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New patrol boat to boost Vanimo policing capacity

Police in Vanimo, West Sepik Province, have received a new patrol boat from the Papua New Guinea–Australian Policing Partnership [APP], a major boost to routine policing and mobility across the province’s remote coastline.

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Daru enforces curfew, tight security after violent unrest

Daru authorities have moved quickly to restore order after violent unrest over the weekend, imposing strict security measures and limiting business operations across the Western Province capital.

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“PNG’s economic turnaround is real, measurable, and built on reform — not rhetoric”: PM response to Nomane

Prime Minister James Marape has dismissed accusations made by Chuave MP James Nomane over the Government’s fiscal record, describing the claims as politically driven, selective, and misleading.

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Law and Justice partnership engages hundreds at Bougainville Chocolate Festival

Hundreds of festival goers were enlightened of the local law and the justice sector at the Bougainville Chocolate Festival in Buka yesterday.

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Western Highlands nears completion of counting

Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections for Western Highlands is going on a snail's pace since it commenced last Thursday.

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EHP successfully completes 2025 LLG elections, returns 287 writs

The Eastern Highlands Province has completed its 2025 Local Level Government [LLG] elections, with writs formally returned to the Electoral Commissioner yesterday by Election Manager Steven Kaupa and his team.

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Isoaimo unseats Iorive in Vanapa Brown LLG contest

Frank Isoaimo has unseated Wayne Iorive to become new president elect for Vanapa Brown LLG in Hiri Koiari, Central province.

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MBPG supports students in Schools of Excellence

In its fourth year running, 82 Grade 11 students from Milne Bay attending schools of excellence around PNG were supported with laptops and book allowances.

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Daru on lockdown after weekend riot as police reinforcements restore order

All shops in Daru remained closed today after a violent riot over the weekend, during which opportunists looted and damaged several business houses.

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Ceasefire brings hope as Wapenamanda tribes move towards peace

Peace and normalcy are expected to return to Wapenamanda after two warring tribes agreed to a four-day ceasefire, following mediation talks in Mt. Hagen on Friday.

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