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Hela firearm amnesty moves to Hayapuga LLG following mass surrenders

Preparations are under way in Hela Province for another major illegal firearm surrender program scheduled to take place on Wednesday in the Hayapuga Local Level Government [LLG] area.

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Marape praises Trump, Xi meeting as PNG maintains diplomatic balance

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has praised a high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, saying stable relations between the two global powers are crucial for world trade and regional stability.

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PNG advocates localized prevention at UN peacebuilding meeting

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko has called on the international community to prioritize national ownership and community-led prevention in global peacebuilding efforts.

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Marape commends Undialu for successful gun amnesty in Hela

Prime Minister James Marape has commended Hela Governor Philip Undialu for his leadership in successfully retrieving illegal firearms across the province.

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Second mangrove boardwalk launched in country

The first Island Mangrove Boardwalk Sanctuary in Milne Bay Province has been  launched, becoming the second  Mangrove Boardwalk in the country.

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Simbu’s only resource is its people, says Kombra

Education secretary Dr. Uke Kombra says Simbu plarovince's greatest resource is its people and education remains the equalizer that will put every child on the same level.

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New solar power and science labs open doors for Komo students

Hela governor Philip Undialu joined key development partners last Friday to commission Mananda High School and several major infrastructure projects in the Komo Local Level Government [LLG] area of Komo-Hulia district.

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New ATMs installed at Popondetta bank branch

The Popondetta branch of the National Banking Corporation [NBC] has successfully installed two new automated teller machines [ATMs] at its main facility.

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Pariwa describes 10-year cocoa strategic plan as milestone

Madang governor Ramsey Pariwa has described the newly launched Cocoa Industry Strategic Plan 2026–2035 as a significant milestone that will guide Papua New Guinea’s cocoa sector into the next 50 years.

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Work on Numuru River bypass delayed pending landowner talks

Work is set to begin on a temporary bypass at the Numuru River in Malala, Bogia district, following the collapse of the local bridge last Friday morning.

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