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New Ireland moves to a modern payment system

The New Ireland Provincial Government has changed the way it processes payments, moving from the Kundu Pei system to the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).

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Government, Opposition trade claims over Tsak Valley police operation

The Government and Opposition are trading sharply differing accounts over a recent police operation in Tsak Valley, Wapenamenda District, Enga Province, as questions continue around its conduct and outcomes.

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Intoxicated youths light up education vehicle in Wau–Waria district

An education vehicle used to deliver services in the Wau–Waria District was burnt by drunkard youths, disrupting education services in remote areas.

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Floods cut off Madang–Ramu highway after two bridges collapse

Two bridges along Madang’s Bruce Jephcott Highway were washed away by heavy flooding early this morning, leaving vehicles and commuters stranded on both sides of the road.

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Supreme court rejects Paraka’s slip rule bid

The Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Paul Paraka to reopen his failed appeal against conviction, ruling that his application under the “slip rule” was an abuse of process and had no chance of success.

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NFA launches high-tech fisheries command centre in Daru

Papua New Guinea can now watch what is happening across its waters in real time, following the official opening of a new Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Command Centre in Daru.

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Works secretary unaware as Poroma landowners stage peaceful protest over road project

Works and Highways secretary Gibson Holemba says he is unaware of a protest staged by Poroma landowners over an upcoming road development.

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‘FB is not police daily occurrence book’: Baim tells public

Members of the public with allegations of police brutality have been urged to lodge formal complaints at police stations instead of relying solely on Facebook posts.

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NRL star details extraordinary PNG Chiefs buzz following gruelling pre-season adventure

Sydney Roosters star Connor Watson says there’s an extraordinary level of excitement building in Papua New Guinea ahead of the NRL’s historic expansion into the nation.

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12 women among 14 winners in Eliseo Christmas promotion final draw

Twelve women were among the 14 winners in the Eliseo Group’s 2025 Christmas Promotion Giveaway, with two lucky shoppers taking home the major prizes during the final draw held on Sunday at the company’s Rainbow branch in Port Moresby.

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