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Manus on high alert as Gale winds threaten coastal communities

​The National Weather Service has issued an urgent directive for Manus residents to exercise extreme caution as northwest gale force winds begin to batter the province.

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PMV operators in Madang demand increase in fares

PMV operators in Madang Province are demanding an increase in PMV fares to help cushion the hike in fuel prices.

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East Sepik PMV operators signal fare hikes amid fuel crises

Public Motor vehicle operators across East Sepik Province are preparing to increase fares by 50-percent to 100- percent citing the direct impact of rising fuel prices.

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Easter peace mission brings hope to Kagua fight zone

A powerful Easter peace mission is bringing hope to families trapped in months of deadly tribal fighting in Kagua Central, Southern Highlands Province.

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Milne Bay sets up emergency centre for Cyclone Maila updates

The Milne Bay Provincial Administration has established a Provincial Emergency Operations Centre to coordinate information on Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila.

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Opposition says Defence ‘step aside’ not enough amid PNGDF recruitment probe

Deputy Leader of Opposition, Keith Iduhu acknowledged Prime Minister James Marape’s decision to assume interim control of the Ministry of Defence following Dr. Billy Joseph’s announcement to "step aside."

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K1 billion fuel subsidy to take effect April 15

The Government’s K1 billion fuel subsidy aimed at easing the recent spike in fuel prices is expected to take effect by Wednesday, April 15.

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Fuel price hike

Papua New Guinea woke up to the aftershock of the Middle East conflict as prices at several pumps increased rapidly.

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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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