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PNG Women’s National Team name final 23-member squad for FIFA Women’s World Cup Oceania Qualifiers

The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team has officially named its final 23-member squad following an intensive month-long national training camp at the PNGFA Academy in 11-Mile, Lae.

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New initiative to revitalize local SME sector in Sohe

The Sohe District Development Authority [DDA], led by chairman and local MP Henry John Amuli, has launched a strategic shift in its Small to Medium Enterprise [SME] funding model for 2026.

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Waiya bows out on 15th exclusion

Candidate number 30 in the Dei Open By-Election, McQueenie Waiya, has been excluded from the race during the 15th exclusion today.

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ABG reclaims former North Solomons government building in Arawa

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has finally regained control of the former North Solomons Provincial Government building in Arawa Town, commonly known as the XYZ Building, after many years of effort.

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Nationwide tree planting project to restore PNG forests

Schools, communities and landowners across Papua New Guinea will take part in a large-scale tree-planting program over the next five years, following National Executive Council approval of a major forestry initiative.

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Service delivery in rural PNG very costly

Service delivery in remote Papua New Guinea remains one of the most costly and challenging exercises for the government.

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Government committed to strengthening PNG’s economy after financial review

Prime Minister James Marape has today declared that his government fully accepts the findings of a recent international financial assessment and is committed to addressing all recommendations to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s economic security and integrity.

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New underground water system brings boost to services on Bunsil Island

A new underground water supply system is now fully operational at Bunsil, delivering clean water to the local station, primary school, aid post and the newly established high school in Tewae-Siassi District.

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27 foreign fishermen detained after IUU fishing bust in Gulf waters

Twenty-seven foreign fishermen are now in police custody following a major crackdown on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated [IUU] fishing in Gulf Province waters.

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Kumil bridge in Madang partially washed away

Kumil Bridge separating the two districts of Bogia and Sumkar in Madang was partly severed early Thursday morning due to a heavy downpour and flooding.

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