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Gabmazum primary school set for upgrade to junior high
Gabmazum Primary School, situated in Nazab just outside Lae, is on the verge of being upgraded to a Junior High School. The announcement was made by Morobe Governor Luther Wenge during the opening of a new four-in-one classroom at the school recently.
LLG election timing raises concern for students’ exam preparation
The timing of the postponed Local Level Government [LLG] Elections, scheduled for September 27, has sparked concerns from parents and educators, particularly as it clashes with the national education calendar.
UOG students lead clean-up campaign to promote hygiene in Banz
Tertiary students from the University of Goroka [UOG], originally from North Waghi District in Jiwaka, are using their semester break to advocate for public health, proper waste management, and a healthier lifestyle.
Exercise Antap Lo Ol continues onto Lae
Nineteen soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Island Regiment [2RPIR] in Wewak walked into Madang Town early Saturday morning with a baton bearing a message for Prime Minister, James Marape, which should be delivered to him in September in Port Moresby.
11 suspects arrested for damaging ballot papers in the Aitape-Lumi by-election
A total of eleven [11] suspects have been arrested by police over the weekend for allegedly damaging a ballot box and assaulting a security personnel, forcing an early closure of the polling during the Aitape-Lumi By-Elections.
Marape to hold bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart
Prime Minister Marape will today hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba and members from the Japanese private sector.
Yakasa issues stern warning to candidates
A strong warning has been given by the Enga Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Fred Yakasa to candidates and supporters who were responsible for the removal of the 2 bridges in Mulitaka that they will be dealt with accordingly.
Aopi appointed as new KPHL Board Chairman
Prime Minister James Marape has announced the appointment of Gerea Aopi as the new Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited [KPHL] Board Chairman.
Yakasa commends security forces as Porgera-Paiela polling nears end
The Pogera Paiela by-election has concluded its third day of polling today with only 2 boxes left. This is for the Paiela Hewa and Pogera Rural LLGs.
Polling for Usino-Bundi by-election set to begin tomorrow
Polling for the Usino-Bundi by-election is set to begin tomorrow, with polling teams for Bundi Local Level Government [LLG] and Usino LLG set to depart Walium Station by helicopter at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.