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Rain to continue through to May, says weather official

Papua New Guinea will continue to experience heavy rainfall in the coming weeks.

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Black Orchids primed to defend Sports Tok 7s cup

Reigning champions of the annual Sports Tok 7s in Black Orchids are geared up to defend the cup in the 2025 edition, set for Easter Weekend in Port Moresby.

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Papua New Guinea to host pinnacle of Melanesian Football

The fourth edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup will be held in Port Moresby from 4 - 18 October, following the signing of a Host Agreement between the MSG Secretariat and the Government of Papua New Guinea, through the PNG Sports Foundation.

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CDF refutes food ration claims

The Commander for the PNG Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara has refuted claims made by soldiers that they have not been provided food for the last six weeks.

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Landslide destroys crops and properties in Mendi


A landslide that occurred last night in Mendi, Southern Highlands destroyed crops and several homes and properties.

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3 suspects involved in Baruni rape and murder escape from custody

The Waigani Committal Court has issued a Warrant of Arrest for three suspects who were allegedly involved in the murder and rape of Margaret Gamaru Gabriel, along the Baruni Settlement, in Port Moresby earlier this year, after escaping from police custody.

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Former Aiome school principal under investigation for misuse of funds

The former principal of Aiome Anglican Secondary School, Francis Kumo has been arrested and charged for misappropriating school funds and for Abuse of Office.

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Vanimo CS facility overcrowded

Detainees at the Vanimo Correctional Institution Service have raised concerns of overcrowding in the cell blocks they are assigned in.

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First ever book on Law and Medical Ethics published

A first ever book on Law and Medical Ethics and research in PNG was launched yesterday in Port Moresby.

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Manam council of chiefs recognised

The traditional Manam Council of Chiefs in the Bogia District of Madang Province, which is locally referred to as the Kukurais, was given recognition by the Madang Provincial Government last Saturday, in a ceremony hosted at Yassa Village.

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