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No counting today for Kabwum by-election due to disputed ballot box

Counting didn’t take place today for the Kabwum by-election, over a disputed ballot box for the Yus Local Level Government [LLG].

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Mixed reactions in Vanimo and villages after tsunami alert

A tsunami warning shared on social media today triggered mixed reactions across Vanimo and surrounding villages.

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Mining and Petroleum dominate PNG export revenues

Statistics from the Bank of Papua New Guinea has proven that the mining and petroleum sector is the largest export revenue earner for the country.

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PNG fish export hub in China

Papua New Guinea through the National Fisheries Authority has open up a PNG Fisheries Holding and Distribution Facility in Guangzhou province, China.

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ABG Mining Act amendment certified

The Office of the Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives has certified the Bougainville Mining Gold Production Levy Amendment Act of 2025, effectively meaning the changes made are confirmed to come into operation as law.

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PNG Nurses Association urges Governments to resolve Bougainville entitlements issue

President of the Papua New Guinea Nurses Association, Frederick Kebai, is calling on the Department of Personnel Management in the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) as well as the National Government to address issues surrounding industrial awards for nurses in the region.

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ADDA helps Anglican relocation

Milne Bay’s Anglican Health Services is planning to move base from its Dogura establishment to Alotau Town, and they’ve been given support to do so by Alotau District.

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Tomuriesa remains as Opposition Leader

The Office of the Speaker in the National Parliament, has opted to continue to recognize the Member for Kiriwina-Goodenough and People's Progress Party Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa as the Opposition Leader.

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Police request Usino-Bundi by-election counting be moved to Madang Town

Madang police chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim has formally written to the PNG Electoral Commission requesting counting for the Usino/ Bundi by- by-election to be moved to Madang Town.

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Domestic Terrorism Act enforced in Madang as police crack down on Bunu unrest

Police in Madang have classified the ongoing roadblock and unrest along a section of the North Coast Road as an act of domestic terrorism, warning that offenders face severe penalties under the new Domestic Terrorism Act.

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