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Fire destroys Chinese-owned shops

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Shops in Popondetta, Northern Province, burnt down on Monday, an eyewitness reveals.

Five men on trial for Port Moresby killing

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IPA deregisters 5 political parties

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Five political parties, currently listed with the Registry of Political Parties, have been deregistered as associations by the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) due to non-compliance of requirements.

Somare did not attend National Alliance Party fundraiser

Fake preacher kicked out of Bougainville

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A foreign, illegal gold buyer, disguised as a preacher, was caught red-handed and kicked out of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.

Sir Mekere has no standing in PNGSDP case, says Court

Toea Wisil to race against Australia’s top Melissa Breen

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Papua New Guinea sprint Queen Toea Wisil will be running against Australian number one Melissa Breen today at the Rio Olympics.

Damaru’s statement absurd, says ACP Isouve

Police personnel arrested and charged

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A senior police officer was arrested and charged for supplying a set of police uniform, a firearm and ammunition to a civilian in Port Moresby.

Soldiers go without food due to closure of mess

Huge crowd with placards meets ministerial delegation

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A huge crowd has now gathered at a local primary school, bearing placards calling for their royalties and equities to be paid after more than 200 LNG cargoes have been shipped.

UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship open

Katua goes down in first Olympic fight

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PNG’s Thadius Katua went down in his first Olympic fight to Russia’s Adlan Abdurashidov who won on points 3-0.

Hela governor seat to end up in court again

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Polye blames Government for economic shortfalls

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Opposition Leader Don Polye has blamed Prime Minister Peter O’Neill and his government for the rising debt level in the country.

Pruaitch supports Supplementary budget

PNG Air confirms armed hold up in Alotau

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The management of PNG Air have confirmed that an armed robbery took place at their Alotau booking office on Monday, August 1, in Milne Bay Province.

Juffa backs eviction on illegal settlers

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Case of attempted murder of girlfriend adjourned

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Samson Ikasa, who is accused of brutally bashing his girlfriend, appeared at the Bomana Committal Court yesterday for his ruling.

Bougainville’s Mt Bagana spews out ash