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Education must remain at the centre of Papua New Guinea’s future, as children who receive a strong foundation today will become the leaders of tomorrow, says Kopkop College Executive Director Dame Maria Kopkop.

Papua New Guinea’s culture and traditions must be protected and passed on to young people as the country moves into its next 50 years, says Assistant Director of the Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies Dr Naomi Simet.

Western Highlands will mark Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Day without a major provincial celebration.

Australia has congratulated Papua New Guinea on its 51st Independence anniversary, with a special message to the people of Morobe Province and Lae.

School children have arrived for the 51st Independence Day state ceremony in Lae this morning.

Residents of Eastern Highlands Province turned out in large numbers on Monday to welcome incoming Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Albert Beli.

As Papua New Guinea marks its 51st Independence anniversary, Catholic youths from the inland communities of the Vanimo Catholic Diocese are marking the occasion in a different but meaningful way, through faith, fellowship, culture and reflection.

The voluntary illegal firearms surrender initiative in Hela is steadily gaining traction, signaling a powerful shift away from tribal hostilities and toward lasting peace.

‎‎Celebrations are well underway in Alotau, Milne Bay, as a three-day program began yesterday to commemorate Papua New Guinea's 51st Independence anniversary.
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‎Activities started as early as eight in the morning and the excitement is building up across Alotau.

The National Fire Service now has a permanent station in Tari Town, Hela Province.