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Operations of PNG’s National Airports Corporation in limbo due to top post tussle

A court battle looms over the leadership of the body in charge of PNG’s airports, after the government appointed a new acting managing director despite a court ruling which declared the sacking of his predecessor to be unlawful.

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PNGOC Secretary General says Pacific Games will become competitive

The increased participation of Australia and New Zealand in the Pacific Games concept will see the Games become more competitive.

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PNG sailor on board the world’s toughest row

Dubbed ‘world toughest row’ a two-time PNG Female Athlete of the Year will sail the Atlantic Ocean in the Atlantic Challenge.   

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Cash for Pacific Games medal winners

Athletes who played their hearts out to win medals for Papua New Guinea at the concluded Pacific Games will be rewarded with cash.

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PNG Power Limited starts disconnections on illegal power connections

PNG Power Limited is clamping down on businesses’ illegally accessing electricity within Port Moresby.

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Prime Minister Marape admits inflation is an issue

Consumers will buy less when shopping this festive period, as prices of goods continues to increase.   

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Madang police charge PNG Defence Force soldiers caught with contraband items and live ammunition

Three PNG Defence Force soldiers have been arrested and charged by Madang police for having in their possession a huge quantity of contraband items including several rounds of live ammunition.

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Disappointment after private sector not consulted prior to passing 2024 National Budget

Though the 2024 National Budget is said to be fair, it is described as unfriendly to the business sector.

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Long Porgera Mine reopening wait to end on December 22

Gold mining in the Porgera valley of Enga Province will recommence after nearly four years of negotiations until the final stamp of approval.

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Bhosip Kaiwi sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Jenelyn Kennedy

A judge at the Waigani National and Supreme Court says prevalence of violence against women in the country and killing of women by their current or former husbands or partners has long been recognised as prevalent.

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