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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

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].

Prime Minister James Marape has made it clear to the electorate members not to expect the Government to give out endless funds in this disastrous time.

South Bougainville MP Timothy Masiu has welcomed the appointment of Bogia MP Robert Naguri as the new Minister for Information and Communication Technology.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands John Rosso has asked Kundiawa-Gembogl MP Muguwa Dilu to provide the necessary documents relating to land royalty claims by the Enduka people of the Mirane community.

East New Britain Provincial Administrator Levi Mano last night, submitted the province’s 2025 financial report on the Provincial Service Improvement Program (SIP) via the new Bilum Digital platform.

Drug-resistant infections are becoming harder and more expensive to treat at the Mount Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital, due to the misuse of antibiotics, prompting a stern warning from the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA].

A directive banning the close association of police personnel with intending candidates and members of parliament ahead of the 2027 national elections has been issued by the police hierarchy in Simbu province.

Sinesine Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua has called on the Government through the Attorney General’s office to maintain the salaries of village court magistrates.

There should be some clarity surrounding the enforcement of the vagrancy act, by Parliament on Wednesday.