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Road accident at Guo leaves one dead

A fatal road accident that occurred at Guo, near Kundiawa town yesterday had claimed the life of a 28-year-old man.

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SP Brewery and PNG Power ink renewable energy MoU

Unreliable power issues will be a thing of the past for multinational company South Pacific Brewery, going forward.

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Pilot track to connect Gembogl and Asaro – an initiative of the Inaugl community

Locals and elites have dig down into their own pockets to raise K33,000 with seven diesel fuel drums to start work on building a pilot track-road that will connect two districts.

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Iorive appointed Chef de Mission to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) Board has unanimously approved the appointment of PNGOC Treasurer, Elaine Iorive, as Chef de Mission for Team PNG at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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20 prisoners break-out of Lae Central Police Station cell, one recaptured

A total of 20 prisoners [male] escaped from the Lae Central police station cells after cutting an opening on the steel wire, a very narrow gap in between two steel bars on the side window of cell 2 and escaped through it.

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Disabled persons neglected in worst facility conditions in Lae

The facility housing people living with disability (PLWD) in Lae is in a seriously deteriorating state, needing immediate maintenance.

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Gender-Based Violence costs PNG billions

Statistics reveal the economic cost to the nation in terms of lost work and productivity for women and girls, is estimated at nearly K18.64 billion in cost-productive days per year.

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Committee submits recommendations

Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Powes Parkop, has reported back that since the setup of the committee, five inquiries and events were conducted with 70 recommendations presented to Parliament.

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Hela Wigmen announce 35-man squad for 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil cup

Hela Wigmen has announced its final 35-man squad for the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup campaign after an intense 10-week pre-season.

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Sealing gives new look to Mendi town

Rehabilitation and sealing of Mendi Town roads in the Southern Highlands Province has given a new look to the town, a significant transformation by local contractor Construct Oceanic Limited [COL].

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