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52 dead after drinking beer at funeral in Mozambique
Contaminated traditional beer has killed 52 people in Mozambique, health authorities say.An additional 51 people were admitted to hospitals in the Chitima and Songo districts in the northeastern Tete...
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Dika Toua aiming for more gold at 2015 Pacific Games
COMMONWEALTH Games champion weightlifter DikaToua says she is looking forward to winning three gold medals at this year’s Pacific Games in July.The pocket dynamo from Hanuabada rose to prominence as a...
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Domestic banking System can finance 2015 budget deficit
Governor of Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) says the domestic banking system has the capacity to finance the 2015 budget deficit. He pointed out that total liquidity in the system is K8.9...
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Digicel PNG blocks Voice Mail call charges
Digicel PNG has blocked off voice mail call charges. Digicel reverted to the original voicemail message “Your call will be charged after the tone” as of last night.Now customers dialing a phone number...
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Man beheads elder brother in the Solomon Islands
A man in his late 20s reportedly beheaded his elder brother following a dispute in the Solomon Islands, the Solomon Star reports.The elder brother (deceased) has six children.The newspaper says,...
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill hails Tonga leader
Tonga's Prime Minister Akilisi PohivaThe Government of Papua New Guinea has hailed the election of the Akilisi Pohiva as the prime minister of the Kingdom of Tonga.Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill...
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Prime Minister Peter O'Neill commended for traveling on Highlands Highway
Highlands Highway in PNG. Photo credit: Walum NaluPrime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill has being commended for being the country’s only Prime Minister ever to traverse the Highlands Highway from Lae,...
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AIR NIUGINI REDUCES AIRFARES
Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Simon Foo has announced that the airline will be reducing airfares for both domestic and international sectors effective 01st February 2015.Mr Foo said decrease in...
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Attorney General Ano Pala says Polye’s comments could be in contempt
Attorney General Ano Pala has urged leaders to guard against making derogatory comments against public institutions and constitutional offices that are tasked with duties to protect citizens and uphold...
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PNG batsman Jason Kila claims Don Bradman Batting Award in Australia Country...
Papua New Guinean young left hand batsmen Jason Kila was named in the Australian Country Cricket XI and awarded the Don Bradman Batting Award following his outstanding batting performance in the...
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Vote of No Confidence against Gulf Governor looms
A planned vote of no confidence against convicted Gulf governor Havila Kavo is looming amongst local leaders in the province.And Kikori MP Mark Maipakai has raised his hand to take the lead in the...
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24-Year-Old American Linguist Devotes Career to Bible Translations in PNG
Mary Woeste, 24, from the United States plans to move to Papua New Guinea to carry out bible translations for scores of ethnic groups throughout the country.Graduating from the Iowa State University in...
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Solomon Islands-Fiji air row resolved
The Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of the Republic of Fiji yesterday resolved the air row between the two countries.Following fruitful discussion of issues pertaining to air services...
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Chinese nationals arrested in PNG for attempted murder
Anto Wany was nearly murdered by Chinesenationals working and living in PNG. Three Chinese nationals who work and live in Papua New Guinea have been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Three...
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Tkatchenko: 2015 Pacific Games facilities will be completed as scheduled
PNG Sports Minister Justin Tkatchenko is adamant 2015 Pacific Games facilities will be available on time for the games. He says there is not time to waste despite weather warnings from the Papua New...
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Asia LNG demand to double
THE demand for Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) is expected to double to more than 400 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) from this year to 2035, InterOil says.The company said demand for LNG in the...
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PNG Hunters name 26-man squad for 2015 Instrust Super Cup
26-man squad named for PNG Hunters The Papua New Guinea Hunters administrators have named 26 -man squad for this year's Instrust Super Cup campaign in Australia. The squad is made up of new talent...
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A Group of PNG Nurses fly to Singapore for Training
Port Moresby General Hospital specialist nursing staff fly today to Singapore for a training and learning program specifically to develop the capacity of nurses in Pre, Intra, and Post cardiothoracic...
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Finance Minister James Marape wants acquittals submitted
PNG Finance Minister, James Marape issued orders to all heads of government departments and Members of Parliament to submit their 2014 acquittals. He warned that officers or MPs who fail to meet...
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Hunger strike spreads through Manus detention centre
Over 500 asylum seekers held at the Manus detention centre are now on hunger strike, The Guardian Australia reports.Tensions among detainees are reportedly on high, with the mass hunger strike now...
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