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IPA, Santos sign MoU to strengthen landowner companies and SMEs

The Investment Promotion Authority [IPA] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Santos Limited to design and deliver training programs aimed at boosting compliance and corporate governance for landowner companies and small businesses in resource areas.

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Peace to progress: Hayapuga communities rebuild church, schools after years of conflict

Communities in the Hayapuga local level government [LLG] of Tari-Pori district are turning the page on years of devastating tribal conflict, driving a rebuilding effort backed by new church infrastructure, education projects, and a local financial inclusion drive.

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East Sepik PHA named amongst top 10 performing health authorities

East Sepik Provincial Health Authority [ESPHA] is among the top 10 performing Provincial Health Authorities in Papua New Guinea.

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Flood-prone crossings disrupt travel along Vanimo as heavy rain hits parts of West Sepik

Heavy rainfall in West Sepik has once again highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by commuters along the Vanimo West Coast Highway, with floodwaters covering several low-level culvert crossings and bringing traffic to a standstill.

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NAC and ODESH defend new Jackson’s Airport taxi system amid operator pushback

The National Airports Corporation [NAC] and transport provider ODESH Limited have clarified public discussions surrounding the selection of taxi operators at Jackson's International Airport, following pushback and online videos from unselected operators.

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SP Brewery backs Enga cultural show

South Pacific Brewery has backed the upcoming 2026 Enga Cultural Show with a sponsorship of K5,000 to assist the organizers with event preparations.

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New Ireland traditional leaders petition provincial government over administrative vacuum

Traditional leaders representing communities across New Ireland Province have petitioned the Provincial Government and Administration, demanding urgent action over the prolonged vacancy in the office of the Provincial Administrator.

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Turi slams lawyers misleading settlers

Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD Central Commander Benjamin Turi has condemned lawyers representing illegal settlers, accusing them of knowingly pursuing unwinnable cases and misleading clients into believing they have a chance of success.

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Daki breaks silence on K200m SME allegations, welcomes audit

Tambul-Nebilyer MP and former Commerce and Industry Minister Win Bakri Daki has broken his silence on allegations surrounding the government's K200 million Small to Medium Enterprise [SME] stimulus policy, welcoming an audit and insisting it will clear his name.

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Rotary club donates desks to new Alotau primary school

The Rotary Club of Boroko has donated classroom desks to a newly established primary school in Milne Bay to help students study in a proper learning environment.

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