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PNGFA receives trust instrument for Forestry Future Investment Account
The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [PNGFA] reached a milestone on 10th September when the Department of Finance officially handed over the original trust instrument and gazettal notice for the establishment of the Forestry Future Investment Trust Account.
New Wau Waria district office to be named after late Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil
The new Wau Waria district administration building in Garaina Station will be named in honor of the late Deputy Prime Minister and Bulolo MP, Sam Basil, who died in a tragic accident in 2022.
Goroka DDA donates vehicles to boost town safety and development
The Goroka District Development Authority [DDA] has strengthened its partnership with the Goroka Urban Local Level Government [GULLG] and the police, donating three new vehicles to improve town cleanliness and security.
PNG ramps up rabies prevention as global awareness day observed
Papua New Guinea is taking proactive steps to prevent rabies, emphasizing the country’s vulnerability due to its proximity to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, where the disease is present.
Tender process to start for new district hospital in Bialla
Work is set to move forward on the tender process for a new Level 4 district hospital in Bialla, Nakanai District, following clearance of land and site preparations.
East Sepik villagers trained in legal skills to boost tourism and local development
46 Locals from Haripmo Village and neighboring wards in Yangoru-Saussia District have completed a week-long Community Legal Awareness and Peace & Justice training aimed at supporting local tourism and ward-level development.
Government expands legal aid with new Public Solicitor’s office in West New Britain
Residents of West New Britain Province now have greater access to free legal services following the opening of a new Public Solicitor’s office in Kimbe Town.
West Sepik police honor families, celebrate service at special gathering
Police in West Sepik Province have held a family gathering to honor the sacrifices of officers’ families and to recognize service during recent major operations, including the Aitape Lumi by-election and the country’s 50th Independence Golden Jubilee.
Namah pledges K500,000 to Vanimo FODE, slams education system
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah has pledged half a million kina to Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] in Vanimo, announcing new classrooms and transport support while sharply criticizing the country’s education system.
Madang election training to proceed despite polling delay
Election officials in Madang Province say training for local-level government [LLG] election workers will continue, despite the deferral of polling.