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National narcotics bureau plans Morobe office

The National Narcotics Bureau is working to establish a provincial coordination office in Morobe to strengthen drug awareness and improve coordination with communities and government agencies. Director General Kiria Kotange says a two-week training and awareness program is underway in Morobe to prepare community representatives to become narcotics ambassadors. The program includes one week of […]

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Twelve dead after robbery in Kimbe

Twelve suspects who robbed a retail outlet in Kimbe Town this morning were killed in a crossfire with police while they were attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle. Police Commissioner, David Manning in a press statement confirmed that while attempting to escape in the stolen vehicle, the getaway car overturned and rolled over resulting […]

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Three missing people return to PNG

The three people who went missing for 70 days, were finally repatriated from the Republic of Kiribati and returned to Papua New Guinea on Monday. The safe repatriation of Horan Kapeatu, Francis-Mitchelle Tokiapron and Darrell Tokiapron who come from the Nissan Island in Bougainville, was supported by National Member for North Bougainville, Francesca Semoso and […]

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Sagom secures scene as city building burns

As flames engulfed a building in the heart of Mt Hagen City yesterday, panic and confusion gripped the area, with crowds gathering and opportunists attempting to take advantage of the unfolding disaster. The fire broke out at the Green Leaf Chinese shop in Mt Hagen City around midday on Sunday (25-10-26), as the El Nino […]

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Morobe 63rd annual show draws strong crowd

Morobe Show president Hans Mehl says the 63rd annual show has drawn strong crowds, reaching about three-quarters capacity by mid-morning despite a delayed start. Mehl said the morning programme was delayed after some security personnel arrived late, but the issues were resolved and activities were underway. He said the fireworks display at Mount Lunaman on […]

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Nari urges farmers to prepare for drought

Agronomist Rodney Aku of the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) Momase Regional Centre is urging farmers to establish reliable water sources and irrigation systems to protect their crops during dry conditions. Aku said access to water was particularly important during the first two weeks after planting, when crops were establishing their roots and needed sufficient […]

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Prolonged dry season escalates to ‘national humanitarian concern’

Many parts in Papua New Guinea are feeling the full force of the El Nino weather pattern, with devastating impacts now reported from the Highlands to the coastal provinces. What began as a prolonged dry spell has now escalated into a national humanitarian concern, affecting water, food, health and livelihoods. Across Simbu, months of little […]

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Star-studded Samoa down Kumuls

A dominant second half performance by Toa Samoa was just enough to get them a win over the PNG Kumuls this afternoon at the Santos National Football Stadium. The Kumuls delivered a brave effort in the first half to trail 14-6, but the Samoans came out strong in the second with more field possession which […]

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Construction work for Kema and Melant primary schools in SHP continues

Students at Kema Primary School in Lai Valley LLG and the newly established Melant Primary School in Highway Karinz in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province will soon benefit from modern learning facilities, with construction of a 4-in-1 classroom complex at each school nearing completion. Despite challenges posed by the ongoing El Niño […]

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​Kopiago LLG to host ‘gun surrender program’ next Friday

The Kopiago Local Level Government (LLG) in the Koroba Kopiago District of Hela Province is gearing up to host its official Gun Surrender Program next Friday, October 30, at Kopiago Station. ​Hela Governor Philip Undialu confirmed the date following a recent visit to the LLG prior to attending the current Parliament Session. ​He confirmed that […]