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Crop failures and dried streams leave Afore villagers desperate for relief
The people of Afore in Northern Province are facing severe water and food shortages as the ongoing El Niño weather pattern dries up local water sources.
Western Highlands braces for possible diarrhoea surge as El Niño threatens health services
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] chief executive officer Dr. Jonah Kurubi says they're preparing for a possible surge in diarrhoeal diseases in the coming months as El Niño intensifies.
A shepherd finds his home: Fr. Praveen’s journey to the priesthood
On a day when the Church in Papua New Guinea celebrated the feast of its first saint, another beautiful chapter of faith unfolded in the Diocese of Vanimo.
Senior Bougainville police official faces K3.5 million fraud charges
A senior Bougainville Police Service official has appeared in court facing serious corruption, fraud and money laundering charges involving millions of Kina.
State partners with Australian uni to modernise public service
The National Government has entered a landmark strategic partnership with the Queensland University of Technology [QUT] to drive the country’s National Digital Transformation Agenda.
Work to soon commence on road linking Simbu to Madang
A launching was held on Monday at the Pandabai Village in Usino-Bundi to kick-start work on upgrading abandoned existing roads.
Zifasing clans, NBPOL pen 25-year development agreement
New Britain Palm Oil Limited [NBPOL] has signed a 25-year Development Agreement with five landowner groups from the Zifasing Oil Palm Mini Estate Project Areas at Markham Farm outside Lae, Morobe.
PM calls on global superpowers to halt missile tests after Chinese launch
Prime Minister James Marape has called on all global military powers to respect the Pacific as an 'Ocean of Peace' following China’s test launch of a strategic ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific.
Finance Department rolls out EFT system across East and West Sepik
The Greater Sepik Region has taken a major step towards government digitalization, with all districts in East and West Sepik now moving away from traditional government cheques to the Electronic Funds Transfer, or EFT, payment system.
Jiwaka government allocates K5.5 million for tertiary student subsidies
The Jiwaka Provincial Government has announced over K5.5 million in funding to assist 2,200 eligible students attending various universities and colleges across the country.