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Eco Pacific Tourism boss calls for Education system overhaul to bridge vocational loophole

The Director of Papua New Guinea’s first standalone tourism institute has issued a challenge to the National Department of Education, calling for a systematized approach to vocational training to ensure no student is left behind by the country’s 1-6-6 education reform.

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O’Neill challenges Maladina over Papua LNG costs and Puma Energy sale rumours

Tensions flared in Parliament this week, as Member for Ialibu-Pangia Peter O’Neill directed a series of questions to Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina over the ballooning costs of the Papua LNG project and rumors surrounding the sale of the country’s primary fuel storage facilities.

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Rededication for historic Dogura Cathedral

The iconic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Milne Bay, once the largest building in Papua New Guinea, has undergone a major restoration to preserve its 87-year legacy.

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Komo secondary taps into FODE

The Hela Education Services signed has a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] with Kokoda Track Foundation [KTF] and ExxonMobil to commence Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] program at Komo Secondary School.

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Hela liquor ban enforcement strengthened as committee sets new measures

The Hela Provincial Liquor Licensing Board has taken decisive steps to reinforce the province-wide liquor ban, convening last week to deliberate on two important resolutions aimed at tightening enforcement and ensuring compliance.

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Wau Waria’s financial push earns BPNG invite to Global summit

The Bank of Papua New Guinea [BPNG] will host a global meeting that will bring together central banks from around the world under their ‘Alliance for Financial Inclusion’ [AFI] network.

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Siale’s squad named for World Cup Qualifiers

Cricket Papua New Guinea [CPNG] has announced the final 14-player PNG U19 Siale’s squad to compete in the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific [EAP] Qualifier.

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Government considers tax breaks to rescue K62 billion Papua LNG deal

The National Government is considering a multi-billion Kina assistance package to bridge a financing gap that threatens to further delay the massive Papua LNG project.

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Community launches development plan to tackle disasters and drive growth

The Nagamito Community in Ward 4 of Lower Bena LLG, Unggai Bena District, Eastern Highlands Province, has launched a development plan to tackle disasters and boost growth, thanks to Australia Humanitrian Partnership (AHP)and Care PNG.

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Goldie Barracks Crisis: K20 million road ‘missing,’ medics borrowing supplies

The government is facing tough questions over the disappearance of K20 million intended for the access road to the Goldie River Training Depot, while soldiers and their families are reportedly forced to borrow basic medical supplies to survive.

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