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MS09 Unit in Hela left to attend training at McGregor Training Centre

A total of 40 officers from the Mobile Squad 09 [MS09] Unit in Hela Province left the province yesterday to undergo five weeks training at McGregor Training Centre in Port Moresby. This is the first time officers were sent out since the establishment of MS09 in Hela Province. The team flew to Port Moresby on […]

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Sandaun Administration dedicates 2026 working year with the theme-Going Rural

The Sandaun Provincial Administration has officially dedicated its working year to God, setting a clear development direction focused on taking government services back to rural districts under the theme “Going Rural – Empowering the Districts.” The dedication service was held at the Sandaun Provincial Administration Complex in Vanimo and was attended by provincial leaders, public […]

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Pundari vows relentless crackdown on illegal guns

The newly appointed Police Minister, Sir John Pundari, has issued a strong warning to criminals and gun holders, declaring an all-out crackdown on illegal firearms across Papua New Guinea, starting with Enga Province. Speaking passionately at his first media conference today, since taking office, Sir John said the country can no longer tolerate the spread […]

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Kombra: Report schools charging fees

Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has reiterated that no schools should be charging any form of fees to students this year. Dr Kombra said this includes project fees, registration fees, and any other charges that have not been approved by the Education Department. He made these comments following several complaints from parents and guardians alleging […]

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Pariwa joins the people to clean up Madang

Madang Governor Ramsy Pariwa is leading by example, showing that he cares for the people by taking part in cleaning the town himself. This was revealed by Cleanathon Program Coordinator Eugene Wanai ahead of the first cleanathon for this year, scheduled for January 31. Mr Wanai said the Governor has a big vision for Madang […]

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Francise coaches in Daru to eye future stars for Digicel ExxonMobil Cup

PNG Rugby Football League officials and franchise coaches have arrived in Daru to scout talents from the inaugural Fly River Cup tournament, that will kick start on Wednesday (today) The three-days event at the Daru Main Sports Oval will feature eight teams from Western Province’s four districts, showcasing raw rugby league talent. PNGRFL Southern Confederate […]

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Dei Open by-election polling commences today

Security personnel and electoral officials gathered early this morning at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks to distribute ballot boxes and election materials to the 51 polling sites across the Dei electorate as polling for the Dei by election begins today. The ballot boxes and materials were then escorted under tight security to each of the […]

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Hela endorses K686 million for 2026 development

The Hela Provincial Assembly has approved a budget of K686 million, marking a strong start to the year with its first assembly meeting held earlier this week. The budget, drawn from internal revenue, administration grants, and substantial carryover funds, sets the stage for ambitious development projects across the province. Governor and Assembly Chairman Philip Undialu […]

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Air Niugini to suspend Kiunga flights for five months

Air Niugini will temporarily suspend all flights to Kiunga Airport starting 31 January 2026 In a statement, the national airline said the suspension will last for five months to allow the National Airports Corporation (NAC) to carry out essential runway maintenance and upgrade works. Air Niugini will continue to operate direct flights between Port Moresby […]

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Weapons found among contraband items in prison

Security concerns at Boram Correctional Facility continue to mount. A surprise raid last Friday uncovered dangerous contraband inside the prison compound, raising fresh alarms about deteriorating infrastructure and inmate safety. During the raid, Correctional Service officers confiscated a number of items hidden within the prison grounds. Among the finds were two wire catapults, several iron […]