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Lufa MP pays tribute to past leaders on PNG’s 50th Anniversary

Lufa MP and Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Simo Kilepa has paid tribute to the district’s founding leaders, depicting them as the pillars of Lufa and key contributors to the development of Eastern Highlands Province.

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Undialu declares May 17 as official Hela Day

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has declared May 17 as the official Hela Day, marking the date in 2012 when Parliament passed legislation to establish Hela as a separate province.

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Juffa hails diversity as PNG’s strength at 50th Independence

Northern Governor Gary Juffa says Papua New Guinea’s diversity has been the key force uniting the country and preserving its democracy over the past 50 years.

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Bird calls for courage and integrity as PNG enters new chapter

East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has urged Papua New Guineans to embrace courage, integrity, and hard work as the nation charts its course for the next 50 years.

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Alotau celebrates 50 years with a call to work the land

Alotau’s celebrations for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary turned into a vibrant call for self-reliance today, with Governor Gordon Wesley urging his people to shift from being passive landowners to active developers.

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Daki vows to empower communities in PNG

Minister for Commerce and Industry Win Bakri Daki has outlined his commitment to empowering local communities and driving economic growth through decisive action and policy implementation.

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Change to develop for the next 50 years: Powi

Southern Highlands Governor William Powi has urged his people to reset their mindset and work together for progress as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence.

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Wouwou calls for unity to drive West Sepik forward

West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou has urged the people of the province to unite and work together to drive development as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence.

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Kamanoku tribe marks PNG’s 50th Independence with tribute to forefathers and call to action

The Kamanoku tribe of Pari Village, in Kundiawa Gembogl District, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a ceremony honouring their forefathers and issuing a passionate call to action for the next generation.

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Road to progress: Garaina connected just in time for Golden Jubilee

The Morobe-Northern Highway has officially reached Garaina Station, a development completed just in time to coincide with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today. The achievement comes under the leadership of Marsh Narewec, the first-ever MP for Wau Waria District, who personally oversaw the road’s construction.

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