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El Nino to cause rural-urban migration
The predicted onset of El Nino may lead to urban migration and social issues in the island communities of Lousiade in Samarai-Murua as the dry spell prolongs.
As the prolonged dry spell continues, families in rural island communities in the Lousiade local level government may be forced to leave their homes and migrate to urban areas in search of food, water and better living conditions.
Lousiade LLG president Solomon Paulisbo said he dreads social issues could emerge once the full impact of the El Nino sets in Milne Bay.
Police launch manhunt for 16 escapees in Enga
A police operation is underway in Enga to recapture 16 remand prisoners who escaped from the Wabag Police Station lock-up early on Wednesday morning.
Police foil armed robbery along Sepik highway
Effective communication by police in East Sepik has led to the arrest of two armed men who were inside a PMV bus from Wewak that was on its way to Maprik.
Hotel Gilgal creates jobs, gives Mt Hagen a fresh look
A private investment is transforming the face of Mt Hagen City, with the opening of the multi-million kina Hotel Gilgal, creating more than 80 jobs while boosting confidence in the city's growing business and tourism sector.
Community leaders calls for stronger values
Ahi president Bingumalu Ahie has called on parents and communities to guide young people with discipline and responsibility to help build a safer and healthier society.
SDA youths from PNG and Indonesia team up for evangelism
Hundreds of young Adventists from Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have teamed up for evangelism in Indonesia for the first time at the recent Arafura International Pathfinder Camporee in Merauke, Indonesia.
Late Sir Julius Chan honoured with Order of Vanuatu
Former Prime Minister and founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Julius Chan, has been recognized by the government and people of Vanuatu with the prestigious Order of Vanuatu, Badge of Distinction.
Kina Bank cleans NBC studio complex in community service drive
The Kina Bank Wewak Branch team conducted a major clean-up around the NBC Wewak studio complex as part of its ongoing community service initiatives.
Two drown in search for water in Hela
Two primary school students have tragically drowned in the Koroba-Lake Kopiago district of Hela after a search for drinking water ended in disaster due to the ongoing El Niño drought.
Buimo CS clinic gets medical supplies
The Buimo Correctional Services clinic in Lae received a fresh supply of essential medicines and medical consumables yesterday, fulfilling a pledge made by the Nawaeb District Development Authority [DDA] during Easter this year.