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Police in Madang have apprehended two young men in relation to the grievous assault of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter, which took place last Saturday at a town supermarket over allegations of shoplifting.

Police are tracking a group of men following the kidnapping of a number of people at around 5am this morning, May 12, in Western Province near the border with Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces.

Outgoing Health Secretary Dr. Osborne Liko will be engaged as Special Advisor to the Government on National Health Issues, under the Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council [NEC].

Papua New Guinea will make medical history this week with its first-ever kidney transplant, following the arrival of a team of transplant specialists from the United Kingdom.

A total of K9.9 million will be paid as final entitlements and repatriation to 291 retired teachers in Papua New Guinea.

A new township is set to be developed at Watarais in the Markham District of Morobe Province, as part of a major initiative launched this week by the Morobe Provincial Government.

Police in Madang have launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter by security guards at a local shop, following accusations of shoplifting.

PNG lightweight boxing champion Junior Kauko Raka, also known as the “PNG Prodigy,” is preparing for his eighth professional bout this July against Fijian champion Mikaele Ravalaka.

Prime Minister James Marape has marked Mother’s Day with a heartfelt national appeal, urging Papua New Guineans to show greater respect and care for women, especially mothers, as the country approaches its 50th Independence Anniversary later this year.

At the Kwikila Station in the Central Province, the Rigo Schools Rugby League Competition kicked off its season.