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PNG must prepare early as El Niño risks increase
Papua New Guinea must strengthen public awareness and prepare early as El Niño conditions continue affecting parts of the country, an official says.
Hawa CS gets K3m expansion funding
The Hela Provincial Government has released K3 million to continue construction work at the Hawa Correctional Service facility, the second tranche of funding for the project.
MP tells LLG presidents to return to their elected centres
Delta Fly MP Agena Gamai has called on local level government [LLG] presidents across the district to return to their designated growth centres and serve their communities locally rather than operating out of Balimo, Western.
‘Drowning in Waste’: Port Moresby’s flooded streets and the Coral Triangle crisis
In Papua New Guinea’s capital, rising floodwaters are carrying more than rain, they carry the weight of waste, mismanagement, and neglect.
Helen Roalakona becomes PNG’s first female Public Prosecutor
Female Legal eagle Helen Roalakona has made history as Papua New Guinea's first female Public Prosecutor, taking the helm of the country's criminal justice system for a six-year term.
Islands Petroleum introduces cleaner diesel fuel option in Lae
Islands Petroleum has introduced a new fuel product in Lae aimed at supporting modern vehicles, heavy machinery and industrial operations across Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby to face weekend water rationing as court orders unblock critical pipeline repairs
Water PNG has secured interim National Court orders to proceed with urgent repairs on a primary water pipeline supplying Port Moresby, following a land access dispute that delayed initial works.
North Fly police strengthened with new fleet
The Police Special Services Division in North Fly will now beef up security operations in the Tabubil mining area and surrounding communities after receiving three new police marked vehicles from Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML].
PNG far below Commonwealth standard for female leaders, former minister says
PNG political pioneer Lady Carol Kidu is spearheading a national campaign to boost female representation in parliament, urging that the country remains critically short of Commonwealth standards for women in leadership.
PNG-Australia partnership strengthens agricultural markets in Western Highlands
Fresh investment in market infrastructure is continuing to transform agricultural trade in Western Highlands, with the opening of the upgraded Holy Trinity College Market.