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Talasea highway cut off

The Talasea Highway in West New Britain Province is now completely cut off from the provincial capital, Kimbe after culverts and bridges along the highway were damaged by the heavy flooding brought on by Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Fuel prices set to drop after government subsidy intervention

Prices at the fuel pumps are expected to decrease in the coming days following the recent announcement of a sudden price spike made by the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC].

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Government moves to ease fuel and fare issues

The Government has reassured Papua New Guineans that it is taking action to address rising fuel prices and increasing bus fares affecting households across the country.

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Eight buried in landslide in Central Bougainville

Eight people have been killed in a landslide in inland Central Bougainville, following devastating heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Alotau District comes to aid of Samarai Murua

In a show of solidarity, Alotau District has released funding to assist the first response team from Alotau to cyclone affected areas in the coming week.

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Milne Bay schools delay class resumption for a week

Milne Bay’s Provincial Education Board has endorsed a one-week delay to classes for this second term beginning Monday for schools in the province. It’s a direct response to Tropical Cyclone Maila still tracking through Milne Bay waters.

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OFC pro league round 5 kicks off this weekend

Round five of the OFC Pro League is set to kick off this weekend in Fiji, and PNG Hekari Football Club left home today to take part.

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Fuel prices to drop next week

Good news for fuel consumers in the country.

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ENB schools suspended next week after heavy rain damage

Classes across East New Britain Province will be suspended next week following heavy rain linked to Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Dei MP meets district public servants

After three years of silence and weak coordination at the district headquarters, Dei District public servants have finally returned to the table, with local MP Desmond Paul Kipa hosting the first-ever meet-and-greet. This is to restore government services and to rebuild confidence in the district administration.

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