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Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has called for the devolution of certain powers from Waigani to the provinces to enable provincial governments to manage their own affairs.

The prolonged dry season is said to become strongest in November and December, instead of August and September as previously forecasted.

Foreign journalists from across the Asia-Pacific and Euro-Asia regions are in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China, to explore the country’s advances in science, technology and innovation, and its cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries.

An El Nino preparedness and mitigation awareness was taken to Malmal Village, outside Madang town, to encourage community members to prepare for the challenges associated with prolonged dry conditions.

Waritzian Primary School in Markham district, Morobe province, is preparing to expand into junior high school education, giving children from the community and nearby villages a chance to continue their education closer to home.

Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to landowners of the Papua LNG gas development to resolve any issues among themselves before the launch of the Final Investment Decision [FID] in November of this year.

Papua New Guinea’s junior tennis players Colita Hakena and Thomas Hyun have secured the U16 Girls’ and Boys’ singles titles following the conclusion of the 2026 KPHL PNG Junior Tennis Championships in Port Moresby.

Cricket PNG Garamuts Head Coach Kila Pala has reflected on his recent ICC Level 3 Coaching Course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after returning home and leading the U19 Garamuts to qualification for ICC EAP Division 1.

The National Broadcasting Corporation will officially televise PNG’ boxers John Ume and Kondup Samson Wailo as they headline the BX-9 Volume seven in New Zealand next Saturday.

​Immigration Minister and Koroba-Kopiago MP William Bando has called for continued efforts to address illegal firearms as part of broader efforts to strengthen peace and security in Papua New Guinea.