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Search continues for five ENB PHA staff and families missing at sea
The search for five East New Britain Provincial Health Authority [ENB PHA] senior staff and their family members reported missing at sea between Pidgin Island and Kokopo has been scaled down overnight, with authorities to resume operations at first light.
Bando accepts move to Immigration Ministry
Former Coffee Minister William Bando says he respects Prime Minister James Marape's decision to appoint him as the new Minister for Immigration following the recent Cabinet reshuffle.
1 killed, 4 hospitalised after alleged sorcery attack in Karamui
One man is dead, and four others are hospitalized after a violent attack in Wenaiyo Village, Karamui-Nomane district, Simbu province, over allegations of sorcery.
Gas licence holders warned to develop reserves or lose licenses
Petroleum Retention Licence [PRL] holders could lose their licences if they fail to develop their gas resources.
Health, education recommendations for children and youth
The Special Parliamentary Committee on Children and Youths has made key recommendations on addressing “deeply concerning national outcomes” among this group of people in the country.
Child and youth report deeply concerning
The report on Child and Youth wellbeing tabled in Parliament on Thursday by Special Parliamentary Committee Chairman Powes Parkop, highlighted deeply concerning national outcomes.
Sawang queries Ramu SML 14
Parliament heard this week that while the Government is working on the expansion of the Ramu Nickel Mine in Madang Province under Special Mining Lease 14, 90% of what’s stated in the earlier Lease 8 has not been fulfilled.
SILAG moves closer to university status
The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance [SILAG] has completed its final stakeholder consultation on the proposed Somare Public Service University Bill 2027.
Baisu prison running out of water
Baisu Correctional Institution in Western Highlands Province is facing a serious water shortage, with the PNG Correctional Service warning that inmates could be transferred if the dry spell continues
Juffa questions TSSP contracts
Northern Governor Gary Juffa has called on Works and Highways Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr to clarify who is responsible for awarding road contracts under the Transport Sector Support Program [TSSP].