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Hela receives 1.5 mw solar power station gift from China government

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China and His Excellency Ambassador Yang Xiaoguang for gifting a 1.5-megawatt solar power station to Hela province on Sunday. The new facility, located at Hope Institute in Tari, was officially launched in a ceremony witnessed by Prime Minister James Marape […]

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Rabaul residents get free water as dry season continues

Residents in Rabaul District can now access free clean water from two new public outlets established through a partnership between the Rabaul District Administration and Water PNG Limited. The outlets are located at Kaivuna, Ward 4 of Rabaul Urban LLG, along the Matupit-SSM Road, and at Nonga village in front of the Balanataman LLG office […]

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GPHA nurses end emergency and critical care training

Nurses from the Gulf Provincial Health Authority (GPHA) can now assess and treat patients efficiently based on the severity of their illness following a two-week Emergency and Critical Care Training that ended in Kerema last week. The training introduced and implemented the Interagency Integrated Triage Tool (ITT) system at the hospital. Through the system, nurses […]

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Isbister is new High Commissioner

A new Australian High Commissioner, has been sent to Papua New Guinea, following the completion of Ewen McDonald’s tenure, as Australia’s representative to PNG. The Australian High Commission in a statement says, Jamie Isbister has been appointed as PNG’s High Commissioner designate, and he will remain as such, until he presents his credentials to the […]

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RCPNG to celebrate 40 years of ministry in East Sepik

Revival Center of PNG (RCPNG) will celebrate 40 years of ministry in East Sepik Province with a four-day anniversary celebration in Wewak, beginning on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The church was established in East Sepik on November 1, 1986, by its Founder and Principal Pastor, Godfrey Wippon with November 1 this year marking four decades […]

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Kudjip hospital faces shutdown over K5.7 million funding gap

Thousands of patients across Jiwaka and the Upper Highlands region could face serious disruption to essential healthcare services as Nazarene General Hospital at Kudjip battles a financial crisis threatening its continued operations. The hospital has temporarily averted closure following emergency funding assistance, but its management warns that the reprieve may be short-lived unless the National […]

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Madang gets new police chief

Madang police has welcomed a new Provincial Police Commander (PPC) amidst confusion. The sudden change came as a surprise to both police officers and members of the general public in the province who are now questioning the motive behind the shift, especially when the country is nearing the 2027 National General Election. According to recent […]

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Community leader calls for urgent action on Sepik-highway lawlessness

Former two-term Member of Parliament for Maprik, businessman, and community leader John Simon has issued an urgent plea to East Sepik leaders to address the deteriorating law and order situation crippling the province’s key economic arteries. Speaking on behalf of the business community, PMV operators, and the people of Maprik, Wosera Gawi, Ambunti Drekikier, Yangoru […]

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Air Niugini urges caution, after fire incident at the international airport

Air Niugini has issued an urgent safety warning to passengers regarding the handling, charging, and transport of lithium battery-powered devices, following a fire incident at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. The national flag carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, Alan Milne, issued the directive, after a charging power bank, caused a minor electrical fire and […]

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Supreme court returns to Kavieng after 30 years

The return of Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court to Kavieng after approximately 30 years has marked a significant milestone for access to justice in New Ireland Province, with Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika confirming that a full-time resident judge will be appointed to the province in 2027. The confirmation came during the ceremonial opening of […]