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Mt Ulawun volcanic eruption forces closure of Hoskins airport and suspension of Air Niugini flights
Papua New Guinea's air traffic management company Niusky Pacific has issued a notice closing down Hoskins airport due to volcanic ash fall on the runway and taxiway and in the vicinity of the airport.
Mt Ulawun volcano erupts, Nakanai locals displaced
Volcanic activity at Mount Ulawun in West New Britain Province has been upgraded to a Stage 4 alert as of last night.
The Rabaul Volcano Observatory says Mt Ulawun erupted between 3pm and 4pm on Monday, and is still in an active phase, with the possibility that a moderately high level of seismic activity could continue indefinitely.
Refugees under PNG humanitarian program face possible eviction
Dozens of refugees who are in PNG as part of a deal with the Australian government are facing possible eviction in coming days over non-payment of bills.
Port Moresby doctor leads push for life-saving kidney transplants in PNG
Kidney specialists are pushing for a law to be passed in parliament to allow for kidney transplants to be practiced in PNG, due to the increased number of patients dying from kidney failure every day.
Body of Western Highlands police officer Apolo Paskalis repatriated to Western Province to be laid to rest
The body of a Western Highlands police officer who died almost three months ago has been returned to his home province to be laid to rest.
PM James Marape attends Pacific Games opening ceremony in Solomon Islands capital Honiara
Prime Minister James Marape witnessed the opening ceremony of the 17th South Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Sunday afternoon.