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Cardinal Ribat represents PNG and Solomon Islands at Vatican conclave to elect new Pope

Papua New Guinea's Cardinal Sir John Ribat was among the first to arrive at the Vatican ahead of the Conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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PNG appoints Seline Leo-Lohia as Trade Commissioner to Indonesia to strengthen bilateral economic ties


Prime Minister James Marape has announced the appointment of Seline Leo-Lohia as the new Trade Commissioner of Papua New Guinea to the Republic of Indonesia, following approval by the National Executive Council [NEC].

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Wewak port foreshore protection project completed

Wewak Port is now better protected against rising sea levels and intensified storm surges following the successful completion of the Wewak Port Foreshore Protection Project in East Sepik Province.

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Bayune secondary receives new truck from Bulolo MP

Bayune Secondary School in the Bulolo District of Morobe Province received a boost to student transport last week, as local MP Sam Basil Jr officially handed over the keys to a new truck during a presentation ceremony on the school grounds.

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Regional implications of U.S tariff a concern, says BSP

The recently announced United States Government tariffs on Papua New Guinea is limited, however the broader regional implications are more concerning.

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NPL announced as new naming rights sponsor for Enga Mioks

New Porgera Limited [NPL] is now the new naming rights sponsor of the Enga Mioks Rugby Football League Club [RFLC] franchise in the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup.

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Arore hails out-going presidents of Ijivitari

Member for Ijivitari David Arore has thanked the three out-going presidents of the electorate as they go in to defend their seats in the 2025 Local Level Government elections.

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Madang hospital scales down services amid ongoing water crisis

The Madang Provincial Hospital has scaled down its operations due to a prolonged water shortage affecting the entire town.

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Oro provincial government restricts alcohol trading

The Oro provincial government has imposed restrictions on alcohol trading in the province, following escalating law and order issues in the province.

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Jiwaka PHA receives 5 new ambulances

Health services in Jimi District are set to improve following the donation of five new ambulances, made possible through support from the Jimi District Development Authority [DDA] and other partners.

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