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NBC gives illegal squatters 21 days to vacate property
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] has given illegal squatters residing behind the 5 Mile headquarters in Port Moresby 21 days to leave the property or face eviction by police.
Governor Bird responds to Angoram boundary concern
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has responded to concerns raised by communities in Angoram over the new Middle Sepik electoral boundary, saying the matter is now being addressed in consultation with relevant government agencies.
East Sepik holds tribute service for Rabaul boat tragedy victims
The East Sepik community gathered on Saturday to honor and remember the 27 lives lost in the recent tragic boat incident in Rabaul, East New Britain Province.
Ipatas is urging the national government to strengthen policing in Enga
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has called on the National Government to strengthen policing in the province, saying lasting peace depends on a well-resourced police force.
One month on, Dr Nicole Haley yet to assume Electoral Commissioner role
It's been a month since the appointment of Electoral Commissioner Dr Nicole Haley to oversee election operations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Arson suspects involved in burning of Ramu police house appear in court
Two prime suspects allegedly responsible for the recent burning down of a police house and a private vehicle, belonging to the police officer whose house was torched to the ground at the Ramu Sugar Police Barracks, have appeared for mention before the Ramu District Court on two charges each for arson.
More than 40,000 grade 12’s sit the written expression paper
Over 40,000 Grade 12 students across Papua New Guinea have begun sitting the first of this year’s major national examinations with the Written Expression Exam.
El Nino to cause rural-urban migration
The predicted onset of El Nino may lead to urban migration and social issues in the island communities of Lousiade in Samarai-Murua as the dry spell prolongs.
As the prolonged dry spell continues, families in rural island communities in the Lousiade local level government may be forced to leave their homes and migrate to urban areas in search of food, water and better living conditions.
Lousiade LLG president Solomon Paulisbo said he dreads social issues could emerge once the full impact of the El Nino sets in Milne Bay.
Police launch manhunt for 16 escapees in Enga
A police operation is underway in Enga to recapture 16 remand prisoners who escaped from the Wabag Police Station lock-up early on Wednesday morning.
Police foil armed robbery along Sepik highway
Effective communication by police in East Sepik has led to the arrest of two armed men who were inside a PMV bus from Wewak that was on its way to Maprik.