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“Buimo Prison’s sports rehabilitation program is a program we, Buimo CS is trying to maintain to help develop the prisoners’ mindset and prepare them to join their community after prison,” says Buimo Jail acting Manager Welfare and Sports Coordinator, Sergeant Arnold Juvai.
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The National Court has put a halt to the Wafi-Golpu project until all matters relating to the signing of the
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The Kokoda Track Authority has teamed up with Kokoda Track Foundation to deliver a scholarship program for children along and around the Kokoda Trail. The scholarship program is to help fund project fees for primary and elementary school students.
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Quality Education and Health Services are the foundation for building good society and growth in human resource in a country. This was the main message delivered by West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou while presenting a school truck and opening a health center staff house in Nuku District, West Sepik Province.
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More effort by stakeholders is needed to minimize the crime rate in PNG communities.Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council Executive Officer, Wallis Yakam, says understanding the roots of crime can address issues because many factors contribute to human behavior.
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All five MPs from the Sandaun Province are now in the Laguna camp after the return of Sandaun Governor, Tony
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It was a hectic day for Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister on Wednesday as the coalition worked to consolidate its numbers. Mr. O’Neill spent part
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After facing prolonged issues with lack of equipment and staff, the Milfordhaven Clinic in Lae, today, received over K75,000 worth of medical equipment. The donation was by Islands Petroleum, a Lae-based company, who recognized the clinic’s need last year.
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Pangu Party’s General Secretary, Morris Tovebae, has described Bulolo MP Sam Basil’s announcement of a mass party resignation as a desperate move to remain in control. “The Pangu Party is intact and there will be a caucus meeting later this week,” Mr. Tovebae said.
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Bulolo MP, Sam Basil, has told a public gathering in Lae that all 15 Pangu MPs will resign from Pangu and either join another party or establish their own. While Basil stopped short of stating clearly if Pangu MPs will remain within the PNC led coalition, he did, however, express his desire for coalition stability in the vote of no confidence period.
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Lae will be hosting a Flower and Garden Show to coincide with Mother’s Day from May 10 to 12 at the Lae Botanic Gardens. The purpose of the show is to assist in the promotion and development of the historic National Botanic Gardens that was established almost 70-years ago.
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Women and young girls in the Yangoru Saussia District are excited about the roll out of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects in the first 18 wards. Under this WASH project, water tanks are installed in villages so women and girls would not walk long distances to fetch water for cooking and drinking.
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Lae District Court Magistrate, Edward Kupo, yesterday, April 24, told a 50-year-old man accused for alleged sexual penetration on 10-year-old girl last month to cooperate with police investigation whilst out on a K500 bail.
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Forty soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) have completed a two month Corporals qualifying course. The course culminated with a mock battle early Tuesday morning at Nadzab outside of Lae.
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