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Land dispute hampers Tokua four-lane highway construction

The multi-million Kina  Tokua to Kokopo four-lane road project is getting off to a slower start than expected following land disputes along various sections of the project area.

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Warning shots not allowed

Police officers are not allowed to use their firearms unnecessarily unless the incident they are attending to is intense and beyond their control.

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Long time MRDC employee bids farewell after 20 years                                              

After two decades of dedicated service to the Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC], long time employee Arua Kwariwai bid farewell to MRDC staff and management.

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MRA clarifies Misima mine exploration license renewal

The Mineral Resources Authority has clarified the Exploration License of EL1747 for the Misima Mine, in Milne Bay province was renewed after its expiry on the 20th March this year.

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Kundiawa police yet to arrest suspects involved in dual homicide

Kundiawa police yet to arrest suspects involved in dual homicide

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Three Police officers arrested after gunshot kills 29-year-old Accountant

Police in Port Moresby have moved swiftly and detained three officers, following the shooting death of a young vibrant Accountant, Sandy Purel [29] at the Waigani Market on Sunday 25th May, 2025.

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200 police reservists to be deployed to Hela

About 200 police reservists will be deployed to Hela Province to boost police manpower and to help reinforce the rule of law and ensure public safety.

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Lae cricket association’s 50-over competition begins with exciting round one matches

The Lae Cricket Association [LCA] launched its A-Grade Men’s 50 Over Competition last weekend with a strong start, as five teams began their campaigns in what is shaping up to be a tightly contested season.

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Madang Government signs MOA with Department of Works and Highways

The signing of a Memorandum of Agreement and the official launch of a number of road projects in Madang Province last Friday has paved the way for maintenance work on existing roads and construction of new roads to begin in the province.

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Sea piracy rears its ugly head again in Madang waters

Sea piracy has reared its ugly head again in Madang waters, this time claiming the life of a public servant from the Raikos District Administration.

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