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Provincial administrators gather in Port Moresby to drive governance reforms
Provincial administrators from across Papua New Guinea convened at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby on Thursday for the 2025 Provincial Administrators Conference, a key platform for advancing government reforms aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery at the sub-national level.
Prime Minister Marape highlights Kotidanga road as key economic corridor
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to connecting remote communities through the Connect PNG programme, highlighting the historic opening of road access into Kotidanga, a once isolated hinterland area of Gulf Province.
PNG NRL franchise gains momentum as PM Marape thanks outgoing CEO Andrew Hill
Papua New Guinea’s dream of fielding its first-ever National Rugby League (NRL) team is closer to reality, with Prime Minister James Marape paying tribute to outgoing PNG NRL CEO Andrew Hill for his “instrumental” role in the historic project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.