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Kainantu District Hospital opens new mobile X-ray machine

Kainantu District Hospital in Eastern Highlands Province has officially opened its new K600,000 Mobile X-ray machine on Tuesday. The new mobile x-ray machine was funded by the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government with the value of K600,000. It was officially opened by Eastern Highlands Governor Simon Sia and the Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority Chairman Chris […]

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Dei and NIP writs issued

Governor General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae has issued Writs for by-election for two electorates, Dei Open for Western Highlands province and New Ireland Provincial seat for New Ireland province. Acting Chief Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi presented the Writs to the Governor General at Government House this morning. The by-elections will be conducted […]

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President Toroama urges government to honor ABG resolutions

The National Government has been urged to honor the joint supervisory body resolutions among which, pertains to millions of kinas worth of funds kept in trust. President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Ishmael Toroama made this bold statement at the opening of the JSB meeting in Port Moresby, today. He issued this strong call, saying […]

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PNG Correctional Service hosts senior managers’ conference in Lae

The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service [PNGCS] is currently having a 2025 Senior Managers conference in Lae. The conference started on Monday December 1st and will end on Friday the 5th. The conference aims to strengthen the PNGCS’s strategic direction and institutional capacity, through evidence-based planning and partnerships. Based on the theme ‘PNGCS RESET AT […]

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PNG unveils digital ID reform to combat crime and strengthen online safety

Papua New Guinea is preparing to roll out one of the most comprehensive mobile identity reforms in the Pacific, with the Government announcing a new SIM Card Registration Regulation to take effect in 2026. The reform will link every active SIM card in the country to the national SevisPass Digital ID, a move the Government […]

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Committee calls for amendments to KPHL Act

There is a need to amend the Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, to ensure its compliance and consistency of payment of dividends to the main government coffers. KPHL was created to hold the State’s interest in the PNG LNG and other petroleum ventures, with the Prime Minister as the sole trustee. Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Plans […]

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Proposed IRC oversight board concerning

The proposed amendment to the Internal Revenue Commission Act, for the creation of an oversight board, has sparked serious concerns with the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Plans and Estimates. Chairman Joseph Yopyyopy reminded the Government that the IRC “is not another government agency – rather it is a constitutional state organization designed to be independent […]

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Kimbe to host NGI snooker titles

Kimbe in West New Britain Province is set for an exhilarating showdown as it prepares to stage the 2025 New Guinea Islands Snooker Open titles from the5th to the 7th of this month. The cue tournament sanctioned by the Papua New Guinea Billiards and Snooker Association will see pool enthusiasts from around the province, including […]

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Convicted criminal shot by police after escaping from courthouse

Madang police have revealed that a convicted prisoner who escaped from the Madang District Court last Tuesday passed away while receiving treatments from gunshot wounds. Police identified the young man as Mathew Kawat Wus, whom they described to be a Madang-based wanted criminal. Soon after sentencing, Wus was shot and recaptured last Friday, November 28, […]

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Manus Province urged to let communities lead in HIV/AIDS response

Residents in Manus Province have been urged not to stigmatize and discriminate people from seeking testing and life-saving medication for HIV/AIDS Provincial health and government officials emphasized on this during the World Aids Day observed this week. The officials present emphasized that dismantling stigma and discrimination within local communities is the critical next step in […]