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Leaders gather to bid farewell to Sir J

Prime Minister James Marape, his wife and son arrived via helicopter at around 9am this morning for the final program of the late Sir Julius Chan at his manmantinut, Huris home. About 90 members of Parliament, ministers and members including Governors have converged in Huris to pay their last respects to the last of the […]

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New Irelanders flock to Manmantinut to farewell Sir J

Hundreds of New Irelanders turned out at the residence of the late Sir Julius Chan, in Manmantinut, Huris, Namatanai to receive his casket and bid him farewell. He was described as a people’s leader, who will be sorely missed but whose great legacy will live on. The type of leadership and influence the late Sir […]

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Sir Julius casket handed over to clan

Sir Julius Chan’s body was handed over to his Piklam Clan of Susurunga, in the evening. This was delayed by the clan at his hausboi. His family, wife and children were at his residence waiting patiently for his casket to be released by the clan. He was finally brought to his residence at 9:30 last […]

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ABG heads to the polls this year

Bougainville will hold its fifth General Election this year. The Bougainville Electoral Commission (OBEC) announced the election dates today and said it is ready to organize a free and fair election. This year’s election is important because there will be five new constituencies, making a total of 38 constituencies. People will also vote for the […]

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‘No classroom, go home and wait’

Grade one students enrolled at Daru Chalmers Primary School in the South Fly District of Western Province arrived excitedly for school this morning, only to find themselves without a classroom. Dressed in their bright yellow and red uniforms, the children arrived at the school grounds, eager to begin their day. However, after roll call, they […]

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Romanian duo involved in card cloning scandal appear in court

The two Romanian suspects arrested for card cloning on January 21st at the Kennedy Estate in Port Moresby appeared before the Waigani Committal Court this morning for arraignment. Accused Tudor Vasile, who was initially apprehended by city wardens in downtown Port Moresby on January 3rd and subsequently released by the police, was arrested again along […]

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Former PM O’Neill slams government loan

Former Prime Minister and Ialibu Pangia MP, Peter O’Neill, has criticized the government’s decision to secure a loan of $570 million [approximately K1.5 billion] from the Australian government. According to a report by ABC, the Australian Government has agreed to support Papua New Guinea’s national budget following a request from Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey in […]

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OK Tedi to assist aviation fuel supply for Kiunga and Tabubil

Following concerns regarding potential shortages of JETA-1 fuel in Kiunga and Tabubil in recent weeks, Western Governor Taboi Awi Yoto has requested assistance from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, through its subsidiary Ok Tedi Energy, to distribute aviation fuel. Governor Yoto announced that flights to and from Kiunga and Tabubil are expected to resume this week […]

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Sir John Luke Crittin passes on

Two-time Governor and longtime Milne Bay businessman Sir John Luke Crittin passed away at his home in Alotau just past lunchtime on Tuesday. Milne Bays Provincial Assembly set to pass their Provincial Budget, had to suspend proceedings for all members to pay respects to Sir John still in lying at his Nako home. Current Governor […]

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New Ireland Province farewells Sir J

The casket of the late Sir Julius Chan is making its final run today, on the Boluminski highway. The last man standing is making his final journey home to his Manmantinut home, in Huris, Namatanai where he will overnight before being laid to rest on Thursday, 6th February. His motorcade procession is expected to take […]