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Woodford Festival and National Cultural Commission join for cultural exchange
A landmark agreement has been signed between the Woodford Folk Festival and the National Cultural Commission [NCC], expanding cultural exchange to communities across all 22 provinces of PNG. The signing took place on 30 December 2025 at the festival in Queensland, Australia.
Bougainville President welcomes New Year, pledges continued path to Independence
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has extended New Year greetings to Bougainvilleans at home and abroad, thanking them for the confidence they continue to place in his leadership and in the work of the Bougainville Government.
Sir Puka warns PNG families are under growing pressure
Veteran statesman Sir Puka Temu says Papua New Guinea is entering the new year under serious pressure, with many families struggling to cope with high living costs, rising crime and limited job opportunities.
Mayor sets strategic direction in Wewak Urban
The people of Wewak Urban can expect stronger services, safer communities, and a louder voice in local decision-making as their Local-Level Government begins a new five-year term.
Parkop calls on NCD residents to live responsibly in 2026
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has appealed to residents to live responsibly as the country enters the new year, urging citizens to commit to positive behaviour and nation-building.
Mass arrest of people loitering at 5-mile NHC flats
National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab has confirmed that nine people, four women and five men, were arrested and charged for unlawfully being on National Housing Commission [NHC] premises, loitering, and gambling.
Gas fired power project to bring electricity to remote Hela communities
A gas-fired power generation project at Papua New Guinea’s LNG facilities in Hela Province is expected to deliver reliable electricity to several remote communities for the first time, Prime Minister James Marape says.
MV Coral Adventurer refloated, 83 passengers airlifted out of Lae
The grounded Australian-registered cruise vessel MV Coral Adventurer has been successfully salvaged and refloated following a coordinated multi-agency operation at Dregerhafen Point in Morobe’s Finschhafen District.
Prime suspect arrested in Unitech students murder case
As part of the ongoing Christmas/New Year Police Operations in the Western Highlands, Police have apprehended the prime suspect in the alleged murder case involving two PNG University of Technology female students and a secondary school boy.
Peaceful Christmas in Western Highlands
Western Highlands Province recorded a peaceful and calm Christmas celebration this year, with no major incidents reported during the festive period.