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More malaria and dengue cases seen in NCD clinics

Several clinics in the National Capital District have reported a rise in malaria and dengue cases, with many patients coming from Central and Gulf provinces.

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ADB to provide disaster financing for the first time

The Asian Development Bank will, for the first time, provide disaster risk financing to its member countries.

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BSP to phase out magnetic stripe cards by June

Bank South Pacific [BSP] Financial Group Limited will fully deactivate all magnetic stripe cards by the end of June as part of a major security overhaul to combat card cloning.

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Corruption a sickness among leaders, says former MP

Senior statesman and former Lae MP, Bart Philemon, pointed out a scathing assessment of the country’s leadership, describing corruption as a sickness deeply embedded within the political class.

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Morobe police warn alluvial miners after mass arrest

Alluvial miners have been warned to respect lawful mining leases or face the full force of the law, following the arrest of 82 illegal miners in Bulolo last Thursday.

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Hela Governor proposes peace and arms surrender program in Kopiago

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has proposed a Peace and Arms Surrender Program to be held on Wednesday at Kopiago Station in the Koroba Lake Kopiago District, Hela Province.

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94 new lawyers admitted to the bar

The Papua New Guinea legal fraternity expanded significantly today as 94 graduates from the Legal Training Institute [LTI] were formally admitted to the Bar today.

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Asian Development Bank billion kina electricity and broadband initiatives

The Asian Development Bank will make available nearly K300 Billion, aiming to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade and improve broadband access across Asia and the Pacific.

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Watchdog to challenge Starlink decision

Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen says the Watchdog will appeal to the National Government regarding the decision in the Starlink case.

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Marape orders ministers to step up work before 2026 mid-year

Prime Minister James Marape has directed all ministers and department heads to step up their work as the country approaches the middle of 2026.

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