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Businesses to face prosecution

The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] will take legal action against businesses that fail to comply with the National Government's Goods and Services Tax Relief on taxing basic households' items.

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Kenagi pig checkpoint shutdown after public complaints

The Simbu Provincial Police Command has officially closed the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority [NAQIA] pig inspection checkpoint at Kenagi, Chimbu province, restoring uninterrupted travel for the public along the route.

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Haewenai opens day 2 of ‘Sel Kambang’ festival

The Haewenai dancers from North Awin tribe in the North Fly district of Western Province opened day two of the Sel Kambang Festival on Tuesday with a performance about one of the most important traditions in Wai Maeri River communities called the 'welcome home dance'.

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National Women’s Summit underway

Women leaders from Faith-based organizations and community groups across Papua New Guinea have converged for a two-day National Summit on women Peace and Security in Port Moresby.

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Highlands police to undergo induction on transport, counter-terrorism laws

Police personnel under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] are set to undergo an intensive induction on the Transport Infrastructure Act 2010 and the Counter-Terrorism Act 2024.

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Jiwaka bids to house police command

The Jiwaka provincial government has made a formal request to host the headquarters of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Highlands Eastern End Command [HEEC] in the province.

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Fences to shield students in Tari-Pori

High and secondary schools run by mission agencies in the Tari-Pori district of Hela are receiving permanent fencing to shield students from external threats and ensure campus safety.

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Huon Gulf pilots LLG induction in Morobe

More than 100 Local Level Government [LLG] officials have gathered at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium for an intensive three-day induction training designed to streamline ward planning and governance across Morobe Province.

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Unitech opens K23 million female dormitory; named in honor of Dame Jean Kekedo

Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso says the the name given to the new female 100-Bed Residential Hall at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology is a fitting tribute to a living example for aspiring women intellectuals throughout the country.

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PM Marape announces major benefit boost and 56-year extension for Ok Tedi Mine

Western Province is set to get nearly 50 percent of total returns from resource projects after Prime Minister James Marape announced a 7 percent benefit increase and extended Ok Tedi Mine’s operations from 2029 to 2085.

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