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Aiton backs young playmaker ahead of crucial Dolphins clash
PNG Hunters head coach Paul Aiton has thrown his support behind rising five-eighth Gairo Voro, urging the young playmaker to lift his defensive game ahead of Sunday's crucial Hostplus Cup clash against the Redcliffe Dolphins.
Black out forces Parliament to adjourn
Parliament was swamped in darkness, following a black out a few minutes into prayer time this morning.
Court orders prison records be corrected by June 13
The Waigani National Court has ordered Bomana Correctional Institution to update the detention records of inmate Donald Steven Joe by Friday, June 13th, after finding his release date had been wrongly calculated.
Public urged to work with police to tackle crime in NCD and Central Province
Residents of the National Capital District [NCD] and Central Province are being urged to work closely with police to help fight crime and ensure better service delivery across the region.
Marape to present report on police in Parliament
A full report on the performance of the Royal PNG Constabulary , under the leadership of Commissioner David Manning will be presented to parliament.
Alleged glitch in IRC not investigated: Ling-Stuckey
The Government through the Treasury Department did not conduct any investigation into the alleged "glitches" at the Internal Revenue Commission.
Arore questions colonial-era executions at Higaturu
The alleged beheading and public hanging of about 20 Orokaiva men at Higaturu station, in Northern Province, during the colonial era was raised in Parliament today.
Marape to present report on his government’s performance
Prime Minister James Marape is expected to present a report to Parliament this week, outlining his government’s achievements since taking office in 2019. He was responding to Deputy Opposition Leader and Chuave MP James Nomane’s questions on what the Government has done to improve the livelihoods of the people, and the creation of jobs:
Milne Bay launches tetanus program
Low immunization coverage rates for Papua New Guinea in recent years and a spike in deaths have seen the rollout of tetanus vaccination targeting women and girls of child bearing age between 15 and - 45years old.
Bougainville hopeful ahead of Burnham talks
Bougainville’s Attorney General and Justice and Independence Mission Implementation Minister, Ezekiel Masatt, is optimistic the third round of moderated talks between the National Government and the ABG, will find some middle ground on issues which remain sticking points between the two parties.