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PNG moves to embrace electric vehicles as key step towards 2030 carbon emission goals

Papua New Guinea is looking at transforming its transport sector to a low carbon transportation and climate resilient development to reduce its net emissions by 2030.

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Former MP leads in Central Bougainville by-election

Former two-term MP and state Minister, Jimmy Miringtoro, is in a commanding lead following conclusion of 39 counts of the first-preference votes in the Central Bougainville by-election.

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PNGDF steps up border focus in Sandaun

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force is refocusing its attention on the provinces along the International Border to tighten security.

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Man dies in fatal vehicle accident

Speeding kills, and so does drink driving.

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Woman exploiting Papua New Guineans charged

A woman who allegedly lured Papua New Guinea nationals to Australia with fake scholarships before exploiting them has been charged with debt bondage and other human trafficking offences.

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Reserve police officer arrested for sexual assault in Kundiawa

A 60-year-old reserve constable attached to Kundiawa Police Station was recently arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a girl at the Family Sexual Violence Unit [FSVU] office at the Kundiawa Police Station on December 25, 2024.

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Court to rule on Panguna Mine landowners’ lawsuit progress

Bougainville landowners and affected communities surrounding the Panguna Mine site are expecting a ruling from the National Court that will determine the faith of their class action Lawsuit against Riot Tinto and Bougainville Copper Limited [BCL].

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Young Wutung man found dead in Jayapura

A young man from Wutung Village in Vanimo West Sepik Province was found dead yesterday in Kotaraja outside of Jayapura City, Papua Province of Indonesia

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IRC urges public to report GST Zero Rating issues to ensure policy continuation

The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] is calling on consumers to cooperate by reporting any complaints regarding the Goods and Services Tax [GST] Zero Rating Initiative.

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Milne Bay artists return from historic MET gallery opening in New York

A group of Milne Bay artists representing the Massim Museum and Art Gallery have returned to Papua New Guinea after participating in the prestigious reopening of the Oceanic Gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art [MET] in New York City.

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