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No reliable informal sector statistics

The government struggles to provide accurate data on participation in the informal sector due to a lack of reliable transaction records for people engaged in the informal markets.

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Chinese Embassy to provide free cancer test for Police  

Policewomen and policemen's wives and daughters from the National Capital District and Central Provincial Commands will undergo free medical checks for breast cancer by the Chinese Embassy.

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Hela Administrator calls for justice

Hela Provincial Administrator Marago Tagoba strongly condemned the attempted murder of a Dauli College student on Thursday.  

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PNG recorded 3% GDP growth

The National Statistical Office released the 2023 Gross Domestic Product report providing a compressive overview the country’s economic activities.

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Vision impairment in PNG one of the highest in the world

The Australian Government has assisted Papua New Guinea with a funding contribution of K7.42 million for eye health care services.

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Athletics championship set for December

Athletics PNG is set to host the 2024 PNG Air National Athletics Championship to be staged at Port Moresby’s Sir John Guise Stadium Outdoor Tracks, December 5-7.

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Angula leads Amesii to maiden grand final appearance with a starring role

Papua New Guinea female basketball veteran Betty Angula led CivPac Amesii to secure the first grand final spot in the Port Moresby Elite Basketball [PEB] inaugural competition following a close 60-58 win over Tribes Coffee.

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Gerehu residents concerned about market setup

Residents of Gerehu Stage 3B in the nation’s capital have raised grave concerns about an alleged “illegal storage and market” set up of vegetables next to their homes.

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Two-child policy for PNG

The National Government is being urged to consider a 2 child policy for the country, as it struggles to provide basic services for the millions of its population.

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Inmates in Alotau graduate from bible correspondence study lesson

A total of 31 inmates and two officers from CS Giligili Prison in Alotau have graduated after completing the first of Crossroads Prison Ministries Bible Correspondence study lessons.

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