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Protest not the right option, says Manning

The protest at Kokoda Track has been deemed illegal by Police Commissioner David Manning, stating there are proper channels to air their grievances.

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Department of PM and NEC relocate to new Somare Haus

Prime Minister James Marape has relocated office to the new Somare House located on Independence Boulevard on Tuesday this week.

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MRA MD says tribal fighting in Enga has nothing to do with CDA

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Mineral Resources Authority [MRA] Managing Director Jerry Garry has brushed aside claims by the Member for Wabag, Hon Dr Lino Tom, that fighting in the Porgera Valley is a consequence of the non-implementation of the Porgera Project Community Development Agreement [CDA].

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IRC Commissioner hands over PITAA chairperson role

The Chairman of the Pacific Islands Tax Administration Association [PITAA] and PNG Internal Revenue Commissioner, Sam Koim handed over the chair to Vanuatu during the 21st PITAA conference in Port Vila on Monday.

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PNG go down to Cook Islands in netball youth cup qualifier

Papua New Guinea lost to Cook Islands 45-63 last night at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

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Central Province youth urged to be good citizens

The future of Papua New Guinea remains uncertain with the current state of the country, but Central governor Rufina Peter is adamant youths can change the landscape.

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Polye calls for SOE extension in Enga province

The Member for Kandep Don Polye has called for an extension of the State of Emergency [SOE] to all parts of Enga for another two months.

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Pope Francis calls for end to tribal fights

Pope Francis has called for an end to tribal fighting in the country.

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Prime Minister responds to UPNG Students petition

Prime Minister James Marape returned to the University of Papua New Guinea, to personally respond to a petition by the students, presented by their student representative council last month.

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Governor Ipatas raises concern over incomplete Porgera Community Development Agreement

The continuous delay in holding the Community Development Agreement [CDA] forum for the Porgera mine is frustrating locals in the area.

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