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Ministers sign seven submissions for Forestry SEZs

The Minister for Forest Salio Waipo and the Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru today jointly signed seven submissions to go before the National Executive Council [NEC].

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PNGNA adamant on sit in protest

The Papua New Guinea Nurses Association [PNGNA] has reiterated their call for a Sit in Protest if their Nurses Industrial Awards 2025 - 2027 are not implemented by the 31st of March 2026.

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Country sees dramatic spike in TB

Papua New Guinea has recorded a dramatic increase in the number of Tuberculosis cases, and remains among the high-burden countries in the Western Pacific region.

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Lumi community demands K1.5 million for damages

The Tonwepis and Namerus Ward 10 council area of East Wapei LLG in Lumi is demanding K1.5 million in compensation for damages caused by landslides experienced over the years.

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Morobe Governor raises follow-up questions; Minister orders investigations

Morobe Governor Rainbo Paita has raised a follow-up series of questions in Parliament regarding the PNG Defence Force recruitment process, continuing concerns he first presented last week.

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East Sepik marks National Women’s Day

East Sepik Province joined the nation in celebrating National Women’s Day with a powerful message of empowerment, rights protection, and inclusive development under the theme “Strengthen Women, Protect Rights, Build Papua New Guinea.”

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U.S. Treasury partners with Papua New Guinea to tackle FATF grey list challenges

Papua New Guinea’s fight against money laundering received a major boost this month as a delegation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury visited Port Moresby from March 9–13 to provide technical assistance aimed at removing PNG from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list.”

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Clerk to law firm denies threatening journalists

Eric Lai, a clerk to a Law Firm has denied charges of threatening and interfering with journalists during a confrontation at the courthouse in Lae.

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Sr Patricia urges parents to start at home

A Morobe health worker is being recognised for her dedication to women’s and family healthcare, while continuing to call on parents to educate their children at home.

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The London Broncos remain unbeaten in the Betfred Championship

Six from six in the Championship is impressive, one from one in the 1895 Cup, and one from two in the Challenge Cup, their only loss (8-26) was to the recently promoted Super League side Bradford Bulls on February 8th.

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