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Holemba clarifies Lealea footbridge cost and specifications

Works and Highways Secretary Gibson Holemba has clarified that the newly constructed Lealea Footbridge measures 220 metres, not 22 metres as reported in a recent news article.

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DLPP conducts first ever capacity audit in East Sepk

The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] has successfully concluded its inaugural Capacity Audit in East Sepik Province, aimed at assessing the province’s readiness to take on delegated functions of the national department.

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Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 concludes in Papua New Guinea

The 11th iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre officially concluded today with a closing ceremony in Lae, Papua New Guinea, bringing to an end a three-week intensive multinational military training.

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Mise leads Aitape-Lumi by-election count

United Resource Party candidate Anderson Mise has taken the lead in the Aitape-Lumi By-Election count, securing 9,664 votes after Count 14.

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Central Lime Project to drive industrial and social development in PNG

The Pacific Lime and Cement [PLC] project launched last week will enhance industrial development for both the Company and Papua New Guinea.

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New road to connect 20,000 people in Kagua-Erave

After more than 50 years of isolation, over 20,000 residents of Imane and surrounding villages in Aiya Local Level Government [LLG] Kagua-Erave District, will soon have road access to essential services such as health clinics, schools, and markets.

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Over 38,000 grade 12 students sit for written expression exam

More than 38,000 students nationwide sat for the Grade 12 Written Expression Examination, today.

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ABG to gain forestry powers under new agreement with PNG Government

The Autonomous Bougainville Government will soon gain greater control over its forestry resources following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with Papua New Guinea’s national government.

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Father and young son killed in ethnic clash at 8-mile

A father and his young son, believed to be between 5 and 6 years old, were killed on Sunday morning after their home was set ablaze during a violent ethnic clash at 8 Mile back road, Port Moresby.

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NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to arrive in PNG for landmark State visit ahead of 50th Independence Anniversary

Papua New Guinea will tomorrow welcome New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a three-day state visit, marking a historic step in strengthening bilateral relations ahead of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in September.

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