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TSC website brings services closer to teachers

The Teaching Service Commission [TSC] has launched a new website to help teachers across Papua New Guinea access important services and information online. The new digital platform was launched on Wednesday in Port Moresby. TSC Chairman Maini Ugaia said the website is a major step forward in improving communication between teachers and the commission. Mr […]

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Hela opens new cash office and starts digital finance system

Hela Province has officially opened its new cash office and started using the Integrated Financial Management System [IFMS] following the launch held in Tari on Thursday. The new system is expected to improve the way government money and payments are managed in the province. The IFMS platform became operational after PNG DataCo completed the installation […]

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Water PNG warns of major risk as pipeline repairs continue

Water PNG Limited has warned that damage to the ageing Rouna Raw Water pipeline could become a major national security risk as engineers continue assessing leakages affecting Port Moresby’s main water supply system. The warning follows recent inspections and underwater assessments carried out this week at the damaged section of the pipeline supplying raw water […]

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Marape welcomes Supreme Court decision

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the Supreme Court decision dismissing a challenge against the new law on motions of no confidence. The Supreme Court ruled that Constitutional Amendment No.48 is valid and follows the Constitution. The amendment stops repeated motions of no confidence from being filed after an earlier motion has failed. Prime Minister […]

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Supreme Court dismisses Nomane challenge

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Opposition Leader, James Nomane, challenging the validity of Constitutional Amendment No 48, which changed the rules for motions of no confidence in the Prime Minister. The court ruled that Nomane did not have standing to bring the matter under Section 18 (1) of the Constitution. Nomane […]

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Central Province, Cook Islands renew historic ties

Central Province and the Cook Islands have renewed their long-standing friendship and cultural ties with the signing of a Sister Province Partnership Arrangement at APEC Haus on Tuesday. The agreement was signed by Central Province Governor Rufina Peter and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown after Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands signed their […]

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Jiwaka health board calls for level 6 hospital

The Jiwaka Provincial Health Authority (JPHA) has officially sworn in its new 10-member board in Banz, marking the beginning of a new leadership term focused on improving healthcare services across the province. Health Secretary Pascoe Kase, who officiated at the ceremony on Wednesday, said the newly appointed board comprises experienced and respected professionals who will […]

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TSC launches major reform plans and website

The Teaching Service Commission has launched its Corporate Plan, Teaching Service Development Plan, and official website in a major push to modernise education administration and improve services for teachers across Papua New Guinea. The launch was attended by the acting Minister for Education Kinoka Feo, Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra, TSC Commissioners Maina Ugaia, and […]

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NSLS reports strong profit growth at annual meeting

The rapid growth of Nambawan Savings & Loan Society continues to reflect its slogan, “Savim moni, stretim sindaun.” Strong results from its audited 2025 financial year accounts will see nearly 67,000 NSLS members receive a five percent interest credit on their savings accounts for the second consecutive year. Financial members gathered in Port Moresby on […]

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Water PNG dive assessment underway

Water PNG and a dive team have started work on assessing pipe leakages along the Rouna Water pipeline outside Port Moresby. The work is being led by Water PNG Chief Executive Officer James Young. Mr Young told NBC News, who is currently on site, that they will make assessments today and see how best they […]