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CPL Group sells Stop & Shop chain to Taylor Pacific

CPL Group of Companies today announced the sale of its Stop & Shop retail stores, including food service brands Bon Cafe and Fresh Express, to Taylor Pacific Limited, a PNG-based investment company. The acquisition of all seven Stop & Shop outlets in Port Moresby follows the completion of a Confidential Heads of Agreement between the […]

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A member elect expected to be declared today in Kabwum by-election

Eliminations have begun for Morobe’s Kabwum by-election. As of midday today, 3 eliminations were done with Candidates Aling Kupok at Box 14, James Owa at Box 12 and Noreo Kendip at Box 13 now eliminated. Progressive results after these there [3] eliminations now sees candidates still in the run with Patrick Basa in the lead […]

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Supt. Singura bows out after serving the force for 32 years

After 32 years with the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, Morobe Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Jacob Singura officially handed over office and vehicle keys to his successor, Chief Inspector Yonga Yawongan, and bowed out gracefully this week. From a man studying his Bachelor’s Degree in Education at the University of Papua New Guinea to become […]

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Polling nearing completion in Usino-Bundi bye- election

Polling for the Usino-Bundi bye- election is expected to be completed today. Gama Local Level Government was the first to complete polling with all its six polling teams back at Walium whilst Bundi LLG had its last team extracted yesterday. For Usino LLG, the last team is currently polling at Walium today. Speaking from Walium […]

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Tarawai Islanders can now access clean bore water

More than 50 households on Tarawai Island now enjoy clean, reliable water, thanks to a community led borewell project Tarawai Island, located in East Sepik Province off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea, is home to fewer than 500 residents. Until recently, people there relied on unsafe or limited sources of water for drinking […]

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Minister Peter commended for championing Disability Rights Legislation

Leader of Government Business and Regional Member for Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili Jr commended Minister for Community Development, Religion and Youth, Jason Peter for introducing and securing the passage of the Persons with Disabilities Bill in the National Parliament. He said this milestone legislation comes at a time Papua New Guinea prepares to mark its 50th […]

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PNG opens longest footbridge, boosting access in Hiri West

The K15.41 million footbridge constructed at Papa-Lealea village in Hiri West, Central Province was officially opened today. Department of Works and Highways [DoWH] Secretary, Gibson Holemba, during the opening, welcomed the new 220-meter footbridge. Mr. Holemba said: “The bridge will become Papua New Guinea’s first longest footbridge.” The footbridge connects Lealea Village 1 to Lealea […]

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Spike in fatal road accidents along Magi Highway raises alarm

Fatal motor vehicle accidents along the Magi Highway in Central Province are rising at an alarming rate, with authorities attributing the spike to speeding and drink driving on newly constructed roads. Over the past six months, at least five deaths have been confirmed in separate incidents, all linked to reckless driving behavior. The most recent […]

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Newborn rescued from pit toilet in Ligga

A newborn baby boy was miraculously rescued from a pit toilet yesterday in Kavieng, New Ireland province. The infant was found near the Ligga United Church area, thanks to the quick actions of local residents and students from Mangai Agro Secondary School. The shocking discovery unfolded when community members and students heard faint cries coming […]