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Parkop urges provinces to use new appointment powers responsibly
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has urged provincial governments to use their new powers to appoint senior public servants responsibly under the amended Section 73 of the Organic Law on Provincial and Local-Level Governments.
NCDC prioritises Motu-Koita Heritage City
The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has identified the establishment of a Motu-Koita Heritage City as one of 15 key performance benchmarks for City Manager Ravu Frank to deliver over the next four years.
Interim Council appointed for PNG’s New Medical University
The National Executive Council [NEC] has appointed members of the Interim Council for Papua New Guinea's new medical university few week ago.
UPNG Dean urges students to choose recognised medical schools
Students and parents in Papua New Guinea who want a career in medicine are being urged to study at local universities or internationally recognised medical schools overseas.
Prof Tefuarani urge parents to check overseas medical school standards before sending kids over for studies
Executive Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Papua New Guinea, Professor Nakapi Tefuarani, says many medical graduates from China must complete additional training in Papua New Guinea before they can practise medicine.
PNG graduates gain practical experience through ESIP
Graduates in Papua New Guinea are gaining practical experiences in project management and learning how infrastructure contributes to development outcomes through Australia’s Economic and Social Infrastructure Program [ESIP].
New K10m facility at Angau to serve as regional medicine hub
A new clinic will be constructed at Angau General Hospital through the Australian–Papua New Guinea Partnership Program, to enhance regional healthcare logistics.
ABG-PNG joint consultations
Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, and Vice President, Ezekiel Masatt, are leading a delegation to East New Britain Province to hold discussions with the National Government technical team on the Melanesian Relationship Agreement.
Gulf electoral office begins 2027 Election awareness
The Gulf Provincial Electoral Office has started awareness for the National Elections 2027 to inform communities of the voter enrollment update and photo-roll program that will be launched for the province on the 4th of July next month.
Bougainville’s Mount Bagana on stage 1 alert
The Rabaul Volcanological Observatory has declared a Stage 1 Alert for Bagana Volcano in South Bougainville, after its most significant activity since monitoring was restored in 2024.