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Madang PHA signs MoU with Tree Kangaroo Conservation program to advance one health initiative

The Madang Provincial Health Authority has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program to enhance the delivery of health services to the people on the border areas of Kabwum District in the Morobe Province and Raikos District in Madang Province.

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PNG Media Council calls for investigation into assault of reporter by CS officers

The Media Council of Papua New Guinea [MCPNG] is demanding a full independent investigation by police investigators into an attack on a female reporter on the morning of Friday, February 27th, 2026.

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Authorities intercept gold smuggling attempt at Jacksons International Airport

Aviation Security officials at Jacksons International Airport intercepted a significant quantity of undeclared gold nuggets on Wednesday, February 25, preventing the illicit export of the precious metal to East Asia.

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Boram Airport reopens for business

Flights into Wewak will resume shortly as the temporary closure is now been lifted by the National Airports Corporation.

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Madang police to enforce betelnut and smoking ban starting Monday

Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has announced that full enforcement of the ‘No Betelnut Chewing and No Smoking’ law will commence in Madang’s Central Business District (CBD) tomorrow, Monday, March 2.

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Kaugere church receives K100,00 from Moresby South DDA

Moresby South MP Justin Tkatchenko has presented K100,000 from the District Development Authority to the Kaugere United Church today to support the renovation of its aging infrastructure.

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PNG Hekari FC make history with first win of the season

PNG Hekari FC have made history by registering their first-ever win in the OFC Pro League, with a gritty 3-1 victory over Vanuatu United.

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Six arrested after Boram Airport raid

Six suspects believed to be part of the gang that raided Boram Airport on Friday night have been arrested and are now being held at the Wewak Police cells.

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Hekari secures first OFC Pro League win

PNG Hekari have made history by recording their first-ever win in the OFC Pro League, defeating Vanuatu United 3–1 in a hard-fought encounter.

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Slow treasury cashflow stalls provincial development

Delays in cash flow from Waigani to the provinces are continuing to affect development programs across the country.

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