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Tomuriesa accepts Nomane’s leadership of the Opposition

Kiriwina-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuriesa has contended against the takeover of the Opposition Government leadership by Chuave MP James Nomane. He says he will not challenge this decision and has wished Nomane well.

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Mirisim passes on

The people of remote Telefomin District in West Sepik Province have lost a great leader and son, following the passing of Works and Highways Minister and their MP, Solan Mirisim, just after midnight.

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Hela PPC calls for stronger police-councilor partnership to boost law and order

​Hela Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Michael Welly has issued a strong call for partnership to the 81 newly elected ward councilors of the Tari Pori District. Speaking shortly after their induction last week, PPC Welly stressed that a close working relationship between the councilors and the police service is critical for effectively maintaining law and order throughout the province.

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Government establishes new National Monitoring and Coordination Authority

Government Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has announced that the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority [NMCA] has now been officially established as an office under the Public Service Management Act.

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Australian specialist team completes 12 life-changing surgeries in Vanimo

A visiting team of Australian volunteer specialists has completed 12 life-changing surgeries and 58 patient consultations during a week-long medical mission in the West Sepik Province.

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Urban LLG members sworn in

Out of the 11 local level government in northern, Urban LLG is the first to swear in its 11 ward councilors together with the Popondetta town mayor.

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Supreme Court confirms James Nomane as new leader of the Opposition

The Supreme Court has today confirmed the earlier vote by Opposition MPs, officially declaring Chuave MP James Nomane as the new Leader of the Opposition.

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Special needs kids graduate

At least four special needs children at Alotau's Inclusive Education Resource Centre Callan Services will be streaming students to mainstream schools next year to pursue their education after completing their basic education at Milne Bays only

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Bulolo CEO calls for Presidental Election

Bulolo District has elected new leaders for its four LLGs - Watut, Bulolo Urban, Buang and Mumeng.

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Tigers dominance endures in Kerema

The legacy of the Young Tigers Rugby League club endures, following grand final victories in the Men's A Grade and Under 20 division yesterday [Sunday, November 30th, 2025].

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