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Sir John Pundari takes over Police in cabinet shake-up
Prime Minister James Marape has reshuffled his Cabinet, appointing Kompiam–Ambum MP Sir John Pundari as the new Minister for Police, as the government moves to stabilise key portfolios left vacant by deaths and political resignations.
Madang water users demand answers from Water PNG
Water- users in Madang Town are demanding an answer from Water PNG regarding the ongoing water woes, which some of them have been experiencing for about one month now.
PNG Chiefs appoint Lorna McPherson as CEO
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the appointment of Lorna McPherson as Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chiefs.
Temporary bypass built for Imila following bridge collapse
The temporary bypass at Imila has gone through significant improvement ensuring safer and more reliable travel for the people of Abau District and the traveling public.
Pig deaths threaten livelihoods in Ambunti, NAQIA yet to intervene
The sudden death of pigs at Nukuma, Ambunti district in East Sepik, continues to devastate communities, with families losing their source of food, income and cultural value.
Marape’s ‘mystery’ cabinet: three sworn in, portfolios kept under wraps
Prime Minister James Marape has expanded his cabinet, swearing in three new Ministers of State, who for the next 24 hours, will hold no official portfolios.
PNG Power urges public to stay clear of power lines
Residents of Port Moresby and Central Province are urged to maintain distance from power lines and power poles as PNG power crews work on restoring power.
Madang police commander warns against compensation demands following bridge collapses
Madang Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has warned residents of Wards 9 and 10 in the Usino Local Level Government, from any attempts to demand compensation for government restoration works on the Yanamu and Aumea bridges.
Papua LNG landowners demand grant before forum
The Papua LNG Project-impacted landowners are demanding that the government, through the Petroleum Ministry, immediately release the outstanding business development grant before hosting the Development Forum.
Two killed as tribal violence rekindles on Western Highlands-Enga border
A volatile tribal conflict between the Lumusa communities of Western Highlands and the Waiplin Tribe of Enga Province has claimed two more lives, as a husband and wife were killed and burned during a breach of a police ceasefire.