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PNG corruption rating plummets; transparency watchdog warns of 2027 election risks

Papua New Guinea remains among the most perceived corrupt countries in the world, according to the 2025 Corruption Perception Index [CPI] released this afternoon.

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Madang must prioritise education; build more high schools, says headmaster

A senior education officer in Madang Province has called on responsible authorities to prioritize education in its development plans.

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Byron Chan elected as New Ireland provincial member

The People’s Progress Party [PPP] has secured a major victory in New Ireland as candidate Byron Chan was officially declared the Provincial Member-elect today.

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MBPG community development launches digital database

The Milne Bay Provincial Government [MBPG] Division of Community Development has officially moved into the digital age with the launch of a new online data system, ending years of manual record-keeping.

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Bubia Lutheran upgraded to junior high school

The educational landscape of the Huon Gulf District reached a significant height this week with the official commissioning of Bubia Lutheran Junior High School.

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New Ireland by-election enters final exclusion, declaration next

The race for the New Ireland Provincial seat has tightened significantly, with the field now narrowed to just three candidates following the latest round of counting.

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Rachael Marape rallies international donors to support life-saving medical ship

Rachael Marape, wife of Prime Minister James Marape, has issued a call to action for international partners and business leaders to maintain their support for a medical ship providing critical healthcare to Papua New Guinea’s most isolated regions.

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Polytech academic staff petition DHERST over unpaid entitlements and contract delays

The National Polytechnic Institute of PNG's Academic staff have started a sit-in protest to petition the prolonged failure to address contracts, salary and retirement entitlements.

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New Ireland counting moves to 7th exclusion as Chan nears majority

The race for the New Ireland provincial seat is nearing its climax at the St. Peter Torot Centre.

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Air Niugini’s new airbus A220 makes grand debut on Asian tour

Air Niugini’s fleet modernization journey reached new grounds this week as its first Airbus A220-300, registered as P2-PGA, touched down in Japan following a high-profile stopover at Singapore’s Changi Airport.

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