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Chuave MP questions major cut to district funds

Chuave MP and Deputy Opposition Leader James Nomane has queried why his district has received only about K2 million out of the K15m for district funds. In a series of questions to Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey in Parliament yesterday, Nomane said the people of Chimbu “hardly received any functional grants since May last year – and […]

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One dead following hostage incident in remote Middle Fly

One person has died in the hostage taking on May 12 from Adumare village, in the Middle Fly District of Western Province. North Fly MP James Donald told Parliament this afternoon [May 27] from those kidnapped, five were girls, one was a health worker and his wife, including a male teacher and his wife. A frustrated Mr […]

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PNG judicial and legal services commission makes historic appointments

Papua New Guinea’s Judicial and Legal Services Commission [JLSC] has announced a series of significant appointments to key constitutional and legal offices, marking a new chapter in the country’s justice system. The appointments were made during the JLSC’s recent meeting in Tari, Hela Province, and were formally announced by Attorney General and JLSC Chairman, Pila […]

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Digicel renews K6 million sponsorship for PNG Kumuls and Orchids

In a major boost for rugby league in Papua New Guinea, Digicel PNG has renewed its sponsorship of the PNG Kumuls and Orchids national teams with a K6 million investment over the next three years.The sponsorship deal is worth K3 million each for the Kumuls and Orchids will support the teams’ preparations for the 2026 […]

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NCD awaits new Met Supt as Sika takes up ACP Training Commandant

The National Capital District is expecting a new Metropolitan Superintendent in the coming days, with the current Acting Metropolitan Superintendent, Chief Inspector Silva Sika, being appointed as the new ACP Training and Commandant of the National Center of Excellence [NCOE] at Bomana. The current Training Commandant Chief Superintendent Perou N’Dranou will no longer be an […]

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Parliament sits at 2pm this afternoon

Parliament is resuming its sitting for the May session at 2 o’clock this afternoon. And the much talked about Vagrancy Act will be among the top agendas in this sitting. National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop told NBC News,he hopes this law will be passed in this session. Parkop says this law will give law […]

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Team PNG ramps up preparations ahead of Pacific Mini Games title defense

With just over a month to go before the 12th Pacific Mini Games in Palau, Team PNG is intensifying preparations as it aims to defend its championship title won at the 2022 Games in the Northern Marianas. On Sunday, May 25, Team PNG athletes and officials came together for a team bonding session, signaling the […]

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Land dispute hampers Tokua four-lane highway construction

The multi-million Kina  Tokua to Kokopo four-lane road project is getting off to a slower start than expected following land disputes along various sections of the project area. The member for Kokopo, Ereman ToBaining Junior, who is also the Chairman of the Public Works Committee in the country, says the widening of the road has […]

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Warning shots not allowed

Police officers are not allowed to use their firearms unnecessarily unless the incident they are attending to is intense and beyond their control. The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] has been enforcing and encouraging the non-lethal method of handling police work, however there are some officers who remain arrogant and refuse to adapt and […]

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Long time MRDC employee bids farewell after 20 years                                              

After two decades of dedicated service to the Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC], long time employee Arua Kwariwai bid farewell to MRDC staff and management. MRDC Managing Director Augustine Mano paid tribute to Arua, thanking him for his long and dedicated service to the company. “Arua has been part of the journey, the evolution and […]