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New Ireland counting moves to 7th exclusion as Chan nears majority

The race for the New Ireland provincial seat is nearing its climax at the St. Peter Torot Centre.

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Air Niugini’s new airbus A220 makes grand debut on Asian tour

Air Niugini’s fleet modernization journey reached new grounds this week as its first Airbus A220-300, registered as P2-PGA, touched down in Japan following a high-profile stopover at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

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Transport slow today on Hula–Pom route amid safety concerns

Public transport services between Hula in Central Province and Port Moresby were affected today following tensions in the village, although travel has not been officially restricted.

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Chan commands lead as New Ireland by-election hits critical elimination stage

Former Namatanai MP and People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate, Byron Chan, has maintained a commanding grip on the New Ireland Provincial by-election as counting entered its most volatile phase today.

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London Broncos go down to Bulls as star centre Max hospitalised

The London Broncos tasted their first defeat in the early hours of this morning going down to the Bradford Bulls 26-8 in the Betfred Challenge Cup.

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GBV is a crime, not culture: Madang magistrate issues strong warning

Gender-based violence is a serious crime and not a private family matter, Madang’s Senior Provincial Magistrate, Fridolin Kambibel, has warned.

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NIP by-election heads into elimination round

The New Ireland Provincial Seat by-election counting, is expected to go into elimination, as counting resumes today.

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KCH accelerates power energy for lae

State-owned enterprise Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited (KCH) has invested more than K100 million in two major power projects aimed at easing electricity demand in Lae.

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Church delivers K1.3 million medical boost to Madang Hospital

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated vital medical equipment worth more than K1.3 million to the Madang Provincial Hospital.

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Kovon public servants receive hardship allowance

Public servants, village court officials, and church workers in the remote Kovon Local Level Government area of Middle Ramu District in Madang have each received K2,500 in hardship allowances.

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