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National Cancer Team assesses SiPHA’s capacity
Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) has hosted the National Cancer Control Program Team as part of the Highlands Regional Cancer Outreach from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th August 2026.
Simbu becomes 10th province to sign youth strategy plan
Simbu province has become the 10th province in the country to sign the Joint Inception and Implementation Plan under the National Youth Engagement Strategy 2025–2029, led by the National Youth Development Authority (NYDA).
Madang police launch homicide investigation after body washes ashore in Bogia
The body of an adult male of Asian origin was found washed ashore at Sepa village in the Bogia district of Madang late yesterday afternoon, police say.
Junior schools cricket tournament heading to grand finals in Popondetta
The inaugural Junior Schools Cricket Program under the Popondetta Cricket Association is set to reach its climax with the grand finals scheduled for August 15, following weeks of competitive softball cricket.
Six convicted in Madang over major drug bust
The Madang District Court has convicted and sentenced six men to prison following a major drug bust involving over eight kilograms of marijuana with an estimated street value exceeding K100,000.
Faith, farming and goodwill drive rural change in Vanimo
An intensive cross-border agricultural initiative is transforming rural livelihoods in the inland communities of the Vanimo-Green River district of West Sepik.
Magarima DDA commits K1 million for emergency disaster relief
The Magarima District Development Authority [DDA] has announced a K1 million total emergency disaster relief package to support vulnerable communities across the district in response to the severe drought conditions.
Dei district clears decade-long backlog, hands over acquittals
The Dei District Development Authority in Western Highlands has cleared a 10-year backlog of financial reporting by handing over its acquittals for the 2023 to 2025 period to the Department of Implementation and Rural Development [DIRD].
Nurturing young minds through books
Alotau Preparatory School marked the conclusion of National Book Week on Friday, August 7, with a colorful series of activities aimed at promoting a strong reading culture among early learners.
PPC Baim appeals to residents to refrain from lawlessness
Madang's top cop, Superintendent Robert Baim, is urging all residents of Ward 8 in Madang Urban local level government to refrain from all forms of lawlessness, or they risk facing the full brunt of the law.