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Exit of 15 senior Madang police officers leaves 600-year gap in force
Madang Province is bracing for a major vacuum in law enforcement after 15 of its most senior police officers, with a combined 600 years of experience, received their official retirement notices last Friday.
Forestry sector backs SEZ and industrial park development
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] has pledged its support towards promoting Special Economic Zones [SEZ] and forestry-based industrial parks, saying the sector is ready to align with the government’s development vision.
PNG Lewas land in Fiji with high hopes for World Cup qualification
The Papua New Guinea Lewas have touched down in Nadi, Fiji, carrying the hopes of a nation as they prepare to contest the ICC Women’s East Asia-Pacific [EAP] T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
PNG community in Solomon Islands hosts pre-independence celebration
The Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Community Association in Honiara has, for the first time, hosted a pre-independence celebration ahead of PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16.
54th Pacific Islands Forum preparations underway in Honiara
Preparations are underway for the hosting of the weeklong 54th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Hunters dominate Brothers to secure second straight CRU championship
The Santos National Football Stadium was alive with energy and anticipation as the SWG Valley Hunters and the Kramer Apec Brothers faced off in the 2025 Capital Rugby Union premier grade grand final.
Youth killed, another injured in Mekeo supermarket hold-up
A youth from Inawi in the Mekeo Local Level Government Area, Kairuku District, Central Province, has died, and another sustained severe injuries following an armed hold-up at a Chinese-run supermarket in the area on Saturday night, 6 September 2025.
SP Brewery strengthens community ties through Bogia Show support
South Pacific Brewery [SP Brewery] has thrown its support behind Madang’s premier cultural event, announcing a K10,000 sponsorship for the Bogia Show, which runs from 14 to 16 September at Bogia Station.
Hela province achieves 98% polio vaccination coverage
The Hela Provincial Health Authority has successfully concluded its Polio Supplementary Immunization Activity [SIA] campaign, achieving an outstanding 98% vaccination coverage across the province. Nearly 79,000 children aged 0 to 10 years received the life-saving vaccine during the two-week exercise, which ended on Friday.
Community spirit shines as Ponowi primary prepares for PNG’s 50th Independence
Ponowi Primary School in the Ialibu-Pangia District came alive this week with vibrant cultural celebrations as students, teachers, and the surrounding community prepares for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary on September 16.