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Bougainville peace process enters final stage as leaders agree on 2026 roadmap

The long journey of the 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement [BPA] has reached its final stage, after the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] agreed on the last set of tasks needed to bring the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result to Parliament.

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Tsiamalili says 2027 elections will proceed in Bougainville

Bougainville Regional MP and Minister for Internal Security Peter Tsiamalili Jr has clarified recent public comments made at the Joint Supervisory Body [JSB] meeting this week, saying they have created unnecessary confusion about development funds and Bougainville’s readiness for the 2027 National General Elections.

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Marape commissions Angore-Tari Road link in Hela Province

Hundreds of people today gathered at Linapini village in Tari Pori District, Hela Province, to witness the opening of the Angore to Tari Road via Linapini and Hambuali by Prime Minister James Marape.

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Education budget commended

Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena has described the K4.9 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget, towards the sector, as a " national investment into the country's future wealth, stability and productivity."

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NSI ready to host National Track and Field Championships

The National Sports Institute in Goroka will come alive tomorrow with the 64th Track and Fields Championships and various associations from around the country have been arriving in the Eastern Highlands capital to take part in this national event.

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Kainantu District Hospital opens new mobile X-ray machine

Kainantu District Hospital in Eastern Highlands Province has officially opened its new K600,000 Mobile X-ray machine on Tuesday.

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Dei and NIP writs issued

Governor General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae has issued Writs for by-election for two electorates, Dei Open for Western Highlands province and New Ireland Provincial seat for New Ireland province.

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President Toroama urges government to honor ABG resolutions

The National Government has been urged to honor the joint supervisory body resolutions among which, pertains to millions of kinas worth of funds kept in trust.

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PNG Correctional Service hosts senior managers’ conference in Lae

The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service [PNGCS] is currently having a 2025 Senior Managers conference in Lae.

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PNG unveils digital ID reform to combat crime and strengthen online safety

Papua New Guinea is preparing to roll out one of the most comprehensive mobile identity reforms in the Pacific, with the Government announcing a new SIM Card Registration Regulation to take effect in 2026.

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