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Westpac Group Economist shares economic outlook with PNG business leaders

Westpac Group Senior Economist Justin Smirk during his recent visit to PNG has shared insights on global and regional economic trends and their implications for PNG businesses and the broader economy.

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NICTA and police to address AI driven exploitation

The tragic suicide of a young woman in East New Britain has cast a harsh spotlight on the growing menace of online sextortion in PNG, where criminals exploit AI generated nude images to blackmail vulnerable victims.

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WSPHA condemns drug theft: Strong warning to staff

West Sepik Provincial Health Authority (WSPHA) has strongly condemned the illegal sale of government medical supplies after two of its employees were arrested in Vanimo.

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LMU pre-selections reach Alotau district

Personnel from the PNG Labor Mobility Unit interview team flew into Alotau today to a rowdy welcome by youth who had come out in numbers to meet them.

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PM refutes election foul play

Prime Minister James Marape has refuted assumptions of foul play in the national elections, which sees certain candidates and electorates being declared first, without delays.

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ICAC bings anti-corruption drive to highlands first

The Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] hosted its first Commissioners' Regional Breakfast Workshop in Mt Hagen, which brought together leaders and public servants to strengthen accountability and improve service delivery across the country.

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TB on the rise in Manus

Manus Province joined the global community to observe World TB Day on Tuesday.

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MSG tournament payments to start this week

The Office of the Prime Minister says payments for the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Football Tournament are expected to begin later this week.

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Marape pushes for 55% stake in Wafi-Golpu

Prime Minister James Marape has given assurance to the people of Morobe and Bulolo that the State negotiating team is working hard to ensure it gets a 55 percent stake in the Wafi Golpu project.

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Wohengu reappointed Foreign Affairs Secretary

Elias Wohengu has been reappointed as Secretary for the Department of Foreign Affairs for a second term.

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