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Tensions rise in Banz ahead of LLG Elections writs issue
With nominations for the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) elections officially opening at 4 PM, tensions erupted in Banz, Jiwaka Province.
Marape calls for peaceful and fair conduct in upcoming elections
Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to all citizens to uphold peace, fairness, and integrity in the upcoming Local-level Government [LLG] elections, Bougainville elections, and National Parliamentary by-elections, urging voters and candidates alike to conduct themselves responsibly as the democratic process begins.
Jiwaka Provincial Administration to provide monetary support to help fund the LLG Elections
Issue of Writs for the long delayed nationwide Local Level Government Elections is set to be signed off by the office of the Governor General today, but the uncertainty of monetary funding from the PNG Electoral Commission to the provinces is the hanging question.
Man enters plea for alleged role in plane drug bust in 2023
One of the alleged masterminds behind a flight that transported $15 million (about K39,190,350 million) worth of methamphetamine in Queensland from Papua New Guinea has pleaded guilty.
Condolence walk in memory of Pope Francis at Vatican Embassy
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands held a condolence walk at the Nunciature [Vatican Embassy] in Port Moresby to honor the passing of the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis.
PNG national teacher smart identity cards project underway
All teachers in system schools, including FODE, Inclusive Education Resource Centers [IERC], and vocational centers, must register and get the PNG Teacher Smart ID Card, which will serve as the standard ID for education staff in PNG.
Launching of New LLGs for Anglimp South Waghi
The people of the Anglimp-South Waghi Electorate in Jiwaka are set to benefit from a decentralized governance system with the establishment of two new Local Level Governments: Kambai and Kuna Komon.
Hunters to play historic ANZAC round against Bears in Port Moresby
As ANZAC Round approaches, the SP PNG Hunters are preparing for a deeply significant match against the Burleigh Bears this Saturday, 26 April, at Santos National Football Stadium.
‘We are all prisoners to sin’: Marape tells inmates
Prime Minister James Marape visited the Bomana Correctional Services over the long weekend as part of his commitment to rehabilitation, where he shared his Easter message and plans for development within the sector.
Tang Mow opens modern plaza in Wewak
Tang Mow Limited, a popular name at retailing in East Sepik, officially opened its Tang Mow Plaza today in Wewak.