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Aopi appointed as new KPHL Board Chairman

Prime Minister James Marape has announced the appointment of Gerea Aopi as the new Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL] Board Chairman.

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Yakasa commends security forces as Porgera-Paiela polling nears end

The Pogera Paiela by-election has concluded its third day of polling today with only 2 boxes left. This is for the Paiela Hewa and Pogera Rural LLGs.

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Polling for Usino-Bundi by-election set to begin tomorrow

Polling for the Usino-Bundi by-election is set to begin tomorrow, with polling teams for Bundi Local Level Government [LLG] and Usino LLG set to depart Walium Station by helicopter at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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MP Iduhu calls for suspension of 50th Independence events over safety concerns

Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu has called for a suspension of entertainment events linked to the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, citing growing public safety concerns after chaotic scenes unfolded at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium last night.

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Western province leaders unite to back K394 million road projects

Leaders from Western Province have pledged unified support to ensure the successful delivery of three major road projects recently announced by Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML], worth a total of K394 million.

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Masiu alive and well: fake facebook poster to be prosecuted, says Police Minister

Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu, is alive and recovering well following precautionary medical treatment in Cairns, Australia, despite a fake social media post claiming otherwise.

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Komara punish 10-man Hekari to stay top of the table

Gulf Komara have solidified their status as serious title contenders in the 2025 Premier Soccer League following a clinical 2-0 victory over Hekari United in Round 6 at the PNG Football Stadium on Saturday.

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Students and teachers petition Simbu police chief over law and order crisis

Students and teachers of Karamui High School in the remote Salt-Nomane Karamui District have formally petitioned Simbu Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang to address the deteriorating law and order situation in the area.

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Counting for Kabwum by-election to be held in Lae

Counting for the Kabwum By-election will take place at the Sir Ignatius Kilage stadium’s indoor complex in Lae, with an estimated two days for Primary counts and one day for quality checks, before going into the elimination rounds.

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SMEs in Mandan community receive K40,000 from SME Corporation

Two SME groups from Jiwaka province have received a total of K40, 000 as seed capital to start their own business.

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