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Children with special needs receive gifts

While many Papua New Guineans prepare to watch the opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series, children with special needs at the Callan Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Kaindi, Wewak, yesterday experienced a special moment of joy after receiving gifts from Westpac Bank Wewak Branch.

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Jayapura training empowers SME Mamas

Women from West Sepik Province have returned home with new cooking and business skills after taking part in a special training program in Jayapura, aimed at helping small business mothers grow their income and support their communities.

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North Fly MP questions Marape on city’s cleanliness, lease buildings

Prime Minister James Marape was asked today during the second parliament session to provide update on what immediate measures the Government is taking to clean Port Moresby city and to fund an immediate upgrade of the public spaces.

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Feo to reconsider Cabinet decision on 2028 PNG Unity Games host rights

Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology, and Sports Kinoka Feo has confirmed he will take a submission back to Cabinet to reconcile a growing conflict over the hosting rights for the 9th PNG Unity Games.

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Marape assumes Defence portfolio amid investigation, rejects nepotism claims

Prime Minister James Marape has assumed control of the Ministry of Defence following the voluntary stepping aside of Dr Billy Joseph, heavily defending the move against intense constitutional and governance scrutiny from the Opposition.

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Lelang defends K1 billion fuel subsidy, reveals program is unbudgeted but sustainable

Minister for Rural and Economic Development Joseph Lelang has defended the government’s K1 billion emergency fuel subsidy, confirming that while the funding was not captured in the national budget, it remains manageable within the state's financial framework.

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