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Papua New Guinea’s Correctional Service says it is ready to tackle long-standing issues such as overcrowding, rehabilitation, aging infrastructure, and staff capacity as it moves into the new year.

Correctional Service has not recorded any mass prison breakouts this year.

The family of a 19-year-old student who was murdered in the Western Highlands Province has called for justice, while also urging peace and forgiveness within the community.

Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Inapi from Eboa Village in Mekeo could not hold back her tears when she finally delivered her baby on Christmas Day.

Tapini station in Goilala came to a standstill this morning as provincial and district leaders, public servants, family members, and the public gathered to receive and farewell late Alphonse Moroi, former Governor of Central province, whose casket was flown by chopper.

Prime Minister James Marape has instructed all ministers and department heads to submit reports on their 2025 achievements by January 7, along with medical certificates confirming their fitness to serve.

"We will rebuild and emerge stronger," a heartbroken Mendi Munihu MP Raphael Tonpi said when delivering his Christmas message, giving hope to the local business owners in Mendi Town who lost their businesses in the recent fire in Mendi Town.

Police in Kairuku District in the Central Province, have begun their Christmas and New Year festive season operations.

As the nation celebrates Christmas, a season of hope, reflection, and renewal, Morobe's new Wau Waria District's first member of parliament, Marsh Narewec, also delivers his Christmas message to his people.

Police say the Festive Season Operation in the National Capital District is running smoothly, with fewer major crimes reported since its launch last week.