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Patient safety, medical negligence case of concern

Patient safety and medical negligence have become increasing causes of concern for the health sector in the country. Health Minister Elias Kapavore told the newly sworn in Medical Board, that patients have rights and that is to be treated whatever their circumstances. He cited reports received of growing cases of medical negligence – reminding the […]

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Prime Minister Marape Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on his election

Prime Minister James Marape has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Prime Minister Marape said the elevation of Pope Leo XIV comes at a time when the world seeks moral clarity, peace, compassion, and hope in the face of many […]

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MoU signed for joint venture fishing cannery project

The state, Kumul Consolidated Holdings [KCH], Madang Provincial Government, and RD Corporation today signed two major agreements- Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] and Ceremonial signing of Project Site Development Plan & Plant Design for the proposed Joint Venture Fishing Cannery project in Madang. Under the agreement, RD Corporation will have a 50% share, and the state […]

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Top young rugby league talent to shine on grand final day at National Schools Tournament

Some of the country’s brightest young rugby league stars are set to compete this Saturday, May 10, at the Santos Football Stadium in the highly anticipated Grand Finals of the National Schools Tournament. Following an exciting week of high-quality pool play last month, the top teams have emerged and are ready to battle for national […]

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Pope Leo XIV delivers his first message of peace

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV offered a heartfelt message of peace and unity during his first public address, pledging to guide a Church rooted in faithfulness to Jesus and the Gospel. Appearing for the first time as the Successor of Peter from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful […]

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Writs for Central Bougainville by-elections issued

The Writs for the Central Bougainville by-elections were issued this afternoon at Government House. Deputy Electoral Commissioner Corporate Services John Kalamoroh when presenting the writ before the Governor General Sir Bob Dadae said the seat was left vacant after the passing of Fr Simon Dumarinu. Mr Kalamoroh says the nomination is open till the 15th […]

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Ambunti-Drekikir launches credit scheme and five-year DDA plan

A significant step towards economic empowerment took place yesterday in the Ambunti-Drekikir District with the launch of its new Credit Scheme in partnership with the National Development Bank [NDB]. The initiative, spearheaded by local MP Johnson Wapunai, was unveiled alongside the District Development Plan 2023-2027, which was attended by locals at the Ambunti Station. Economic […]

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Pickup delays affecting oil palm farmers

Oil Palm small holder farmers in the Hoskins Project area have raised concerns about the way New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] is operating especially, in regards to the transportation of their crops to the company mills. They say the delays in company trucks picking up their crops and transporting them to the mills is […]

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Landslide hits Mt Hengla in SHP

An emergency team from the Mendi Munihu District Development Authority [DDA] has gone to Mt Hengla between Shumbi and Kip villages in Southern Highlands Province, following a devastating landslide, to assess the full extent of the damage. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the DDA, Nelson Yupnaik, told NBC News a formal disaster report has been […]