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AROB students in Madang celebrate Bougainville Day
Students from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville [AROB] who are studying in Madang gathered on Saturday to celebrate Bougainville Day, marking the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG].
Karkar islanders appeal to local MP to secure water supply ahead of El Nino
With the anticipated impacts of the upcoming El Nino, the people of Kaul in North Karkar LLG of Sumkar District, Madang Province have taken proactive steps to strengthen water security by revisiting the long-outstanding Kaul Bore Water Project.
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.