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Acting Information Communications and Technology Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr has called for stronger Regional Cooperation on Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Digital Trust.

Moresby South MP and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has pledged his full support to the newly elected members of the Motu-Koita Assembly, vowing to work closely with them to deliver essential services to local communities.

Normal flight operations into Gurney Airport are expected to resume by September, according to an update released this week as runway upgrade works intensify.

The National Parliament came to live tonight as the life-size Monument of the country's founding father late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare was unveiled.

Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has taken an early lead in the Usino-Bundi Open by-election, securing 6,250 votes after the second day of primary vote counting today [Thursday].

Lady Veronica Somare, wife of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, was visibly emotional as she arrived at the National Parliament precinct for the unveiling of her husband’s life-size monument.

The current terminal building at Gurney Airport, which has served the Alotau region for more than 20 years, will be demolished in September this year to make way for a modern replacement.

The Bougainville Police Service and Fisheries Directorate will deploy to the Tasman islands this week aboard the Sea Shepherd vessel MV Allankay to investigate ongoing illegal harvesting of beche-de-mer.

After being declared as member elected for the Aitape-Lumi District, Anderson Mise has called for unity among all for better service delivery in the district.

The Madang Provincial Health Authority [PHA] has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Daimen as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a merit-based selection process.