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West Sepik Provincial Government has joined the rest of Papua New Guinea in mourning the passing of the member for Telefomin and Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim.

Shadow Treasurer Bryan Kramer has told Parliament that Papua New Guinea’s debt level has almost doubled since Prime Minister James Marape took office in 2019.

Prime Minister James Marape has conveyed his deep sorrow over the death of Telefomin MP and Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim, who passed away early this morning.

Bugandi Secondary School in Lae will benefit from a K5 million funding from the Lae City Authority for the construction of its new hall.

Kiriwina-Goodenough MP Douglas Tomuriesa has contended against the takeover of the Opposition Government leadership by Chuave MP James Nomane. He says he will not challenge this decision and has wished Nomane well.

The people of remote Telefomin District in West Sepik Province have lost a great leader and son, following the passing of Works and Highways Minister and their MP, Solan Mirisim, just after midnight.

​Hela Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Michael Welly has issued a strong call for partnership to the 81 newly elected ward councilors of the Tari Pori District. Speaking shortly after their induction last week, PPC Welly stressed that a close working relationship between the councilors and the police service is critical for effectively maintaining law and order throughout the province.

Government Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has announced that the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority [NMCA] has now been officially established as an office under the Public Service Management Act.

A visiting team of Australian volunteer specialists has completed 12 life-changing surgeries and 58 patient consultations during a week-long medical mission in the West Sepik Province.

Out of the 11 local level government in northern, Urban LLG is the first to swear in its 11 ward councilors together with the Popondetta town mayor.