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With four months away to the country celebrating 50 years of Independence, Prime Minister James Marape is calling out to Papua New Guineans to start preparing for this historic day- September 16.

Ignatius Marum, a father of two from Komat village in Lihir, New Ireland Province, recently completed his
Grade 12 studies through a Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE] program in New Ireland.

Another mysterious circumstance has reportedly caused nearly ten deaths, with several others hospitalized, in one of the most remote villages in Eastern Highlands Province.

The nation's capital has kick-started its 50th Independence celebrations, with a bang - starting with the Grand Float Parade on Friday, featuring performances from the British Army’s Pipe & Drum Majors, a Māori Kapa Haka group, and vibrant cultural dances.

Delivering basic government services to remote places in Papua New Guinea is considered a daunting task for some Members of Parliament, especially those whose districts have no road accessibility.

A heated argument broke out on Thursday morning between the Deputy Chairman of the Madang Provincial Health Authority [MaPHA], Young Wadau, and the Acting CEO, Dr Sammy Thomas, during a meeting with hospital staff.

Local member for Kerowagi, Francis Kikin Siune has assured the people that he will continue to deliver the much needed services.

The Community Policing concept in Madang Urban is a success story with almost all ten Wards having their own setups.

The Madang District Court has convicted six drug suspects this week for being in possession of dangerous drugs, namely marijuana.

Thirty [30] graduate nurses engaged under the West New Britain Provincial Health Authority’s Nurse Graduate Program have been fully certified as nurses.