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One day voting for Bougainville General Elections

The Office of Bougainville Electoral Commission, OBEC, says it will employ a one-day polling, to ensure it enhances transparency in the process, and that instances of double or multiple voting, or any other corrupt practices are discouraged.

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French company set to develop luxury eco-tourism resort on Woodlark Island

French Israeli company Gims Group International is a step closer to developing a luxury eco-resort on Woodlark Island in the Samarai-Murua District of Milne Bay Province.

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Kua: No country can develop itself without education

The progress of a society, its people, and the country depend entirely on good quality education and nothing else.

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Extraction of ballot boxes for Kabwum by-election continues today

Electoral officials in Morobe Province will continue the extraction of ballot boxes from Kabwum district today, for the district’s Supreme Court-ordered by-election.

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Marape tells Japanese Investors: PNG a trusted and robust destination for business

Prime Minister James Marape has reassured Japanese investors that Papua New Guinea [PNG] remains a stable, resource-rich, and reliable destination for long-term business investments.

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Prime Minister clarifies status of ICAC leadership and reaffirms commitment to fighting corruption

Prime Minister James Marape has today reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fighting corruption through the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC].

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Marape reiterates PNG’s long-term resource potential to Japanese partners

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s long-term commitment to mineral and energy production, assuring Japanese investors of strong prospects for the next 40 to 50 years.

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Commissioner Manning condemns extortion threat at Rouna 2, vow arrests

Commissioner of Police, David Manning, has condemned an extortion attempt by landowners threatening to interrupt water supply at Rouna 2 Hydro Station in Central province.

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PNG Table Tennis reaches new heights in regional tournament

Papua New Guinea’s table tennis team made history at the recent Pacific Mini Games, with the women’s team winning silver for the first time, described by the federation as a huge achievement for the sport in the country.

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PNG ICT Minister honored with Lifetime Achievement award, dedicates recognition to Pacific media workers

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Asia Institute for Broadcasting Development [AIBD], recognising his years of service and advocacy for media development in the Pacific region

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