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Public service performance report to be tabled annually says Minister

The Government will introduce an annual State of the Public Service Report to be presented to Parliament, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and performance across all government agencies.

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Sawang indicates 2026 labor overhaul: New laws, safety standards, and data-driven reform

Following the successful implementation of a new national minimum wage in 2025, Labour and Employment Minister Kessy Sawang has unveiled an aggressive policy roadmap for 2026 aimed at modernizing Papua New Guinea’s aging labor framework.

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Gateway to England: PNG Lewas touch down in Nepal for T20 World Cup Qualifier

The Papua New Guinea Lewas have officially landed in Nepal to start of a high-stakes mission to secure a spot at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

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Marape tells public servants not to waste time

The Prime Minister James Marape during the 2026 Public Service Opening and Dedication Prayer urged all public servants including the Ministers of state and heads of State-Owned Enterprises to not waste time and work.

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Sungi calls for ‘Reset at 50’: PNG Public Service to embrace AI and transparency

As Papua New Guinea enters 2026, Public Service Minister Joseph Sungi has issued a clarion call for a total transformation of the nation’s bureaucracy, urging public servants to transition from a 'paper-heavy past' to a 'data-driven future'.

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Goilala communities urge government action on deteriorating Tapini Highway

The people of Goilala are calling on the national government to urgently repair the Tapini Highway as the sections of the 118-kilometre road are now impassable.

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ENBPA prioritizes small craft and operations overload awareness

The East New Britain Provincial Administration, in collaboration with the National Maritime Safety Authority recently concluded a month-long awareness campaign on operations overload and implementation of the small craft act in the province.

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Association hosts crusade to motivate students for new academic year

A five-day back-to-school crusade and education awareness program was held at Muk High School in Jiwaka Province, aimed at motivating young people through faith and education.

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First SSEC Momase regional youth crusade held in Wewak

More than 200 youths gathered at the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Stadium in Wewak for the first-ever Momase Regional Youth Crusade organised by the South Sea Evangelical Church [SSEC].

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Police nab 3 suspects in sea piracy case at Angoram

Three suspects are now in police custody after being arrested in connection with multiple charges, including sea piracy, in Angoram District.

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