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Marape pays tribute to Sir Charles
Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE, a distinguished statesman, diplomat, and pioneer of Papua New Guinea’s Post-Independence era.
K50m distributed as relief package for business houses affected by Black Wednesday
About K50 million relief fund has been distributed to businesses that were affected by the nationwide Civil Unrest in 2024.
Public servants must follow systems, laws, says Chief Secretary
Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has urged public servants to follow established processes and systems as the 2025 fiscal year begins.
PM Marape calls for restoration in law and justice sector
Prime Minister James Marape highlighted the importance of law enforcement and public service at today's [Monday] Public Service Dedication ceremony, emphasizing that 2025 must be a year of restoration for Papua New Guinea
Finals anticipation building as PCNC comp set to resume this weekend
The finals anticipation for Private Companies Netball Competition starts this weekend when the games resume following the festive season break.
PNGDF officer in possession of 15.5kg marijuana arrested
A PNG Defence Force colonel was officially arrested last night and charged by Boroko police for allegedly being in possession and conveying 7 bags of marijuana weighing 15.5 kilograms.
Judge: Prisoners must know release and parole dates
Justice David Cannings says all prisoners must know when they will be released and when they can apply for parole.
Parkop: PHA system not working
National Capital District [NCD] Governor Powes Parkop said the Provincial Health Authority [PHA] system is not working, with no clear line of reporting.
Hela set to launch new police command center
In a bold move to restore law and order in Hela Province, Governor Philip Undialu set to launch a major initiative, following the successful capture of Tasi Parobi, the primary suspect in the murder of First Constable George Lapon.
Prisoner wins negligence case
A prisoner who lost vision in one eye after a work accident at Bomana Prison won his negligence case just before Christmas 2024 against prison authorities and the State.