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The National Court in Waigani this afternoon extended an injunction stopping the release or use of funds allocated to the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG], while legal proceedings continue over control and disbursement of those funds.

Prime Minister James Marape reiterated the need for financial autonomy for provinces seeking functional autonomy.

Prime Minister James Marape told Parliament yesterday, a billion-kina proposal for a second submarine cable project has been stayed until a full appraisal has been conducted on its cost benefit analysis.

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] has confirmed two international friendly matches for the Santos PNG Orchids as part of their preparation for the upcoming Pacific Championships and the Rugby League World Cup.

Former Australian Jillaroos star Tahnee Norris will continue as head coach of the PNG Orchids, with the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League [PNGRFL] confirming a two-year contract extension ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

The National St John Ambulance service [NSJA] opened its new ambulance station in Lae last Friday.

Madang's Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has issued a strong warning to students across the province not to engage in school fights.

One of the longest and oldest running supermarket Chains in the Nation's Capital, Stop and Shop, yesterday celebrated its 20 years of operation in the country.

Athletes preparing for the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau will have one final opportunity to test themselves this weekend at the Highlands Open Athletics Championships, hosted at the Papua New Guinea National Sports Institute [PNG NSI] in Goroka.

Major supermarket Stop N shop- a major supermarket in the NCD has introduced its relief initiative to assist local households.