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Margarima, Hela

Pictures of the beautiful Margarima Station in Komo-Margarima District, Hela (formerly part of Southern Highlands), on Friday, January 14, 2022. Once a forgotten backwater, Margarima is fast moving, with support from the Marape Government, Hela Provincial Government and Komo-Margarima District Development Authority. Thousands of people converged on Margarima – located at the crossroads of Hela, …

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Gender based violence is a ‘disease’,  says Police Commissioner

MARCH 8 2022 Police Commissioner David Manning says gender-based violence (GBV) is a disease that needs to be treated. Commissioner Manning made this remark today at the programme for the launch of a video documentary on Family Sexual Violence Referral Pathway.  The video, titled ‘Pathways to Justice – Strongim sindaun bilong femili’, is a documentary …

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PNG Power Ltd committed to service delivery amidst challenges

MARCH 8 2022 PNG Power Ltd (PPL) Chairman Moses Maladina has weighed in on recent unfair criticism levelled at the company’s operations. “Criticism of our current service level may be appropriate, but misinformed allegations are not acceptable. Stop politicising the issues at PNG Power Ltd,” he said. “The position does not reflect the dedication of …

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Madang ranked as 6th best snorkeling destination in the world

International travel website PlanetWare recently ranked Madang as the sixth-best snorkeling destination in the world. Madang has risen from seventh to sixth best destination in the world for snorkeling and diving. PlanetWare says: “The tropical nation of Papua New Guinea is located north of Australia in the Coral Triangle, also known as the Amazon of …

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World Bank projects PNG economy to grow by 4 per cent in 2022

PORT MORESBY, March 4, 2022 – A new World Bank report says Papua New Guinea’s economy is projected to grow by four percent in 2022, driven largely by growth in the extractives sector. Papua New Guinea Economic Update: Navigating a Fragile Recovery looks at key recent developments in PNG’s economy and places these in a …

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Digital passenger declaration required for travel to Australia

AIR NIUGINI Passengers travelling to Australia are required to complete a new “document” being the Australian Digital Passenger Declaration (or DPD). This replaces the earlier Passenger Travel Declaration (or ATD) that was required. The DPD is a mobile phone app and available for download at the Apple iPhone Store for iPhone, and Google Store for …

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