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Lucas Dekena and Robert Naguri take up ministerial portfolios

The member for Gumine Lucas Dawa Dekena and Bogia MP Robert Naguri were today sworn in as Ministers for Education and Energy respectively at Government House in Port Moresby.

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Walter Schanaubelt drives new ‘Konos Open Seat’ agenda

The push to have Sentral Niu Ailan Local Level Government in the Namatanai district to become an electorate in 2027 is about 90 percent finalised.

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Personnel Management Department says it followed due process in the appointment of Debra Sungi

Secretary, Taies Sansan has clarified that due process was followed in the appointment of the Acting Managing Director for Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA), Debra Sungi in light of recent social media outbursts.

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Hunters clinch second win with a superb defensive effort

The SP PNG Hunters have claimed their second win of the 2024 QRL Hostplus Cup season, putting away the Sunshine Coast Falcons 22-10 with an emphatic defensive display on Saturday.

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State of Emergency declared in East Sepik Province

East Sepik Provincial Administration has declared a state of emergency, effective today, until further notice.

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Miss Elevala crowned 2024 Hiri Hanenamo

The three days of spectacular cultural performances and singsings of the 50th Hiri Moale Festival concluded last night with Miss Elevala crowned the 2024 Hiri Hanenamo.

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“We want to open the market and remove monopoly” says Prime Minister James Marape

Finding a long term fix to Papua New Guinea’s fuel security is a top agenda of Prime Minister James Marape as he undertakes another overseas trip.    

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Flood affects thousands in East Sepik’s Angoram District

Thousands of villagers in Angoram District, East Sepik Province have been displaced by flooding following continuous rainfall over past weeks that have caused major tributaries to overflow onto low lying villages.

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Prime Minister instructs for a special pay run for the Defense Force

Prime Minister James Marape has instructed for a special pay run to address the discrepancies faced by Defense Force personnel in their fortnight salary on Wednesday.

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King tides affects villagers in Lese Kavora, Gulf Province

King tides have inundated Gulf Provinces coastal village of Lese Kavora causing extensive damage to food gardens and contaminating fresh water sources.

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