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New police unit to seize unexplained assets

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary will establish a dedicated unexplained wealth investigation unit to identify and confiscate assets that cannot be lawfully explained.

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PNG joins Pacific Leaders at Hawaii Investment Summit

The Pacific Agenda summit is underway in Honolulu, Hawaii, bringing together Leaders from across the region and the United States to strengthen cooperation on investment, security, and shared prosperity.

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Cocoa farmers in Madang to benefit from country’s largest seed bank

Cocoa farmers in Madang are set to benefit from the country's biggest seed bank, established at Bauri, along the Madang-Ramu Highway.

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Usino-Bundi DDA pays K1m in school fee assistance

The Usino-Bundi District Development Authority has paid K1 million in Tuition Fee Assistance for tertiary students from the district for the 2026 academic year.

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‘Pay out police retirees benefits’: Minister demands action

Police Minister John Pundari has called on the Police Commissioner and the Department of Personnel Management to immediately resolve the backlog of retirement benefits for retired officers and entitlements owed to the families of deceased members.

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Milne Bay provincial government queries outstanding K42 million from KCH

Milne Bay Governor Gordon Wesley has assured legal proceedings remain on the cards should the National Government continue to stall the release of outstanding warrants and long-overdue oil palm shares owed to the province.

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Landowner disputes delay K20m Hawain Bridge project

Landowner conflicts and persistent harassment of contractors have delayed the completion of the K20 million Hawain Bridge in East Sepik, leading to a tragic loss of life.

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PNG AFL delegate attends Pacific academy camp in Australia

Papua New Guinean coaches, umpires and players travelled to Gold Coast, Australia, for the AFL Pacific Academy Camp with the support of the Australian Government through its PacificAus Sports initiative.

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Unitech students embrace agricultural research during NARI training

Seven Bachelor of Agriculture Science students from the PNG University of Technology [Unitech] have expressed a keen interest in pursuing research careers following a successful six-week industrial attachment.

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Huon Gulf health centres receive K100,000 medical boost

The Huon Gulf District Development Authority has launched a K100,000 medicine supply initiative to restock 35 health facilities across the district.

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