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Corruption in the Pacific Region needs urgent attention
The level of corruption in the Pacific region is no longer a usual issue but an emergency and security crisis that needs urgent attention.
Marape leads PNG Delegation to Burnham Peace Meeting ahead of Ocean Conference in France
Prime Minister James Marape and a team of PNG delegation departed the country this morning to Burnham, New Zealand for a critical meeting with the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG], led by President Ishmael Toroama.
PhD candidate reveals corruption rate for PNG and Solomon Islands
It's been revealed that PNG and Solomon Islands have a high rate of corruption in the Pacific Region.
Madang teachers finally paid their 2024 outstanding leave fares
Madang teachers who have been waiting for their outstanding leave fares from last year [2024] can now breathe a sigh of relief, after their dues were finally settled recently.
Nearly 6,000 Grade 10 Students Sit Written Expression Exam in Morobe
Almost 6,000 Grade 10 students across Morobe Province successfully sat for the national Written Expression examination yesterday, with only one school unable to participate due to ongoing disruptions.
80,000 members of TISA to be paid 7% bonus
The 80, 000 plus members of Teacher's Savings and Loan Society will be able to access dividends paid to their Yumi accounts today.
NCD police arrest suspects involved in sexual assault of teenage girl
Police in the National Capital District [NCD] have managed to apprehend two suspects involved in the abduction and sexual assault of a young girl over the weekend.
Court extends injunction over disputed Bougainville funds
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.
Marape: provinces must earn autonomy
Prime Minister James Marape reiterated the need for financial autonomy for provinces seeking functional autonomy.
Second submarine cable project put on hold for cost benefit analysis
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.