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Misima airstrip runway works to start in March

Work on the Misima Airstrip runway is set to begin this March, following the awarding of a K2.6 million rehabilitation contract to local company Mickey’s Carrier Limited.

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Japan gives K18 million for polio

Eighteen million kina has been committed by the Japanese government towards PNG's fight against the deadly poliovirus.

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Vagi rejects social media claims in Dei by-election

Acting Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging bribery and hijacking in the Dei By-Election.

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New Zealand begins construction of new high commission in Port Moresby

New Zealand has officially started construction of a new High Commission building in Port Moresby, marking a big step in strengthening its long-term relationship with Papua New Guinea.

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New police unit to seize unexplained assets

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary will establish a dedicated unexplained wealth investigation unit to identify and confiscate assets that cannot be lawfully explained.

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PNG joins Pacific Leaders at Hawaii Investment Summit

The Pacific Agenda summit is underway in Honolulu, Hawaii, bringing together Leaders from across the region and the United States to strengthen cooperation on investment, security, and shared prosperity.

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Cocoa farmers in Madang to benefit from country’s largest seed bank

Cocoa farmers in Madang are set to benefit from the country's biggest seed bank, established at Bauri, along the Madang-Ramu Highway.

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Usino-Bundi DDA pays K1m in school fee assistance

The Usino-Bundi District Development Authority has paid K1 million in Tuition Fee Assistance for tertiary students from the district for the 2026 academic year.

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‘Pay out police retirees benefits’: Minister demands action

Police Minister John Pundari has called on the Police Commissioner and the Department of Personnel Management to immediately resolve the backlog of retirement benefits for retired officers and entitlements owed to the families of deceased members.

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Milne Bay provincial government queries outstanding K42 million from KCH

Milne Bay Governor Gordon Wesley has assured legal proceedings remain on the cards should the National Government continue to stall the release of outstanding warrants and long-overdue oil palm shares owed to the province.

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