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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NRI calls for regulatory body to curb high rental costs
A senior research fellow at the National Research Institute [NRI] says Papua New Guinea lacks a dedicated regulatory body to curb the high rental fees currently being charged by real estate agents and private landlords.
Why Bennett won’t stand in way of greatest tryscorer joining Chiefs
Wayne Bennett described Alex Johnston as a “10 out of 10” and told the greatest tryscorer in premiership history he would always be welcome back at South Sydney if he leaves to become a foundation player for the PNG Chiefs.
Police sweep PMVs for bush knives
Police in the National Capital District and Central Province have launched a major enforcement operation targeting offensive weapons and illegal items on public motor vehicles [PMVs].