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Bilums World Cup preps underway

The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team, the PNG Bilums, has commenced its preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 OFC Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Fiji from 27 February to 7 March.

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Minister urges police to get back to basics and improve standards

Police Minister Sir John Pundari has called on the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to go back to basics, saying improved standards must start with discipline, accountability, and respect for their profession, unifoms and also institutional housing provided to police officers.

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Summit to address safeguarding customary land

A high-level seminar on Customary Land and Human Rights is currently underway in Port Moresby, bringing together key stakeholders to address land-related challenges and advance economic opportunities.

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Kaduwaga rice project strengthens food security

Hit by food security issues at the height of Covid19 concerns, an island community had embarked on rice farming to sustain themselves.

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CEFI reaffirms service values

The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion [CEFI] has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, discipline and people-centered service during its annual Staff Dedication Service held on Tuesday, at the CEFI Office in Port Moresby.

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First fish export for Samarai-Murua District arrives safely in Thailand

The Samarai Murua District has successful exported its first shipment of fish to the Thailand market, signaling a major breakthrough in district-led economic development and fisheries commercialization.

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PNG affirms strong bilateral ties following U.S visa policy update

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has reaffirmed that diplomatic relations between Papua New Guinea and the United States remain at an "all-time high" following the U.S. Government's announcement of an indefinite pause on immigrant visas for 75 nations.

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Health Department monitors rise in seasonal flu cases

The National Department of Health [NDoH] is monitoring a rise in respiratory flu cases across Papua New Guinea.

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MS09 Unit in Hela left to attend training at McGregor Training Centre

A total of 40 officers from the Mobile Squad 09 [MS09] Unit in Hela Province left the province yesterday to undergo five weeks training at McGregor Training Centre in Port Moresby.

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Sandaun Administration dedicates 2026 working year with the theme-Going Rural

The Sandaun Provincial Administration has officially dedicated its working year to God, setting a clear development direction focused on taking government services back to rural districts under the theme “Going Rural – Empowering the Districts.”

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