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The National Department of Health [NDoH] is monitoring a rise in respiratory flu cases across Papua New Guinea.

A total of 40 officers from the Mobile Squad 09 [MS09] Unit in Hela Province left the province yesterday to undergo five weeks training at McGregor Training Centre in Port Moresby.

The Sandaun Provincial Administration has officially dedicated its working year to God, setting a clear development direction focused on taking government services back to rural districts under the theme “Going Rural – Empowering the Districts.”

The newly appointed Police Minister, Sir John Pundari, has issued a strong warning to criminals and gun holders, declaring an all-out crackdown on illegal firearms across Papua New Guinea, starting with Enga Province.

Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has reiterated that no schools should be charging any form of fees to students this year.

Madang Governor Ramsy Pariwa is leading by example, showing that he cares for the people by taking part in cleaning the town himself.

PNG Rugby Football League officials and franchise coaches have arrived in Daru to scout talents from the inaugural Fly River Cup tournament, that will kick start on Wednesday (today)

Security personnel and electoral officials gathered early this morning at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks to distribute ballot boxes and election materials to the 51 polling sites across the Dei electorate as polling for the Dei by election begins today.

The Hela Provincial Assembly has approved a budget of K686 million, marking a strong start to the year with its first assembly meeting held earlier this week.

Air Niugini will temporarily suspend all flights to Kiunga Airport starting 31 January 2026