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Turi slams lawyers misleading settlers

Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD Central Commander Benjamin Turi has condemned lawyers representing illegal settlers, accusing them of knowingly pursuing unwinnable cases and misleading clients into believing they have a chance of success.

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Daki breaks silence on K200m SME allegations, welcomes audit

Tambul-Nebilyer MP and former Commerce and Industry Minister Win Bakri Daki has broken his silence on allegations surrounding the government's K200 million Small to Medium Enterprise [SME] stimulus policy, welcoming an audit and insisting it will clear his name.

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Rotary club donates desks to new Alotau primary school

The Rotary Club of Boroko has donated classroom desks to a newly established primary school in Milne Bay to help students study in a proper learning environment.

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Search continues for Milne Bay dinghy mishap victims

Search and recovery efforts for seven people missing following a boating incident in the Makamaka local level government [LLG] area of Alotau, Milne Bay, will officially be called off this Friday.

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NYDA rolls out youth strategy in Simbu with three-day socialisation program

The National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] is currently conducting a three-day socialisation program in Simbu to roll out the National Youth Engagement Strategy [NYES] 2025–2029.

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Thousands witness consecration in Buin

Thousands of faithfuls came from across the Buin Deanery and beyond South Bougainville, to celebrate the consecration of the St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church at Turiboiru Parish just outside Buin Town over the weekend.

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Datec outlines Kina-backed expansion plans

Datec PNG is embarking on a major expansion into new age Information Communication Technology [ICT] services, extending its operations across the country and into the Pacific region.

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Basil explains K50,000 school project grants

Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jnr has clarified the funding mechanism behind the construction of a new classroom at Malangta Primary School in Watut, Morobe, following public criticism surrounding the project’s cost and standard.

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Koroba people told to protect water sources amid El Niño impacts

The Koroba Lake Kopiago District Development Authority [KLK DDA] is urging communities across the district to protect remaining water sources as severe El Niño conditions take hold, causing widespread water scarcity across the region.

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Behori clan restrained over pipeline blockade

The National Court yesterday issued urgent restraining orders against members of the Behori clan, preventing further obstruction of Water PNG’s access to the Sogeri pipeline in the Lower Koiari area.

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