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Fiji PM announces pay cuts for ministers and travel bans in major cost-of-living blitz

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a sweeping cost-cutting package, including a 20 per cent pay cut for politicians and a total ban on overseas travel for government officials.

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Defence minister steps aside

Minister for Defence Dr Billy Joseph has announced that he is officially stepping aside from his ministerial role as of this afternoon.

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39 defective vehicles impounded in NCD

Police in Port Moresby have impounded 39 defective vehicles during an enforcement operation across the city.

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Chinese hospital ship to offer free medical services in Port Moresby

The Chinese hospital ship Silk Road Ark will visit Port Moresby this week to provide free medical treatment to the public as part of a humanitarian mission across the Pacific.

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PNG hosts first construction conference to boost infrastructure sector

The first-ever Construction and Contractors Conference is underway in Port Moresby, marking a major step toward strengthening Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure sector.

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Kavieng PMV operators push for fare hike as fuel price jumps to K8

In New Ireland Province, Public Motor Vehicle [PMV] Bus and Taxi operators in Kavieng town have raised concerns over the sharp increase in fuel prices.

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Defence Minister denies PNGDF recruitment interference after viral video

The Ministry of Defence has come under immense scrutiny for alleged influence over the PNGDF's 2026 recruitment process.

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Milne Bay islands brace as Cyclone Maila reaches Category 5

As severe Tropical Cyclone Maila reaches category 5 today, Milne Bay's island communities in direct path are hunkering down.

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Port Moresby to host ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup EAP Qualifier starting today

The regional pathway to the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup officially begins todqy at Amini Park.

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