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PNG and Vanuatu strengthen ties after leaders’ talks

Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu have agreed to strengthen their long-standing relationship following bilateral talks in Port Moresby on Monday.

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Marape rejects ‘slush fund’ claims

Prime Minister James Marape, this afternoon, in a statement, rejected claims by East Sepik Governor Allan Bird that there are “slush funds” under the Office of the Prime Minister.

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PNG and Timor-Leste agree to open embassies

Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste have agreed to open embassies in each other’s countries following bilateral talks held in Port Moresby today.

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BSP supports improved healthcare services with reopening of 9 mile urban clinic

Access to quality healthcare services remains a major challenge across Papua New Guinea and a new partnership between the Bank of South Pacific and National Capital District health authority is helping to address this issue.

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PNG hosts leaders for Melanesian Ocean Conference

International leaders and delegates are tonight attending a welcome dinner reception in Port Moresby ahead of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Conference at APEC Haus this week.

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Kaugere and Korobosea women celebrate Mother’s Day in unity

The vibrant rhythms of singing, dancing, colourful parades and the spirit of sisterhood took centre stage as more than 100 women from the Kaugere and Korobosea communities celebrated a powerful two-day Mother’s Day event over the weekend.

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Kerowaghi to get one stop service centre

A major step towards improving service delivery in Kerowaghi District is now underway following a new partnership between the Kerowaghi District Development Authority and the Department of Community Development and Religion.

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Saroa: grassroots is the engine room for rugby

Former national representative Nelson Saroa has urged Papua New Guinea’s sporting fraternity that without a concrete foundation at the community level, the nation’s professional aspirations including the PNG Chiefs' NRL entry, will lack the testimony of true homegrown success

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O’Neill slams K20m PNGDF bank investment

Former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says everything falls and rises on the type of leadership in a country.

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PNGDF probe aims to fix recruitment problems

Prime Minister James Marape said the special investigation into the PNG Defense Force is not to point fingers but to fix the mess created in its recruitment process.

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