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Solar lights boost church services in Nipa Kutubu

Pastors in remote parts of Nembi Plateau LLG are set to improve night services and prepare sermons after receiving solar lights from community leader Fiebik Kilip. The presentations were done at Topua Village.

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K3m spark for Vanimo Free Trade Zone, but massive infrastructure hurdles remain

A 20-year political promise moved a step closer to fruition as the Vanimo Free Trade Zone [FTZ] secured a K3 million operational startup fund from the Vanimo-Green District Development Authority [DDA].

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K120m waterfront overhaul to launch PNG fisheries to international standards

Papua New Guinea’s fisheries sector is on the brink of a massive economic and educational upgrade. National Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Jelta Wong, officially broke ground yesterday on a K120 million redevelopment of the National Fisheries College [NFC] waterfront in Kavieng.

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Police confiscate illicit alcohol in Mt Hagen

The growing sale and consumption of illicit alcohol in Mt Hagen city has become a major concern for police, with authorities blaming the illegal liquor for increasing social disorder and lawlessness in the province.

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Young Ireng to represent PNG at Asia Pacific Amateur Championship

Young golf sensation, Jabez Ireng will be representing Papua New Guinea at the upcoming Asia Pacific Amateur Championship in New Zealand, from May 23- 30.

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Coates to push for Kumuls debut at World Cup

Star rookie Phillip Coates will be lapping up any more NRL chances that come his way in 2026 as he pushes his case for a World Cup spot with the PNG Kumuls.

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Suspect shot by accomplices following Manu armed robbery

A robbery suspect is in custody after being accidentally shot by his own accomplices following a heist at the Manu Cash and Carry store this afternoon.

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PPC Sagom condemns viral attack on women

The Western Highlands Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom has strongly condemned a group of men allegedly going around the city of Mt Hagen cutting ladies’ trousers and hair extensions.

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Police probe Mt. Hagen harassment, special operations deny involvement


Assistant Commissioner Anthony Wagambie Jr., Commander of the Upper Highlands Special Operations (UHSOPS), has confirmed that vehicles reportedly used to harass women in Mt. Hagen do not belong to the Special Operations fleet.

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Dead fish mysteriously washed ashore on Duke of York Islands

People on Duke of York Islands in East New Britain province are searching for answers following an unexplained death of fish found on their beaches on Tuesday.

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