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BFPNG in race against time for Glasgow Games

The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea [BFPNG] is racing against the clock to ensure a formidable women’s 3x3 contingent is prepared for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

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Government activates disaster response as Cyclone Maila threat grows

The National Government has activated disaster preparedness measures as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to threaten parts of Papua New Guinea.

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Police shoot, arrest armed robbery suspect in Sabusa

A male adult alleged to have been involved in an armed robbery on Monday was apprehended by National Capital District Task Force police officers after they received information about an armed robbery in progress along the Hiritano Highway in Central Province.

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First cyclone casualty reported

An adult male is said to be Milne Bay's first cyclone casualty as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila makes its devastating way through Milne Bay waters.

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Guasopa Health center cyclone battered, patients sent home

Guasopa Health Center on Woodlark Island has scaled down its operations to only emergency cases after it suffered structural damage this week, effevmcts of severe Tropical Cyclone Maila passing through.

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Milne Bay islanders resilient

For the communities of Yanaba, Egom, and Alcester Islands, all off Woodlark Island, reports have emerged that they have all gone on mitigation mode through this severe category 3 Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Manus on high alert as Gale winds threaten coastal communities

​The National Weather Service has issued an urgent directive for Manus residents to exercise extreme caution as northwest gale force winds begin to batter the province.

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PMV operators in Madang demand increase in fares

PMV operators in Madang Province are demanding an increase in PMV fares to help cushion the hike in fuel prices.

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East Sepik PMV operators signal fare hikes amid fuel crises

Public Motor vehicle operators across East Sepik Province are preparing to increase fares by 50-percent to 100- percent citing the direct impact of rising fuel prices.

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Easter peace mission brings hope to Kagua fight zone

A powerful Easter peace mission is bringing hope to families trapped in months of deadly tribal fighting in Kagua Central, Southern Highlands Province.

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