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With the 2026 academic year set to begin next Monday, many teachers across the country are still waiting for leave fares and other entitlements owed to them from 2025.

Residents living in Port Moresby have been reminded to respect the nation’s capital, which serves as a place for Papua New Guineans and the international community to conduct business, pursue education and access medical services.

Preparations are now in the final stages for polling in the Dei District by-election in Western Highlands Province, scheduled for Monday, January 19.

Prime Minister James Marape left the country this afternoon to attend the 56th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

The East Sepik Governor’s Office, through its Smart Cocoa Program and in partnership with the Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea, has started an awareness campaign on organic fertilizer use for cocoa farmers.

Efforts to improve waste management and reduce littering in Lae City have received a major boost, with local companies pledging nearly 500 rubbish drums to support a city-wide clean-up initiative.

The National Fisheries Authority [NFA] has reminded all beche-de-mer fishermen, buyers, and exporters to strictly follow the approved dates for the 2025 season.

The Madang Provincial Government is preparing to send the second batch of Flexible Open Distance Education or FODE students to further their studies in India this year.

The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] has taken strong action against shops that are illegally charging Goods and Services Tax [GST] on essential household items that are zero-rated under the law.

The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA] Chief Executive, Dr Robin Oge, has commended the Metoreia Urban Health Centre [MUHC] for completing one year of service to the community.