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PNG’s 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations planning commenced

Prime Minister James Marape and NCD Governor Powes Parkop met this week to initiate plans for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, laying the groundwork for a year of major national events.

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Researcher help protect PNG’s great natural treasures

Rita Goiye is on a mission to help protect and restore Papua New Guinea’s coral reefs, which are some of the richest and most pristine in the world.

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Opposition: Wisdom and reflection needed this year

Leader of the Opposition Douglas Tomuriesa has reminded the Government to be wise in its decision making for the good of the nation and its people. 

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Quality coffee in PNG required to meet China’s growing coffee demand

With a population of 1.4 billion people and a rapidly expanding middle class, China represents one of the largest and fastest-growing coffee markets in the world.

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St John Ambulance attends to 81 emergency incidents on New Year

On the eve of New Year celebrations last night, National St John Ambulance attended to 81 emergency incidents.

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Sika commend neighborhood youths for helping NCD police

National Capital District [NCD] Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika has praised the Neighborhood Watch Initiative, where youths and communities monitor their streets to prevent drunk drivers and criminals from entering or leaving.

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Ambulance stoned while transporting pregnant woman

The National St John Ambulance was stoned last night while transporting a pregnant woman.

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Bodies of four perished in plane crash arrive in Lae

The bodies of the four passengers who tragically lost their lives in the plane crash on the 22nd of December at Sarawaget, in Kabwum District, Morobe have finally been brought to Lae today at around midday.

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NCD police ready to commence citywide festive operations tonight

Different units of Police in National Capital District will ramp up security measures commencing 4pm till late night to ensure a peaceful and safe New Year’s Eve, with officers deploying citywide as part of Operation-Silva Merry Christmas and New Year.

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Eoe appointed as acting Governor General

Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Soroi Eoe has been appointed as the Acting Governor General for the next three weeks.

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