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“PNG’s economic turnaround is real, measurable, and built on reform — not rhetoric”: PM response to Nomane
Prime Minister James Marape has dismissed accusations made by Chuave MP James Nomane over the Government’s fiscal record, describing the claims as politically driven, selective, and misleading.
Law and Justice partnership engages hundreds at Bougainville Chocolate Festival
Hundreds of festival goers were enlightened of the local law and the justice sector at the Bougainville Chocolate Festival in Buka yesterday.
Western Highlands nears completion of counting
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections for Western Highlands is going on a snail's pace since it commenced last Thursday.
EHP successfully completes 2025 LLG elections, returns 287 writs
The Eastern Highlands Province has completed its 2025 Local Level Government [LLG] elections, with writs formally returned to the Electoral Commissioner yesterday by Election Manager Steven Kaupa and his team.
Isoaimo unseats Iorive in Vanapa Brown LLG contest
Frank Isoaimo has unseated Wayne Iorive to become new president elect for Vanapa Brown LLG in Hiri Koiari, Central province.
MBPG supports students in Schools of Excellence
In its fourth year running, 82 Grade 11 students from Milne Bay attending schools of excellence around PNG were supported with laptops and book allowances.
Daru on lockdown after weekend riot as police reinforcements restore order
All shops in Daru remained closed today after a violent riot over the weekend, during which opportunists looted and damaged several business houses.
Ceasefire brings hope as Wapenamanda tribes move towards peace
Peace and normalcy are expected to return to Wapenamanda after two warring tribes agreed to a four-day ceasefire, following mediation talks in Mt. Hagen on Friday.
PNG awaits next year’s budget as Parliament resumes on Tuesday
Papua New Guinea is expected to learn its money plan for 2026 when Parliament resumes this week.
Chief Secretary calls for nationwide effort to plant 30,000 mangroves by 2030
The country’s top bureaucrat has called on every sector of society to get behind a major national mangrove-planting drive aimed at protecting coastlines and boosting climate resilience.