused the Government of selectively releasing district funds, claiming the national budget has been “weaponised” to marginalise certain electorates.

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105 foreign nationals deported out of Morobe today

A total of 105 foreign nationals -104 men and one woman are being deported from Lae to Port Moresby for their involvement in illegal alluvial mining at Sambio village in the Mumeng LLG of Bulolo District.

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Toroama: Cocoa key to Bougainville’s economic independence

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to driving economic independence through agriculture, particularly through the cocoa industry, as he addressed the 8th Bougainville Chocolate Festival at Hutjena Oval today.

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