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Marape opens K92 Mine’s stage 3 expansion plant

Prime Minister James Marape has officially opened the Kainantu Mine’s new Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant, marking a significant development for the project with the start of its first commercial gold production.

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Rosso intervenes to stop 3-mile evictions in Lae

Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, John Rosso, has invoked special provisions of the Land Act to stop the planned eviction of residents living at 3-Mile in Lae by the Fresh Produce Development Agency [FPDA], scheduled for November 7th.

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Gold for men and silver for women in basketball

The FIBA Oceania Melanesian Cup concluded yesterday with the PNG men's basketball team winning gold after beating Fiji 68-61 in a thriller, and the women settled for silver, going down to Fiji in the gold medal play-off to Fiji 57-44.

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Public urges GST relief beyond 2026

Ordinary Papua New Guinean citizens hope to see government relief assistance, like cuts in Goods and Services Tax [GST] on basic items, continue after the one-year implementation timeline from June 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026.

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Western Highlands bids farewell to long serving provincial finance manager

The Western Highlands Provincial Administration on Thursday bid a final farewell to its long-serving Provincial Finance Manager, the Late Reverend Timothy Rapula, during an emotional ceremony at Mara Haus in Mt Hagen.

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Madang to start second round of polio campaign

Madang Province will launch the second round of its polio vaccination campaign on Monday, 20 October, a week later than other provinces due to logistical challenges.

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Sweet start for Buka’s first ice cream training

Ice cream is a favourite treat for people of all ages, loved for its creamy texture and variety of flavors.

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Unnecessary trauma cases burden Milne Bay’s health system

A rise in trauma cases for Milne Bay has been described as an ‘unnecessary burden’ on the province’s healthcare system, at least for the Alotau Provincial Hospital.

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Grade 8 Exams to start on Monday, but some dates may shift

The Department of Education has confirmed that the 2025 Grade 8 National Examinations are set to start on Monday, 20th October, but some schools may need to adjust exam dates slightly if papers are delayed

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Milne Bay moves to deliver exam papers before Monday


While Milne Bay's Grade 8 examination papers have arrived this Friday afternoon, the challenge to deliver them to schools remains a worry this weekend before exams get underway on Monday.
A total 5863 Grade 8 students will sit the exams next week for Milne Bay.

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