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Drug-resistant infections are becoming harder and more expensive to treat at the Mount Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital, due to the misuse of antibiotics, prompting a stern warning from the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA].

A directive banning the close association of police personnel with intending candidates and members of parliament ahead of the 2027 national elections has been issued by the police hierarchy in Simbu province.

Sinesine Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua has called on the Government through the Attorney General’s office to maintain the salaries of village court magistrates.

There should be some clarity surrounding the enforcement of the vagrancy act, by Parliament on Wednesday.

Opposition Leader James Nomane today in parliament asked Prime Minister James Marape to explain the reason behind changes to the State-Owned Enterprise [SOE] structure following Tuesday's cabinet reshuffle.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] has formally handed over leadership to its new acting commissioner, retired Judge Don Sawong.

Former Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa is among six new ministers sworn in at Government House today.

Prime Minister James Marape today announced the removal of six cabinet ministers, just few hours before parliament resumes at 2pm this afternoon.

Three National Court remandees are dead, five are under heavy police guard at the Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital with serious injuries, and two remain on the run following a dramatic prison breakout at Baisu Correctional Institution in Western Highlands on Sunday.

Residents of Kimbe Town will soon have access to improved services with the construction of the new Kimbe Urban Local Level Government office complex now underway.