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Esa’ala MP faces backlash after giving ultimatum on scholarships

There’s been backlash on the ultimatum issued by Esa’ala MP and Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina regarding tertiary students, who are beneficiaries of the Esa’ala District funded tertiary scholarships in institutions.

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Unitech student leaders call for collective views of tertiary students nationwide to strengthen democratic process

President of the PNG University of Technology's Students Representative Senate, Brent Karol says they’re prepared to work with students from other tertiary institutions around the country, to collectively voice their concerns about the recent Government decisions.

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Journalist denied access to New Ireland provincial assembly

A female journalist in New Ireland Province was barred from entering the Provincial Assembly building earlier today by security personal mending the premises.

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Former Orchids skipper Neap leads Voice Against Violence workshop in Enga

In a significant step towards promoting awareness and advocacy against violence, NRL PNG and former PNG Orchids captain Cathy Neap conducted an influential Voice Against Violence program in Enga Province, partnering with the Regina Sagu Foundation, a local non-government organization dedicated to community empowerment.

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PNG kick off Asia Cup campagin with positive performance despite loss

Papua New Guinea 3x3 Men's and Women's team faced tough competition in their first matches of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup yesterday.

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Police to apply forceful eviction to settlers failing to comply to warning

Police in Madang have issued a stern warning to settlers at Mero and Public Tank to refrain from causing further problems to the traveling public or they will face imminent eviction.

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Papuans told to stop the sale of customary land

People from the Papuan Region have been urged to stop selling their customary land and work with their Provincial Governments and the National Lands Department to establish ways to better utilize it.

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Social media circulation of protest statement not from Unitech SRS, says president

The PNG University of Technology's Student Representative Senate (SRS) president Brent Karol has clarified that the widely circulated protest statement on social media was not sourced from their office.

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Police compensates doctor with K12,000

The Madang-based policeman Constable Greg Wii, who was arrested and charged last month for the unlawful attack on Doctor Jimmy Aipit and his family, paid more than K12,000 as compensation.

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Waghi Valley Secondary School given clearance to resumes classes following threats by drunk local

Waghi Valley Secondary School in North Waghi, Jiwaka was issued clearance to resume teaching after classes were suspended due to threats by locals.

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