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2RPIR Commanding Officer Lt-Col. Vitata visits troops in Enga

The Commanding Officer of the Second Royal Pacific Island Regiment [2RPIR], of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF], Lieutenant Colonel Francis Vitata and his team, visited personnel who are in operations in the Hela and Enga Provinces, over the weekend.

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Uguro urges candidates to avoid petty politics in Usino-Bundi by-election

A candidate contesting the Usino-Bundi District by-election has urged fellow contenders to refrain from engaging in petty politics and personal attacks.

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Office of Censorship in talks with MBP

A team from the Office of Censorship PNG was in Milne Bay recently. They are looking to sign an understanding with the Provincial Administration through the Division of Community Development to decentralize their functions at the provincial, district, and ward levels.

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Pangu fields candidates in ongoing by-elections

Pangu Pati has announced its two candidates for the Central Bougainville and the Usino Bundi by-elections.

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Prime Minister wants Papua New Guineans to stand united in celebrating 50 years of Independence

With four months away to the country celebrating 50 years of Independence, Prime Minister James Marape is calling out to Papua New Guineans to start preparing for this historic day- September 16.

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Father achieves grade 12 qualification

Ignatius Marum, a father of two from Komat village in Lihir, New Ireland Province, recently completed his
Grade 12 studies through a Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] program in New Ireland.

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Mysterious deaths in Obura Wonenara

Another mysterious circumstance has reportedly caused nearly ten deaths, with several others hospitalized, in one of the most remote villages in Eastern Highlands Province.

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NCD launches 50th anniversary celebrations

The nation's capital has kick-started its 50th Independence celebrations, with a bang - starting with the Grand Float Parade on Friday, featuring performances from the British Army’s Pipe & Drum Majors, a Māori Kapa Haka group, and vibrant cultural dances.

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Service delivery to remote areas continues to be a challenge

Delivering basic government services to remote places in Papua New Guinea is considered a daunting task for some Members of Parliament, especially those whose districts have no road accessibility.

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War of words between MaPHA deputy board chairman and acting CEO

A heated argument broke out on Thursday morning between the Deputy Chairman of the Madang Provincial Health Authority [MaPHA], Young Wadau, and the Acting CEO, Dr Sammy Thomas, during a meeting with hospital staff.

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