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Marape sets 90-day deadline for new national housing policy
Prime Minister James Marape has issued a strict three-month ultimatum to the reappointed Housing and Urbanization Minister, Dr Kobby Bomareo, to deliver a comprehensive National Housing Policy and an actionable work program.
Marape guarantees local contractors in road projects
Prime Minister James Marape visited Parita Junction in the Nipa Kutubu District a day after locals staged a peaceful protest ahead of the Poroma Kutubu Access Road launch last Wednesday at Pimaga Government Station.
Power problems threaten patient safety at PMGH
Unstable power supply in Port Moresby has pushed Port Moresby General Hospital into a critical situation, putting patient safety at risk and damaging vital medical equipment worth millions of kina.
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.