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Sir Puka supports Bougainville Referendum
Member for Abau, Sir Puka Temu, has openly declared his support for the Bougainville Referendum during today’s parliamentary debate.
Wanuma people in Middle Ramu set to get road access
People in the newly created Wanuma Local Level Government of Middle Ramu District can now look forward to having road accessibility into the provincial capital after 51 years of being neglected by successive governments and leaders.
Bougainville under drought alert
Bougainville remains under drought-alert status, with the impacts of the current El Niño weather pattern already being felt across the region and several communities in North Bougainville reaching emergency thresholds.
Maladina defends development forum
Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina has hit back on critics about the millions of kinas spent to host the recent Papua LNG Development Forum in Port Moresby, saying the government has nothing to hide.
PM calls for sensitivity
Prime Minister James Marape in his opening speech on the 2019 Referendum issue in parliament today reminded members on the sensitivity of the matter.
Makiba urges Parliament
Parliament has been urged to carefully balance the wishes of the people of Bougainville with PNG constitutional responsibilities and national interests.
Daio health center receives solar water pump as water tank dry
As the El Niño conditions continue to affect everyday life, essential services, like healthcare, are also feeling the impact as prolonged dry weather worsens water shortages.
Daio Health Centre, a Catholic-run health facility located across the bay from Alotau Town, Milne Bay Province, had struggled to maintain basic health services until two weeks ago, when it received assistance in a form of a solar-powered water pump.
Morobe police seek permanent headquarters
Morobe Provincial Police Command is seeking permanent headquarters in Lae after decades of operating from rented offices.
Late exam papers put remote schools at risk
Manalos Aviation is urging the National Department of Education to deliver Grade 8 examination papers earlier after completing deliveries to 199 schools across Morobe Province under a tight schedule.
Wau Waria prepares ahead of El Nino funding
The Wau Waria District in the Morobe Province has already established a dedicated El Niño Response Committee, which will be responsible for the delivery of relief assistance when funding is made available.