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Hela administrator urges communities to release land for road development
Hela Provincial Administrator Marago Dagoba has called on landowners to release land freely to allow road and bridge development in the province.
PEA: Pay raise must hit public servants this fortnight
The Public Employees Association has called on the government to make sure the 3% pay raise for public servants is paid in this fortnight’s salary.
PEA urges delay in new income tax rollout
The government has been urged to delay the rollout of the new Income Tax, which is expected to come into effect this year.
Nurses will not go on strike
Nurses around the country will not take part in any nationwide stop work.
PNG schools urged to focus on learning, not just exams
Education Secretary, Dr Uke Kombra, has emphasized the need for Papua New Guinea’s education system to roll out a formative assessment system.
Government pays K80 million in outstanding water bills
The National Government paid around K80 million last year to Water PNG to settle some of its outstanding bills.
Hela Provincial administrator urges people to free their land for road development
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.
Masandanai Camp torched in Wewak eviction exercise
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.
Live ammunition and semi factory made guns confiscated by Bulolo police
Bulolo Police have confiscated live ammunition and semi-factory firearms and arrested two suspected gang members during the police festive season operation.
Woodford Festival and National Cultural Commission join for cultural exchange
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.