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A total of eleven [11] suspects have been arrested by police over the weekend for allegedly damaging a ballot box and assaulting a security personnel, forcing an early closure of the polling during the Aitape-Lumi By-Elections.

Prime Minister Marape will today hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba and members from the Japanese private sector.

A strong warning has been given by the Enga Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Fred Yakasa to candidates and supporters who were responsible for the removal of the 2 bridges in Mulitaka that they will be dealt with accordingly.

Prime Minister James Marape has announced the appointment of Gerea Aopi as the new Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL] Board Chairman.

The Pogera Paiela by-election has concluded its third day of polling today with only 2 boxes left. This is for the Paiela Hewa and Pogera Rural LLGs.

Polling for the Usino-Bundi by-election is set to begin tomorrow, with polling teams for Bundi Local Level Government [LLG] and Usino LLG set to depart Walium Station by helicopter at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu has called for a suspension of entertainment events linked to the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, citing growing public safety concerns after chaotic scenes unfolded at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium last night.

Leaders from Western Province have pledged unified support to ensure the successful delivery of three major road projects recently announced by Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML], worth a total of K394 million.

Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu, is alive and recovering well following precautionary medical treatment in Cairns, Australia, despite a fake social media post claiming otherwise.

Gulf Komara have solidified their status as serious title contenders in the 2025 Premier Soccer League following a clinical 2-0 victory over Hekari United in Round 6 at the PNG Football Stadium on Saturday.