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National Literacy-Week launched in Northern province
The National Literacy Week was officially launched today, 31st September, in Northern Province to pave the way for government, schools, churches, communities, literacy practitioners and development partners to celebrate progress and discuss how literacy services can be improved in Papua New Guinea.
Water struggle adds to young woman’s health battle
Quiny Tony, a 21-year-old woman living with down syndrome, has reportedly battled severe crusted scabies since 2019, following an outbreak of a highly contagious itchy skin condition locally referred to as 'I Don't Care'.
Govt, church partnership vital for development: official
Government and church partnerships remain vital to delivering essential socio-economic services to rural communities, an official says.
Parliament reconvenes with disaster relief, budget gap on agenda
Parliament will resume on Tuesday 1st September, following its adjournment last week after the tabling of the historic 2019 Bougainville Referendum results.
30yo man refused bail for assaulting Gurias supporters
A 30-year-old man from Muntma Village, Mul-Baiyer District, Western Highlands Province, has been arrested and charged, with police refusing bail, in connection with an alleged offence committed on Sunday at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
Road, trucks bring relief to Middle Fly communities
For years, mothers carrying garden produce and sick family members from remote parts of Middle Fly faced grueling, multi-day river journeys just to reach basic services in Kiunga.
12 Asian nationals detained after alleged illegal mining in Watut
12 suspects of Asian origin have been detained in Lae last Friday after police alleged they were operating a mining activity without permission on land at Nauti, Watut, in Bulolo District, Morobe Province.
New market to generate rural income in post-conflict LLG
The local economy in the Hayapuga local level government [LLG] of Hela is set for a major boost following the launch of a new market project aimed at unlocking trade and generating income for rural communities.
Strict rules set for Madang holiday celebrations
Police in Madang are cracking down on public gatherings, late-night movements, and school breakup parties to prevent crime and curb growing anxiety over social media rumours ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence anniversary.
Samarai reset day to drive island revitalisation
Samurai Island in the Bwanabwana rural pocal level government [LLG] of Samarai-Murua district, Milne Bay, has dedicated August 26 as Samarai Reset Day to launch its long-term restoration plans.