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Drone operators warned over illegal flights
The National Airports Corporation [NAC] has issued a warning to drone operators in Buka following an increase in unauthorised flights within the airport's controlled airspace.
Protecting PNG’s frontiers: Border Command launches strategic plans
The Border Command of Royal Papua New Guinea will make history on Friday, July 10 when it launches its first-ever suite of corporate publications and officially unveils its new logo and motto 'Pawarim lo Boda'.
Zifasing challenged to free up more land for development
New Britain Palm Oil has launched projects at Markham farm in Morobe Province, following the signing of the Development Agreement recently.
Angoram police station closed indefinitely after violent tribal attack
The Angoram Police Station remains closed indefinitely, following a violent attack on law enforcement personnel, their families, and the station barracks by members of the Kanda tribe on Tuesday, June 30.
Upgrade begins at Vanimo jail after court order
Construction of a new mess hall and women’s compound has begun at the Vanimo Correctional Service, following a National Court order to upgrade basic facilities at the deteriorating jail.
Vanimo CS receives water tank as El Nino hits country
The Correctional Service in Vanimo, West Sepik has received a 1000 litre water tank from Bewani Oil Palm Limited to help inmates cope with expected water shortages during the current El Nino period.
Measles presence in the country prompts Western Highlands for early awareness
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] has activated a preparedness plan to stop a measles outbreak from reaching the province.
Balif village welcomes first YWAM early childhood teachers
A milestone in education was celebrated yesterday, as Youth With A Mission [YWAM] Wewak hosted the first-ever Early Childhood Teacher Training Graduation in Balif village, of Maprik, East Sepik.
Bando calls for probe into public-funded overseas travel
Coffee Minister William Bando has called on government departments, statutory authorities and state agencies to publicly account for overseas trips funded by taxpayers, warning that public money must be spent on service delivery rather than privileges.
PNG and Australia formalise alliance
Papua New Guinea and Australia are formal allies as of today, following the entry into force of the Pukpuk treaty, or its becoming a legally binding document for the two countries.