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Funding crunch threatens Queen of Paradise Orchestra’s historic Jayapura tour
Financial constraints remain a critical hurdle for Vanimo’s Queen of Paradise Orchestra as the young musicians prepare for their maiden international performance in Jayapura, Indonesia, scheduled for the coming weeks.
Permanency plan for Duke of York sea checkpoints
Permanent sea safety checkpoints will be established following last month’s fatal boating mishap near the Pigeon Islands, according to Duke of York Island local level government [LLG] president Jack Kongkong.
Prime Minister backs Unitech’s commercial plans
Prime Minister James Marape has backed development plans for the Papua New Guinea University of Technology [PNG UOT], presenting the institution with a K10 million funding boost during an official campus visit on Tuesday.
Western Highlands rejects non-compliance claims, presents reports
The Western Highlands Provincial Administration has rejected allegations of non-compliance and non-performance, saying it has met its mandatory reporting obligations and continues to deliver services despite limited funding.
Lawyers warned against obstructing ICAC investigations after SCPNG arrest
Legal practitioners obstructing the course of justice will face the full force of the law, Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] acting commissioner Don Sawong says.
High-ranking provincial officials charged with corruption
Four public servants and a legal officer are facing serious criminal charges following a crackdown by the Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] into alleged misuse of public funds and obstruction of justice in New Ireland, Jiwaka, and Port Moresby.
PNG’s youth bulge a ‘fact we must plan for’
More than one in three Papua New Guineans are young people aged 15 to 34, putting immense pressure on schools, jobs, and health services across the country, according to new figures from the National Statistical Office [NSO].
K1.2m land deposit paid for Manam resettlement
Displaced people of Manam Island in Madang will soon relocate to their new permanent home at Mumbndap in Bogia after a K1.2 million material deposit payment was handed over to traditional landowners last Friday.
Vanimo faces 3-month shortage as shipping crisis leaves shops empty
Shops across Vanimo have been running empty for almost three months, with basic household items like rice, tin fish, sugar, and coffee in short supply.
Gulf farmers complete cocoa pruning training
Nearly 30 local farmers, including a strong turnout of women and youth, have successfully completed a practical cocoa pruning training session in the Keipi Melaripi Local Level Government [LLG] area of Kerema, Gulf.