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Jiwaka LLG counting begins today amid tight security and warning against leaks

Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections in Jiwaka Province begins today under strict supervision, with officials warned not to leak results as authorities move to prevent election-related violence.

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UOG clash with locals leaves 51 injured, including 47 students

51 people, including 47 University of Goroka [UOG] students and a police officer, were injured in a violent clash between students and villagers from Ato Market near the university’s back gate on Sunday.

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Minister backs church partnership with K50,000 support at Yabim Seket conference

The Minister for Youth, Religion, Sports and Community Development, Jason Peter, has reinforced the government’s partnership with the church by presenting K50,000 to support the Yabim Seket Conference before officially closing the event on Sunday at Gabmazung Station, Gabsongkeg Village, Samsiga.

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Four athletes inducted into PNG Sports Hall of Fame

Four athletes were inducted into the PNG Sports Hall of Fame on Friday night at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby.

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Proud arrival: Vanuatu brings passion and purpose to MSG Prime Ministers Cup

History and hope touched down in Port Moresby this afternoon as the Vanuatu men’s and women’s national football teams arrived for the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Ministers Cup.

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Police retrieve unidentified female body

Police in the National Capital District and Central Province are investigating the death of a female who is yet to be identified. The body was discovered at Ruburoko along Hiritano Highway, just past Dasiama in Hiri Koiari District of Central Province.

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Faith, focus and perseverance: Goroka secondary’s top students shine

Two students have risen above personal challenges and fierce academic competition to claim the prestigious Asu Amiti Award as the top male and female graduates at Goroka Secondary School’s 26th Grade 12 graduation.

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Sumkar MP condemns Karkar killings, announces law and order response

Sumkar MP, Alex Orme, has announced, 'Operation Cleanup', in direct response to the three beheading cases on the island late last week.

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Cancellation of MSG Cup games in Lae clarified

The eleventh-hour decision to cancel the MSG Prime Ministers Cup games in Lae and hold all games in Port Moresby drew a lot of criticism on social media when the news broke last Thursday.

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Rugby unites Rigo communities in friendly Gomore–Hula match

Rugby excitement brought communities together in Gomore Village yesterday, as local teams hosted a friendly return match against Hula Village.

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