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Thousands of people in Lumusa Local Level Government (LLG) in Western Highlands Province are set to benefit from improved road access after K700,000 was committed to upgrade one of the district's most neglected road links.

The prolonged dry weather experienced in Kiunga and surrounding communities since the end of May has finally eased following rainfall over the past few days.

The Edevu Hydropower project is unable to fully support Port Moresby's electricity demand during the current El Niño period, as prolonged dry conditions continue to reduce hydro generation and place pressure on both power and water supplies.

Minister for Commerce and Industry, Win Bakri Daki has condemned the circulation of social media posts which accused him of misappropriation.

Papua New Guineans have been urged to prepare for the upcoming dry season anticipated across the country.

A funding submission of K70-milion has been put through to the National Executive Council for preparedness work towards the El Nino currently affecting the country.

A total of 10 provinces in the country are now officially experiencing drought season following the onset of El Nino in April this year.

Construction of the new Level 4 Koroba District Hospital is progressing steadily, bringing specialist healthcare services closer to thousands of people in Koroba Lake Kopiago District who have waited years for improved medical care.

Communities in Port Moresby and across Papua New Guinea are being urged to avoid unnecessary bush fires following the recent disaster in Goilala District, where many homes were destroyed and more than a thousand people were left homeless.

Koroba Lake Kopiago MP William Bando has urged local youths to “love yourself” as he launched the district’s first-ever rugby league affiliated with the PNG Rugby Football League [PNGRFL].