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Power outage halts New Ireland by-election count; resumes today as Chan leads tally

Counting for the New Ireland Provincial Seat by-election is set to resume today after a weekend power outage brought progress to a standstill on Sunday.

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Legal year opens

Today, Monday February second, the PNG Judiciary and Legal Fraternity will officially open the 2026 Legal Year at the Waigani National Court Complex in Port Moresby.

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PM announces K11 billion investment in Education

Prime Minister James Marape has announced an investment of K11 billion in the country's education sector over the next 10 years.

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Bad weather forces suspension in Dei by-election counting

Counting for the Dei Open by-election was suspended on Sunday after heavy rain caused flooding inside the counting tent, forcing election officials to halt the process.

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Toroama declares Panguna Mine to reopen by June

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama, has boldly declared the reopening of blood-stained Panguna Mine by June this year.

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UPNG survey shows low student support for Bougainville independence

A survey about Bougainville’s wish for independence has generated minimal support among students at the University of Papua New Guinea.

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Madang Governor leads first cleanthon for 2026

Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa today took the lead in the first cleanathon exercise for 2026, fulfilling his role as patron of the Madang Town Cleanathon Program.

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West Kambia opens up after 50 years in isolation

After more than half a century of isolation, the people of West Kambia in the Lower Nebilyer Local Level Government [LLG] of Tambul/Nebilyer District will finally have access to a proper road.

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MBPG backs MBPHA for drugs

The Milne Bay Provincial Government has honored its annual health support budget, last week presenting the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority over K275, 000 to procure essential medical drug supplies it needs.

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New Ireland concludes first day of counting

Counting for the New Ireland Provincial By-election completed its first day at 6pm on Saturday, with 25 ballot boxes from five Local-Level Governments (LLGs) successfully counted.

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