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Dei tribes sign peace deal after weeks of fighting

The Kombolga and Minimbi tribes in Dei District have agreed to end weeks of tribal fighting and restore peace in their communities following tensions over the death of a young man from the Minimbi tribe.

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Alotau District acquires Hagita land for new government hub

Alotau District has paid the first installment for a K2.3milion 54hectares land portion at Hagita, where they plan to establish a new district headquarters and a Polytech College.

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CJ’s referral breaches Constitution

A Senior Constitutional Lawyer, Alois Jerewai, has warned that the Ombudsman Commission’s referral of Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika to the National Executive Council [NEC]breaches the constitutional rights of the Public Prosecutor.

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Maprik school incident: 16 suspects surrender

Police have confirmed that 16 suspects involved in the recent violence at Maprik Secondary School have surrendered with the assistance of community leaders and the town mayor.

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Young boxer to participate in Kokoda boxing challenge

Two bouts providing cadet and youth boxers international exposure for the first time at home will headline PNG Boxing Union’s annual 2026 Kokoda Cup challenge in Port Moresby this Sunday.

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Government sets target of 30,000 workers for Australia Scheme by 2030

The second PNG-Australia Approved Employers Expo officially opened at APEC Haus on Monday, highlighting the rapid growth and big future plans for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility [PALM] scheme.

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First Papua New Guinean woman appointed as Country manager for Solomon Brewery Ltd

“Never give up, trust your journey, and continue working hard toward your goals.”

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Children with special needs receive gifts

While many Papua New Guineans prepare to watch the opening match of the 2026 State of Origin series, children with special needs at the Callan Inclusive Education Resource Centre in Kaindi, Wewak, yesterday experienced a special moment of joy after receiving gifts from Westpac Bank Wewak Branch.

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Jayapura training empowers SME Mamas

Women from West Sepik Province have returned home with new cooking and business skills after taking part in a special training program in Jayapura, aimed at helping small business mothers grow their income and support their communities.

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North Fly MP questions Marape on city’s cleanliness, lease buildings

Prime Minister James Marape was asked today during the second parliament session to provide update on what immediate measures the Government is taking to clean Port Moresby city and to fund an immediate upgrade of the public spaces.

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