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New coconut genebank on target
The new International Coconut Genebank to go up in Milne Bay, a major undertaking by the Kokonas Indastri Koporesen is said to be on target.
Kikori District commissions MV IBK to improve sea travel and service access
The people of Kikori District will no longer travel in dinghies to and from Port Moresby for access to services.
Police aim to revive community policing through local partnership
Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr., MP, has reaffirmed the crucial role of the Reserve Constabulary in strengthening community policing and restoring public confidence in law enforcement across Papua New Guinea.
Youth Population in PNG Surges by 60%
Papua New Guinea's population growth has seen a boom in youth population of age 25 and below with 60% majority.
Polling underway for Porgera-Piaela open by-election
Polling for the much-anticipated Pogera-Paiela Open By-Election officially began today after ballot boxes were securely stored in a shipping container at the Paiam Police Station.
MDI celebrates 20 years of strengthening media in PNG
The Media Development Initiative [MDI] joined hands with long-standing partners, media professionals, civil societies, and community voices in celebrating its 20 years of shaping media landscaping in Papua New Guinea.
Ballot boxes securely delivered to Pogera ahead of polling
A total of 54 ballot boxes have been safely transported into Pogera as the newly established Pogera-Paela Electorate prepares for polling tomorrow.
MRDC Group announce acquisition of BSP shares
The Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC] today announce that the Group has increased its shareholdings in Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited [BSP] by acquiring a large portion of the bank’s shares that were on offer to the public by the Motor Vehicle Insurance Trust [MVIL].
Main suspect of sorcery related violence re-arrested
One of the main suspects allegedly involved in the torture of an elderly man, destruction and set fire on 13 houses with livestock in Kombumogo village in Kerowagi District in 2023 has been re-arrested last Tuesday.
Pacific police commissioners to gather in PNG for regional security talks and band tattoo
Police Commissioners and their police bands from eight Pacific Island nations will converge in Papua New Guinea this weekend to take part in the Pacific Police Band Tattoo program, which kicks off this Sunday and concludes on Tuesday next week.