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Nambawan Super opens office in Madang

Nambawan Super Limited [NSL] contributors in Madang Province can now enjoy the comfort of a new office, which will be officially opened today. NSL’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Sayer; is in Madang to witness the opening of the newly refurbished and relocated office, which is located inside the Finske Aben Building along the Modilon Road. […]

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Tears and tribute as Wau Waria mourns late Morobe Governor Wenge

Grief swept across Morobe Province as leaders and residents from all ten districts gathered yesterday at the haus krai of the late Governor Luther Akisawa Wenge. Visitations continued late into the night at Lae’s Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium indoor complex, with Wau Waria, Morobe’s youngest district, arriving last to pay respects. Wau Waria MP Marsh […]

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New Dei DDA CEO urges unity after leadership disputes

The new Chief Executive Officer of the Dei District Development Authority, Raphael Koldop, has called for unity among board members and the people of Western Highlands’ Dei District. Koldop, who was sworn in as the legitimate CEO earlier this year following a court ruling in April, urged leaders to put aside disputes surrounding the CEO […]

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Indonesian envoy explores trade prospects in West New Britain

Indonesia’s ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Andriana Supandy, has begun a two-day visit to West New Britain Province aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties. Supandy met provincial governor Sasindran Muthuvel today, outlining opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, trade, tourism, forestry and education. The envoy said his trip comes ahead of annual bilateral talks between […]

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Madang government buys vehicles for school and fisheries sector

Transgogol Secondary School in Madang District and the Fisheries sector of the Bogia District Administration received a vehicle each today, courtesy of the Madang Provincial Government. The vehicles were presented today by the Ela Motors Dealership Manager in Madang, Manase Kauleni to the Principal of Transgogol Secondary School, Nivirity Ivan and the Assistant Director for […]

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Peace or Progress: Enga’s future at stake, Attorney General warns

Attorney General and Imbonggu MP Pila Ninigi has issued a stern warning to Enga leaders, businessmen, and public servants to stop funding tribal fights, calling the practice a threat to lives, property, and the province’s hard-won development. Speaking at the opening of Enga’s deferred Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Ninigi said; “This is destroying […]

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Madang police ready to help deliver LLG election

Police in Madang are all geared to assist the PNG Electoral Commission deliver a safe and successful LLG election in the province. Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, says his officers are prepared to support and safeguard the delivery of the council election in the province. “We are on standby to assist the Electoral […]

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NAQIA to investigate suspected African Swine Fever cases in Eastern Highlands

The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority [NAQIA] has dispatched an investigation team to the Tairora Valley in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, following reports of mysterious pig deaths. NAQIA Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Ilagi Puana told NBC News that preliminary assessments suggest the deaths may be linked to African Swine Fever [ASF], though other diseases can […]

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National Planning Secretary calls for stronger commitment to SDGs

National Planning Secretary Koney Samuel has urged all stakeholders to remain committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), stressing that achieving medium-term development plan targets will require collective effort and forward-looking strategies. “This is a critical moment for the country’s development journey,” Secretary Samuel said during PNG’s Second SDG Voluntary National Review 2025 Dissemination and […]

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PNG to be grey listed

Papua New Guinea is set to face grey listing for the second time by the Financial Action Task Force. Bank of PNG Governor Elizabeth Genia confirmed “grey listing is imminent”. She made this when concluding her keynote address to the Anti-Money Laundering inaugural conference, currently held in Port Moresby. The conference brings together participants from […]