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Police clear highway in Jiwaka
Police in Jiwaka this afternoon cleared roadblocks along the Kuli–Kudjip section of the Highlands Highway, restoring normal traffic flow for the travelling public.
Tambul Nebilyer polling deferred due to limited security and logistics
Polling in the Tambul-Nebilyer District of Western Highlands Province has been deferred to Thursday this week due to ongoing security and logistics constraints.
Infant burnt in sorcery-related arson attack in Simbu
A two-year-old girl was burnt to death, and six houses were razed to the ground during a brutal arson attack at Enge Village, on the border of Kundiawa-Gembogl and Kerowagi districts, late Sunday night.
Western Highlands schools close for polling days
The Western Highlands Provincial Education Board [PEB] has directed all schools in the province’s four districts to continue normal classes, except on polling days.
LLG election polling suspended in Anglimp South Waghi District
The Electoral Commission has suspended polling in parts of Jiwaka Province following rising tensions and security concerns in the Anglimp South Waghi District.
First declaration made in Madang LLG election
Steven Igerup was the first to be declared today in Madang for the Local Level Government election just before noon today.
Opposition tussle continues
A five-men Supreme Court bench has unanimously granted Chuave MP James Nomane standing in his Section 18 Application to become the Opposition Leader.
Minor chaos in Mala Kinjibi, but voters stay in line
A ballot box from Mala 2 Ward in Mala Kinjibi was reportedly hijacked by supporters for reasons yet to be confirmed, and another destroyed in Kutunga ward because a fight broke out.
Boycott affects LLG Elections in Jiwaka
The Jiwaka Province is a day behind schedule on voting in the Nationwide Local Level Government election.
Opposition questions government’s progress on 2025 budget targets
The Opposition Leader has slammed the government for not achieving 90 percent of the targets outlined in the 2025 national budget.