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Community launches development plan to tackle disasters and drive growth

The Nagamito Community in Ward 4 of Lower Bena LLG, Unggai Bena District, Eastern Highlands Province, has launched a development plan to tackle disasters and boost growth, thanks to Australia Humanitrian Partnership (AHP)and Care PNG.

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Goldie Barracks Crisis: K20 million road ‘missing,’ medics borrowing supplies

The government is facing tough questions over the disappearance of K20 million intended for the access road to the Goldie River Training Depot, while soldiers and their families are reportedly forced to borrow basic medical supplies to survive.

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Bougainville independence vote ‘90% ready’ for Parliament: Makiba

The procedural framework required to table the Bougainville referendum results in the National Parliament is 90 per cent complete, according to Minister for Bougainville Affairs Manasseh Makiba.

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Yopo leader calls for tougher laws after surrendering guns

The National Amnesty and Gun Surrender Program is progressing in Enga Province, following the surrender of high-powered weaponry by one of the region’s most prominent tribal factions.

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Landslide displaces over 60 families in West Sepik

The West Sepik Provincial Disaster Office and the Sandaun Provincial Administration are moving to provide emergency relief to dozens of families following a devastating landslide in East Wapei of Lumi District on Sunday, March 15.

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Supreme Court reinstates Dilu, orders recount

The Supreme Court has today quashed the National Court’s declaration that voided the election of Kundiawa-Gembogl MP, Muguwa Dilu, and ordered a recount of votes.

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Mother’s day music festival launches ticket sales to support cervical cancer care

The We Are One Foundation [WAO] has officially opened ticket sales for the upcoming Mother’s Day Charity Music Festival, a national initiative aimed at funding critical health services in Papua New Guinea.

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Police, RTA and MVIL ready for major traffic offences operation in NCD and Central

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police NCD/Central , Chief Superintendent Benjamin Turi said police in the National Capital District and Central Provinces are ready for the major traffic offenses operation that will start soon in the two provinces.

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Leaders open key development projects in Awi Lakayu

Hela Governor Philip Undialu and Koroba Lake Kopiago MP William Bando have handed over a 40-bed dormitory and a double classroom at Paka High School in Awi Lakayu LLG in the Koroba-Lake Kopiago District of Hela Province last week.

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Aero Dynamics connects remote Mt Bosavi to vital services

Under Aero Dynamics Ltd's motto of Air Connect PNG, the company is taking a deliberate business strategy aligned to fill a service delivery gap that exists currently for remote and unreachable communities in Mt Bosavi, Southern Highlands Province.

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