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More constitutional bills to be heard in May sitting

The National Government expects to bring several Constitutional Bills before Parliament, when it resumes on Tuesday 28th.

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Papua New Guinean’s can now access antimicrobial resistance testing

Papua New Guineans can now access a fast turnaround time for world-class antimicrobial resistance testing.

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United Resource Party remain in government camp

A government minister and member of the United Resource Party [URP] has confirmed that they have set up camp at a hotel in Port Moresby.

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18 join Opposition

Leader of Government Business and Finance Minister Rainbo Paita is among 18 members that defected from the government to the Opposition last night.

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Departure of 18 MP’s branded as “Blessing in Disguise”

Prime Minister James Marape in a statement released this morning has described the recent departure of 18 MPs, including five ministers, from the Pangu Pati camp on Saturday night, as a "blessing in disguise."

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Key government ministers break away overnight, and it’s business as usual for PMJM

There's been a development overnight on the political front with several key ministers breaking from government, ahead of a looming vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.

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Voting delayed till Monday for Sohe by-election

Polling for Sohe open by-election in Northern has been delayed from Saturday to Monday, this is due to administrative issues.

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PM conveys condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in Enga landslide

Prime Minister James Marape has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a landslide in Enga in the early hours of Friday morning.

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Hundreds missing as rescue efforts get underway after a major landslide in Porgera Paiela District

At least 3 people are dead after a massive landslide hit Yambali village in Maip-Muli LLG of the Porgera Paela District in Enga Province early Friday morning.

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Governor Rufina Peter opens 3-day Central Music Festival in Kwikila

The three-day Central Music Festival kicked of this morning at Kwikkila Station in the Rigo District of Central Province with Cultural Performances, string bands and a talent show from selected school students from within the province.

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