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Koim’s exit marks end of high-intensity reform era at IRC

The Internal Revenue Commission yesterday farewelled Commissioner General Sam Koim, closing a tenure widely regarded by senior officials as one of the most demanding and transformative periods in the organisation’s history.

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Youth leader Obeso takes charge as new Goroka Town Mayor

A new generation of leadership has emerged in Goroka after Ward Two Councilor Rapheal Obeso won a tightly contested mayoral race yesterday, securing the position by a narrow 3–2 vote over Ward One Councilor David Sari.

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Tonpi challenges school administrations, teachers and parents to step up

​Mendi Munihu MP and Vice Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Raphael Tonpi, issued strong challenge to school administrators, teachers, and parents to step up on their performance, stressing that the future prosperity of the district centers on a collective commitment to quality education.

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Fr. Donius Ninnen celebrates 25th anniversary mass at Moem barracks

The Catholic community of Moem Barracks and Moem Village gathered on Sunday to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Fr. Donius Ninnen, marking 25 years of dedicated priesthood and service to the people of Papua New Guinea.

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Early childhood education seen as key to solving PNG’s literacy crisis

Early childhood education is emerging as one of Papua New Guinea’s most critical tools for reversing the nation’s persistent literacy crisis, Australian Consulate Brenton Kanowski says.

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Corporate support fuels momentum as Lae prepares for 2025 touch championships

Preparations for the 2025 TFPNG National Touch Championship are gaining momentum, boosted by early corporate backing from Lae Biscuit Company.

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Djourne Fong triumphs at 2025 NGI snooker open

Djourne Fong has clinched the 2025 New Guinea Islands Snooker Open, defeating his brother Nathan in a thrilling final showdown.

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Online exam results go live as La Salle tops nation

Grade 10 and Grade 12 students across Papua New Guinea can now instantly access their national examination results online, in a major shift towards digital education services, as La Salle Technical Secondary School emerged as the country’s top-performing government-run school.

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PNG Air adds more flights to Mendi

PNG Air has increased its flights to Mendi as peace returns with the help of security forces in the Upper Highlands.

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Lae policing further strengthened with 18 new vehicles

The Lae City Authority [LCA] under the Chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP, John Rosso, has yet again supported police operations in Lae with 18 new vehicles.

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