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Police arrest 32 in Enga independence crackdown

Police in Enga arrested 32 people for various summary offences as part of a major Independence law enforcement blitz across the province.

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PA Kaiyun outlines roadmap for Western

Western province now has a clear blueprint for sustainable growth following the completion of its Provincial Integrated Plan, says Provincial Administrator Robert Alphonse Kaiyun.

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Forgotten by distance, not by patriotism

They may be far from the centres of power, but the people of Green River have once again shown that distance cannot diminish their love for Papua New Guinea.

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‘Independence demands action’: Basil

Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jr says Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence anniversary should be a time for citizens to reflect on what they are doing to improve their communities and the country.

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Rosso asks what comes next

Papua New Guinea must now look beyond its first 51 years of independence and decide what it wants for the generations ahead, Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso says.

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West Sepik challenged to reset as PNG celebrates 51st Independence

As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 51st Independence Anniversary, West Sepik Province has been challenged to reset and refocus for the next 50 years.

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From ancient Chinese rubbings to PNG language news: Preserving stories across generations

As Papua New Guinea marks its 51 years of Indepdence a lesson in traditional Chinese culture has offered international journalists in Bejing China a different perspective on the role of language, broadcasting, and journalism in preserving knowledge and cultural identity.

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Pokanis hails 51 years of bilateral ties with Philippines

Papua New Guinea’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Stephen Pokanis, has extended warm independence greetings to both nations while celebrating 51 years of strong bilateral relations and economic partnership.

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17 escape in Goroka cell breach

Seventeen prisoners escaped from the Goroka Police Station cell lockup on Monday night while officers were finalising security plans for major upcoming events.

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Bundaira prison receives food rations to compliment independence celebrations

As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 51st Independence, inmates at the Bundaira Correctional Institution in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, will also mark the occasion and take time to reflect on their lives.

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