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Education Secretary, Dr Uke Kombra, has emphasized the need for Papua New Guinea’s education system to roll out a formative assessment system.

The National Government paid around K80 million last year to Water PNG to settle some of its outstanding bills.

Road access is vital for service delivery to rural communities and for people to reach essential services in urban centres, says Hela Provincial Administrator Marago Dagoba.

A notorious settlement in Wewak, known as Masandanai Camp, was set ablaze today after PNG Defence Force soldiers from 2RPIR at Moem Barracks moved in to dismantle the area, which authorities say had become a haven for criminal activity.

Bulolo Police have confiscated live ammunition and semi-factory firearms and arrested two suspected gang members during the police festive season operation.

A landmark agreement has been signed between the Woodford Folk Festival and the National Cultural Commission [NCC], expanding cultural exchange to communities across all 22 provinces of PNG. The signing took place on 30 December 2025 at the festival in Queensland, Australia.

President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has extended New Year greetings to Bougainvilleans at home and abroad, thanking them for the confidence they continue to place in his leadership and in the work of the Bougainville Government.

Veteran statesman Sir Puka Temu says Papua New Guinea is entering the new year under serious pressure, with many families struggling to cope with high living costs, rising crime and limited job opportunities.

The people of Wewak Urban can expect stronger services, safer communities, and a louder voice in local decision-making as their Local-Level Government begins a new five-year term.

National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has appealed to residents to live responsibly as the country enters the new year, urging citizens to commit to positive behaviour and nation-building.