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New police fleet to strengthen operations across Northern Command
Police in Morobe, Madang and Eastern Highlands are set to benefit from a new fleet of vehicles under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary's fleet replacement program.
El Niño and strong winds damage food gardens, disrupt water supply in Markham
Residents of Ragiampun village in Morobe's Markham district are facing growing hardship as El Niño conditions and strong winds continue to damage food gardens and reduce water supplies.
RPNGC begins 2027 election prep
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] has commenced early preparations for the 2027 National General Elections, focusing on resource allocation, manpower, and logistical requirements nationwide.
Power restoration underway at Magarima Station
Electricity is set to be restored at Magarima Station in the Magarima District of Hela Province, with major work now underway to install two new 500 kilowatt generators.
Western targets 35pc child vaccination rate
The Western Provincial Health Authority [WPHA] will roll out a province-wide catch-up immunisation campaign next month to address low vaccination rates among infants.
Port Moresby grid hit by 75% power drop as PNG Power turns to load shedding
PNG Power Limited [PPL] is currently generating only 25 per cent of the electricity required to supply its primary grid in Port Moresby and the Central province, triggering widespread blackouts across the region.
Water PNG announces emergency water rationing in Lorengau
Water PNG has announced emergency water rationing in Lorengau, Manus, following a significant decline in surface water levels caused by the prolonged dry season.
23 children among 58 displaced SARV victims
A total of 23 children are among 58 victims displaced by Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence [SARV] who have received essential food, accommodation, and logistical assistance from the PNG Tribal Foundation to attend court hearings in Kundiawa and Port Moresby.
IPA, Santos sign MoU to strengthen landowner companies and SMEs
The Investment Promotion Authority [IPA] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Santos Limited to design and deliver training programs aimed at boosting compliance and corporate governance for landowner companies and small businesses in resource areas.
Peace to progress: Hayapuga communities rebuild church, schools after years of conflict
Communities in the Hayapuga local level government [LLG] of Tari-Pori district are turning the page on years of devastating tribal conflict, driving a rebuilding effort backed by new church infrastructure, education projects, and a local financial inclusion drive.