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Lae police hierarchy assures safety ahead of 50th Independence celebrations

The Lae police bosses have assured that the 50th Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Lae and the province will be safe, regardless of recent threats made to police after criminals were shot dead by police.

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Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province contestants arrive in Daru

The seven contestants for the inaugural Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province pageant have arrived in Daru yesterday ahead of the crowning night scheduled for Saturday, September 6th.

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Local SME sponsors daughter for the inaugural Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province Pageant

Christian Potters Guesthouse, a Daru-based business, has announced K5,000 sponsorship of Diana Olewale, a 20-year-old first-year student from the University of Natural Resources and Environment [UNRE], for the upcoming Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province pageant.

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ABG general elections polling set to commence, campaign ends tonight

The Office of Bougainville Electoral Commission has confirmed that polling will now take place tomorrow Friday, September 5th, 2025.

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Madang police prepares to launch Independence Operation

Madang police have begun preparations for a special Independence Operation.

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Priest dies after 54 years of services to PNG

A Catholic Priest who has spent 54 years in remote and rural areas of PNG helping people in spiritual, social and material development has passed on..

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WHO regional director visits WHP to support polio response

The Regional Director of the World Health Organization [WHO] for the Western Pacific Region, Dr Saia Mau Piukala, visited Western Highlands Province this week.

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Milne Bay PHA celebrates 50th pre-independence anniversary

The Alotau Provincial Hospital was abuzz on Tuesday, staff of the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority holding pre-Independence celebrations.

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Yangoru-Saussia public service housing project nears halfway mark

The public service housing project for the Yangoru-Saussia District in the East Sepik is making steady progress, with four of the planned eight houses now completed.

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Holy Trinity students in Vanimo revive traditional cooking

Students at the Holy Trinity School of Humanities in Baro, Vanimo Green District, today took centre stage in showcasing traditional cooking styles as part of the Pre-Independence celebrations leading up to Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary on 16th September.

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