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Madang candidates and supporters told to stay within confines of the law

Police in Madang Province have issued a strong warning to all candidates contesting in the local level government election in the province and the Usino/ Bundi by- election to stay within the confines of the law whilst out on the campaign trail.

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From grade 10 dropout to midwifery graduate

Raymond Maipe, a proud son of the Engual Tribe in Lower Kagul of Tambul-Nebilyer District, has defied the odds to graduate with a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences [SMHS] this morning.

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Chrisdom’s journey to becoming a doctor

Among the 328 graduates of the University of Papua New Guinea's School of Medicine and Health Sciences [SMHS], this morning, Chrisdom Mongea was one among few who graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery [MBBS].

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Venue change announcement: round 4 Digicel ExxonMobil cup match

The Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition [PNG NRLC] has announced a venue change for the round 4 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup match between KMHL Enga Mioks and Kroton Hela Wigmen.

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Team PNG sets sights on U23 World Cup qualification via Pacific Mini Games

The Papua New Guinea Basketball Federation [BFPNG] is gearing up for a critical international campaign as it prepares its 3x3 men’s and women’s teams to compete at the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau, scheduled from June 29 to July 9, 2025.

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Nomination period for LLG and by-elections extended

Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced an extension to the nomination period for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections and scheduled by-elections across the country.

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Two women nominate for Madang Urban LLG

Two women candidates have so far nominated to contest in the Madang Urban LLG election.

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Hoskins Airport to get a multi-million Kina makeover

The Runway and passenger terminal at the Hoskins Airport in West New Britain will feel a multi-million Kina makeover after a decade.

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PNG catholic nun recalls historic Ad Limina meeting with late Pope Francis and bishops

A Papua New Guinean religious sister was the first woman in the history of the Catholic church to be allowed to be a part of the Ad Limina Apostolorum Audience with the Bishops of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. 

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EU supports construction of DAL training complex

The construction of a K2.3 million Department of Agriculture Livestock Office and Training Complex will commence this week after the launch of the project yesterday.

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