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GDDA boosts Goroka traffic policing with vehicle donation

The Goroka District Development Authority, led by Goroka MP Aiye Tambua, has strengthened public safety and traffic management in Goroka by donating a vehicle to the Police Traffic Unit on Friday at the Goroka Police Station.

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New high school to bring education to remote communities in Unavi

For decades, students in the remote Unavi village of Eastern Highlands have faced the daunting challenge of accessing secondary education. That struggle is finally easing with the recent launch of the Gouno Faith Mission Day High School in Lufa district, overseen by Deputy Provincial Administrator Peter Ghare.

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Hagen tribes sign ceasefire agreement after deadly gun battle

Two conflicting tribes in the Hagen Central Electorate have signed a ceasefire agreement following a gruesome gun battle last week. The agreement was signed on Friday, at Sir Mara Haus, the Western Highlands provincial headquarters.

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Magarima receives 10 new Police houses as provincial housing program nears completion

A large crowd gathered at Magarima Station on Friday to witness the arrival of 10 prefabricated police houses, marking the final installment of the Hela Provincial Government’s program to construct 100 police houses this year. The broader program aims to deliver 500 houses across the province.

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Simbu PHA receives K5 million boost for healthcare

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has received a K5 million funding boost from the Government, aimed at improving healthcare services across the province.

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Simbu Health Authority commissions advanced ultrasound machine

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority [SiPHA] has enhanced diagnostic services with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa Provincial Hospital.

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St. Joseph Mingende rural hospital achieves Level 4 accreditation

St. Joseph Mingende Rural Hospital celebrated its 75th anniversary with official accreditation as a Level 4 District Hospital.

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Simbu sets path for National and Provincial Schools of Excellence

The Simbu Education Board has taken a critical step towards improving education in the province with plans to establish both a National School of Excellence [NSoE] and a Provincial School of Excellence [PSoE].

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PM drives from Port Moresby to Alotau

Prime Minister James Marape has completed a historic maiden drive from Port Moresby to Alotau as part of his government’s Connect PNG Program.

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Kimbe port rehabilitation underway

Work is now formally underway on the Kimbe Port Rehabilitation project in West New Britain Province, following a groundbreaking ceremony for the project held in Kimbe yesterday.

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