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Emergency funds questioned

Concerns have been raised in parliament about emergency funds for vital infrastructure repairs.

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Government orders review of 4.27% PNG LNG stake

The Government has tasked Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited to review the 4.27 percent Kroton equity in the PNG LNG project.

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PNG to feel impact of Iran war: Treasurer

Treasurer Ian Ling Stuckey has admitted that Papua New Guinea will be affected by the war in Iran.

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Oil palm bill consultations reach MBP

The Consultations on the Oil Palm Industry Authority Bill 2025 (paired with the Oil Palm Industry Management Bill) landed in Alotau last week.

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Heavy rain triggers double disaster in Simbu

Heavy rain has battered the Chuave district in Simbu since last month, unleashing twin catastrophes yesterday, crippling access for remote communities and sparking urgent pleas for district intervention.

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Milne Bay cricket star makes debut

Since taking up cricket six years ago, 27-year old Milne Bay cricketer Mesi Beloa made it his personal goal to one day travel to Port Moresby and play at the home of Cricket PNG, Amini Park.

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Bougainville funds under audit after 12 years

A major audit of public funds for the Bougainville Regional Member’s Office has begun, covering financial spending from 2018 to 2023.

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Two more evictions in the city

People residing at the Tete settlement in the Moresby North West Electorate, and those residing in the Erima wildlife area in the Moresby North East Electorate, have been advised to start moving out before their evictions take place.  

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Singirok raises alarm over PNGDF recruitment

Retired Major General Jerry Singirok has raised serious concerns over recent reports of irregular and illegal recruitment practices within the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF].

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Pelgen urges guns surrender

Morobe’s Nawae MP, Theo Pelgen, is calling on people in the district to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms to help restore peace and support long-term development.

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