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Marape urges public servants to lift standards citing low doctor numbers
Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea must urgently improve its doctor-to-patient ratio, warning that the country remains among the lowest not only in the Pacific but globally.
Lewas claim victory over Namibia
The PNG Lewas defeated Namibia by six wickets in the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Thailand yesterday after chasing down a target of 75 with five balls to spare.
Daru town tense after 2 day riots triggered by sea hold up
Daru Island has been hit by two days of violence after local fishermen were allegedly held up at sea by armed men wearing army uniforms.
Hela pushes ahead with polio vaccination after delayed start
The Hela Provincial Health Authority has pushed into the second round of the national polio vaccination campaign, despite starting one week late.
ENB becomes first province to complete 2025 LLG elections
East New Britain Province is the first province to successfully complete its 2025 Local Level Government elections and return its writs.
Hela UOG students safely return home after campus unrest
Relief and gratitude filled Tari on Thursday morning as Hela students from the University of Goroka [UOG] returned safely to their home province following recent unrest on campus.
Sepik farmers gear up for cocoa trade
The Greater Sepik Region cocoa farmers will meet face-to-face with international chocolate tasters, investors, and buyers from overseas for the first time in 2026 at the Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo.
Four in custody after Pindiu election violence
Four suspects involved in the election-related mayhem in Pindiu, Hube LLG, Finschhafen District are now in police custody at the Lae cells.
CS officers charged for attack on school
Three Correctional Service officers at Alotau’s CS Giligili Prison were charged with three counts of unlawful assault, drunk and disorderly, and insulting on Thursday.
Hela Province defies doubts with peaceful and successful LLG Elections
Hela Province has delivered a resounding message of resilience and unity, successfully conducting its Local Level Government [LLG] Elections despite widespread doubt and public fears of failure.