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Headcount of people in Western Province districts yet to start
The headcount of people in two districts in Western Province for the 2024 National Population Census has yet to start because officials have yet to complete training.
Tahiti holds Papua New Guinea to a 1-1 draw
Papua New Guinea’s effort to progress into OFC Men’s Nations Cup semifinals was shattered Wednesday afternoon by Tahiti after a 1-1 stalemate.
Court stays NEC decision on appointments of Defence Force hierarchy
The Supreme Court has, stayed a decision by the National Executive Council of 24th May 2024, in appointing Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and Colonel Opa Lari as Brigadier General.
Census budget cut likely to get a funding boost as census moves forward
On the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] Talk Back Show this morning, Prime Minister James Marape, Minister for Administrative Services Richard Masere, and National Statistician John Igitoi shared the latest information on the National Housing and Population Census
Dr. Sam Yockopua donates medical supplies and provides medical services to Mulitaka
As people of Mulitaka area of Porgera-Paiela District in Enga Province remain in a state of despair and sorrow from the natural disaster that decimated their villages and homes and took 162 lives, one of their own sons Dr. Sam Yockopua returned back home as a beacon of hope and source of strength with the donation of medical supplies and spent time with them from June 12-14, 2024.
Public servants raise concern over establishment of PSNA
Public servants’ unions and associations have questioned the recent establishment of the new Public Service Niucare Association [PSNA] by Department of Personnel Management [DPM].
Vehicles finally enter Honda Waripa Village in Mendi Munihu District
After enduring 45 years of isolation, the residents of Honda-Waripa in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province rejoiced as vehicles finally entered their villages.
WHP PPC sends out warning to motor vehicle drivers
There is a growing concern over the increasing number of motor vehicle accidents on the four-lane freeway from Keltiga to Town, and further down to Tega and Dobel in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province.
POMCA thrilled for a big year as the preseason kicks off
The Port Moresby Cricket Association is expecting an exciting roster as the competition sets mark to kick off the 2024 calendar.
Enumeration phase for WNB delayed due to non-availability of census materials
The enumeration phase of the National Population and Housing Census is yet to commence in West New Britain Province.