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Jiwaka government allocates K5.5 million for tertiary student subsidies
The Jiwaka Provincial Government has announced over K5.5 million in funding to assist 2,200 eligible students attending various universities and colleges across the country.
Coastal clans seek inclusion in Papua LNG landowner process
Coastal communities along the proposed Papua LNG Offshore East Gas Pipeline in Central Province are calling on the Government to include 26 excluded clans in the Social Mapping and Landowner Identification (SMLI) process.
Harmony boosts Snax Tigers with K220,000
Harmony Hidden Valley mine company presented K220,000 dummy cheque to Lae Snax Tigers Rugby team last Friday in Lae, Morobe Province.
Prime Minister Marape directs independent investigation into SME fund
Prime Minister, James Marape has announced the withdrawal of the Commerce and Industry portfolio from Minister Win Daki pending an independent investigation into allegations surrounding the administration of the Government's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fund.
Sepik Highway bus routes halt services amid escalating hold-ups
Public transport operators along the Sepik Highway have suspended services on Route 3‑10 in Maprik and Route 3‑9 [Wosera] in response to escalating hold-ups and growing threats to passenger safety.
Marape announces cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that he will undertake a Cabinet reshuffle and portfolio restructuring this week.
PM Marape congratulates United States on 250th anniversary of Independence
Prime Minister, James Marape has congratulated President Donald J. Trump, the Government and the American people as they celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America on the 4th of July.
Opposition defends appointment of Dr. Nicole Haley as merit-based
Opposition Leader, James Nomane made a call to reject the politics of suspicion in the appointment of an Australian as the new PNG Electoral Commissioner.
World Bank report highlights decline in jobs despite PNG’s strong economy
Papua New Guinea's economy is growing strongly but is not yet creating enough quality jobs for its fast-growing population, according to a new World Bank Economic Update report.
WHP governor warns of severe dry spell, urges immediate precautions
The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] is urging residents across the province to prepare immediately for an impending severe dry season.