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PNG’s first House of Assembly interpreter Susan Hilan Pora passes on at 83
Susan Hilan Schmidt Sikot Pora, a foundational figure in Papua New Guinea’s journey to independence and one of the first interpreters for the House of Assembly, has passed away. She was 83.
Dei by-election RO removed
The Returning Officer for the Dei Open By-Election in Western Highlands Province has been removed from his post following a refusal to comply with directives from the Electoral Commission.
Jomard passage strategic to PNG
The Jomard Passage in Milne Bay Province remains one of Papua New Guinea’s most important international shipping routes, linking the Solomon Sea and the Coral Sea and serving as a key shortcut for vessels traveling between Australia and North Asian markets.
Bela primary school reopens after 2 decades of closure
Bela Primary School in Karinz village, Southern Highlands, has resumed classes for the 2026 academic year after being closed for nearly 20 years.
Kafkaf declared unfit for habitation as toxic crisis spreads
A public health emergency has been declared in New Ireland Province after Kafkaf village was officially announced an Environmental Hazard and Contaminated Zone. Authorities have deemed the area "unfit for human habitation" following months of continuous marine deaths and a spike in local illnesses.
NMSA urged to promote maritime safety and responsible shipping
Transport Minister Miki Keaok says Papua New Guinea will be receiving more ships when the Papua LNG and other major projects in the pipeline commences operations.
Full NMSA board members sworn-in
The new board members for the National Maritime Safety Authority were sworn-in this week in Port Moresby.
Simbu cooperative gets K80,000 seed boost for 100 farmers
The Simbu Farmers' Cooperative Society Limited [SFCSL] has received K80,000 worth of seedlings, ending a frustrating 14-year delay for its 100 members across Simbu's six districts.
BSP reopens Porgera branch after year-long closure
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group has officially reopened its Porgera Branch in Enga Province, nearly one year after tribal conflict in the region forced a total suspension of services.
Madang tertiary students told to become ‘agents of change’
Tertiary students from Madang Province have been encouraged to become 'agents of change' for their province.