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Mayur Resources talks satisfactory

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru is satisfied following talks with Australian cement and lime developer, Mayur Resources. 

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National Banking Corporation to get commercial banking license

Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey has announced a third bank will receive its banking license this week to operate as a commercial bank.

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Cabinet approve partial sell of PNG Power

Struggling state owned electricity company, will be partially privatized.

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Madang villagers win court case

In a landmark decision, villagers from Mirap Village in Madang Province were awarded K2,380,665.00 in damages for an unlawful police raid in 2008.

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Surrendering drugs for a new life chapter

Four drug addicts repented and received Jesus into their lives from a week-long crusade held at Kongra Village in Lower Nebilyer, Tambul Nebilyer District in Western Highlands.

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Maru wants mining giant investigated

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has instructed the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea to investigate Newmont Corporation following its decision to move its country's office to Australia.

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Cricket PNG staff wants removal of CEO

Cricket PNG staff including players from the senior national men's and women's team have petitioned the board to immediately terminate its chief executive officer Richard Done over allegation of mismanagement.

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PNG wants to be a mining investor destination

Papua New Guinea is reinforcing its position as its leading destination for mining investment, with significant developments unveiled during the PNG Investment Week conference in Sydney, Australia.   

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Court hands down murder verdict

On 6 December 2024, the National Court sitting in Ramu, Madang, found Nitawa Tawa guilty of murder under Section 300(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

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DIRD aims to do away with manual acquittal reporting  

The Department of Implementation and Rural Development [DIRD] is looking into digitizing the reporting systems and functions of the districts and provincial governments through the Digital Bilum Platform.

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