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Wau-Waria DDA commits K1.6 million for staff housing at Kasangare Junior High School

The Wau-Waria District Development Authority (DDA) has committed more than K1.6 million to provide staff housing for teachers at Kasangare Junior High School in Morobe Province.

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Report on Bougainville matters presented in Parliament

After months of a nationwide public consultation, the final 2026 Parliamentary Committee Report on Bougainville Matters was presented in Parliament on Tuesday this week.

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Supreme Court settle filing issue

The Supreme Court has settled a major legal issue that has led to the dismissal of countless election petitions that were brought to court after the 2022 National elections.

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PNG Chiefs land England star Matty Lees as foundation player 004

The PNG Chiefs have strengthened their squad for their historic NRL entry in 2028 by securing the signature of England international and St Helens premiership-winning forward Matty Lees.

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Operation targets WWII bombs in East New Britain

A multinational military team has begun a major operation in East New Britain Province to remove and dispose of unexploded World War Two ordnance still posing risks to local communities.

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Masatt criticises debate on Bougainville, describing it as “foolish”

Bougainville Vice President and Minister responsible for the Bougainville Independence Mission, Ezekiel Masatt, has criticized Tuesday's parliamentary discussion on Bougainville's independence ratification process, describing it as "foolish and premature."

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Solar lighting donation brings relief to school and churches in Kutubu LLG

Three churches and a primary school in Gesege Village, Kutubu Local Level Government [LLG], received solar panels and lighting systems over the weekend, donated by community leader Fiebik Kilip. This is not the first such donation from the former Southern Highlands Deputy Provincial Administrator.

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Hela provincial headquarter in Tari now has access to high-speed fibre optic internet connectivity

Hela Provincial Headquarter in Tari now has access to high-speed fibre optic internet connectivity through the fibre optic network constructed by Tebian Electric Apparatus [TBEA] alongside the 132kV power transmission line from Mount Hagen to Tari.

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Governor Undialu invites National Fisheries and Forest Authorities to Hela

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has extended an open invitation to the National Fisheries Authority [NFA] and the National Forest Authority [NFA] to establish a stronger presence in Hela Province and other provinces throughout the country.

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DIRD completes Bilum Digital training in Daru to boost SIP accountability

The Department of Implementation & Rural Development [DIRD] has completed its Bilum Digital Platform training in Daru, Western Province, with district and sector officers now equipped to track DSIP and PSIP funds in real time.

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