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Lae City launches digital platform for online land tax payments

Residents and business owners in Papua New Guinea's industrial hub can now pay land taxes online following the launch of a new digital portal by the Lae City Authority [LCA].

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Kerevat National School of Excellence commissions new smart classrooms

12 new smart classrooms and an auditorium were commissioned at the Kerevat National School of Excellence in East New Britain last Friday.

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Madang Jack’s branch relocates shop

Jack's of PNG has moved its Madang shop to a new location as of Saturday last week.

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Lae to host 50th national fishing titles

Lae will host the 50th GFA PNG National Fishing Titles from March 20 to 28, 2027, with more than 400 anglers expected from PNG and overseas.

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PNG political parties face tighter registration rules ahead of 2027 election

Political Parties are facing tighter registration and compliance requirements ahead of the 2027 national polls.

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Alotau hospital marks World Heart Day with focus on health worker screening

The Alotau Provincial Hospital in Milne Bay Province commemorated World Heart Day with Non-communicable Disease [NCD] screening under the global theme 'Don't Miss a Beat'.‎‎

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PNG Power expands Port Moresby blackouts to four-hour blocks as El Niño and technical fault hit supply

PNG Power has increased load shedding across the National Capital District and Central Province to four-hour rotational blocks following a fresh 28-megawatt supply loss caused by a technical fault.

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ENB scales down classes as dry spell hits schools

Schools in East New Britain province have scaled down classes due to severe water shortage and hygiene problems caused by the prolonged dry spell.

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Minister Namah officiates at UNRE World Tourism Day celebrations

Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah, has officiated at the Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment [PNG UNRE] Culture and Tourism Day celebrations at the Vudal Campus in East New Britain.

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Schools move to half-day classes as El Niño drought hits Bougainville

Schools across North Bougainville have been forced to implement half-day instruction following severe water shortages caused by ongoing El Niño drought conditions.

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