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Historic vote: Parliament approves country’s first medical university
In a landmark decision for the nation’s healthcare and education sectors, the Papua New Guinea Parliament has unanimously passed the bill to establish the country’s first-ever University of Medicine & Health Sciences [UMH] last Thursday.
Ipape impressive in Kumuls win
PNG Kumuls hooker Edwin Ipape was a standout performer in the PNG Kumuls 50-18 victory over the Fiji Bati yesterday in Port Moresby, and recieved the Man of the Match after the game.
Emotional mum watch son shine with Kumuls
A mother’s love knows no bounds - it is a force that drives courage, sacrifice, and unwavering support. For Puri Navu, a widow from the quiet coastal village of Viriolo in Abau District, Central Province, Papua New Guinea that love recently took her on a remarkable journey to witness her son, Gairo Voro, achieve a lifelong dream.
Shoot out in Madang leaves two dead
A shoot-out between Madang police and armed criminals along the Naru section of the Bruce Jephcott [Madang/ Ramu] Highway on Thursday this week has left two criminals dead.
PNGTA warns Teaching Service Commission
PNGTA President Aita Sanangkepe is disappointed over the Teaching Services Commission's rejection of a new MOA recently endorsed by the PNG Teachers Association [PNGTA's] Senior Management Committee, which aimed to address legacy issues and include teacher benefits.
PNG NRL team name faces potential court lawsuit
Papua New Guinea, naming its national rugby league team 'Chiefs could land in an international litigation.
PNG Law Society defends Madang law firm over garnishee dispute
The Papua New Guinea Law Society has come to the defense of a Madang law firm accused of garnishing the accounts of a District Development Authority [DDA].
Madang MP wants law changed to prevent unauthorized garnishee payments
Madang MP Bryan Kramer has called for amendments to the District Development Authority Act 2014, so as to prevent the execution of Garnishee orders without representation by district officers or a representative from the Department of Justice and Attorney General in court.
Prime Minister Marape calls for discipline, integrity and accountability in Parliament
Prime Minister James Marape has urged Members of Parliament to uphold integrity, discipline, and respect for parliamentary processes when conducting debates and representing the people in the National Parliament.
Justice Minister to order probe into Madang garnishee order
An investigation will be carried out into garnishee orders that saw the Bogia district, ordered by the Madang National court - through Bank South Pacific, to pay over 124-thousand-kina after a claim by a law firm in the province.