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Dei Open by-election polling commences today

Security personnel and electoral officials gathered early this morning at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks to distribute ballot boxes and election materials to the 51 polling sites across the Dei electorate as polling for the Dei by election begins today.

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Hela endorses K686 million for 2026 development

The Hela Provincial Assembly has approved a budget of K686 million, marking a strong start to the year with its first assembly meeting held earlier this week.

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Air Niugini to suspend Kiunga flights for five months

Air Niugini will temporarily suspend all flights to Kiunga Airport starting 31 January 2026

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Weapons found among contraband items in prison

Security concerns at Boram Correctional Facility continue to mount.

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Rapa calls for joint Highlands crackdown on guns

Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa has called for collective leadership among Highland's governors to address the growing problem of gun-related crimes in the region.

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SevisWallet App launched to store digital ID’s and government services

The Department of Information and Communications Technology [DICT] has officially launched the SevisWallet App, now available for download on the Google Play Store.

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Two missing in Madang boating mishap

Two men are still missing at sea following a boating accident in Madang waters early Saturday morning.

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Baby Sawong reaches 100 days of living

The Sydney Children’s Hospital marked a deeply emotional milestone early this morning, celebrating baby Sawong’s 100 days of life.

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CS acting commissioner calls on officers to look after their well being

Acting Commissioner of Correctional Services, Bernard Nepo, has called on officers to take responsibility for their own well-being so they can better serve their communities.

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NBC secures Super League TV rights for PNG and the Pacific

Papua New Guinea’s national broadcaster, the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC], has secured exclusive broadcast rights to air the UK Super League for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 seasons.

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