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Parliament resumes at 2pm today with a lengthy government business agenda covering election laws, infrastructure, Bougainville, public sector reform and a number of government reports.

Lae Metropolitan Police Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban has issued a strong warning to Operation Brukim Tulait, or OBT, gangs, saying police will continue targeted operations to identify and arrest those behind the crimes.

Papua New Guinea’s gun amnesty is about more than collecting illegal firearms, with Police Minister Sir John Pundari saying the programme is a national effort to reduce violence and make communities safer.

Police Minister Sir John Pundari says officers must stay true to the oath they took to serve the people and the country and must not allow political interests to influence their work.

A new training for magistrates, clerks and peace officers is underway in Arawa as Bougainville prepares to bring its Community Court system into operation.

Police Minister Sir John Pundari has thanked long-serving members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and challenged serving officers to uphold the police oath and raise professional standards.

22 foreign nationals have been taken to Buka for further processing following an enforcement operation targeting unauthorised mining activities in Kopani, Asikopan-Torau Constituency, Central Bougainville.

Bougainville has been placed on drought alert, with the Autonomous Bougainville Government warning of possible water and food shortages due to the prolonged dry conditions.

A motorist was arrested in Madang today following an early morning hit- and- run incident along the Modilon Road.

The PNG Football Association has confirmed its participation in this year’s Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup, following an assurance from the Office of the Prime Minister that unresolved payments from previous tournaments will be settled.