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Solar power project to be commissioned in Hela

A Solar Power Project at Yangome Village in Komo Hulia Electorate, Hela province is ready to be commissioned on 16th September 2026.

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Border Command officers challenged to strengthen leadership

27 Police officers from across the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s Border Command have been challenged to strengthen leadership and supervision within the force after completing a six-week Sergeant Course in Wewak.

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Prime Minister Marape opens 2026 PNG investment conference in Brisbane

Prime Minister, James Marape has officially opened the 2026 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference on Monday, 10th August (today), in Brisbane, Australia.

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Nawaeb HQ to be reconnected after Busu bridge opening

Road access to the Nawaeb headquarters in Morobe is now open following the official commissioning of the new 72-metre Wenge-Brutten Bridge last Friday.

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National Cancer Team assesses SiPHA’s capacity

Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) has hosted the National Cancer Control Program Team as part of the Highlands Regional Cancer Outreach from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th August 2026.

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Simbu becomes 10th province to sign youth strategy plan

Simbu province has become the 10th province in the country to sign the Joint Inception and Implementation Plan under the National Youth Engagement Strategy 2025–2029, led by the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA).

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Madang police launch homicide investigation after body washes ashore in Bogia

The body of an adult male of Asian origin was found washed ashore at Sepa village in the Bogia district of Madang late yesterday afternoon, police say.

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Junior schools cricket tournament heading to grand finals in Popondetta

The inaugural Junior Schools Cricket Program under the Popondetta Cricket Association is set to reach its climax with the grand finals scheduled for August 15, following weeks of competitive softball cricket.

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Six convicted in Madang over major drug bust

The Madang District Court has convicted and sentenced six men to prison following a major drug bust involving over eight kilograms of marijuana with an estimated street value exceeding K100,000.

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Faith, farming and goodwill drive rural change in Vanimo

An intensive cross-border agricultural initiative is transforming rural livelihoods in the inland communities of the Vanimo-Green River district of West Sepik.

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