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The Catholic Diocese of Kundiawa hosted a three-day celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the society of the Divine Word Missionaries [SVD] worldwide and their 130 years in Papua New Guinea.

Over the past three years, Hela Provincial Government, in partnership with the National Government, has invested more than K20 million in Hawa Correctional Service [CS] with further investments continuing through ongoing activities.

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has issued a strong response to a viral Facebook post by former police officer and concerned citizen Wine Niel, addressing claims of negligence at Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa General Hospital [SJNM-Kundiawa].

Prime Minister James Marape has announced plans to personally meet with Goilala leaders to find a solution to the displacement of Goilala people following the recent Two Mile Hill eviction in Port Moresby.

SP Hunters second-rower Murray Connors is ready to shoulder the load for the forward pack in the 2026 Hostplus Cup season. After a solid debut in 2025 where he appeared in 21 games, Connors has transitioned from a rookie to a reliable forward of head coach Paul Aiton’s roster.

Four armed criminals who were involved in robbing Diamond Brothers Supermarket in Kavieng have been apprehended and are now detained at Kavieng Police Station.

Residents of Port Moresby and citizens across the country have been urged to stop unfairly branding the Goilala people in a negative light.

Support will be given to churches across Hela Province, with K7 million allocated for the construction of the Hela Council of Churches headquarters in Tari.

Parents and community members of Huonville Primary School in Lae have agreed to contribute K350 per child this year to help rebuild classrooms damaged by a recent storm.

Frustrated police officers blocked the entrance to the Madang Provincial Treasury Office this afternoon, protesting weeks of unpaid allowances for the Special Christmas and New Year operation, code-named Sain Abe 3.