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Improving access to health services in Cape Gloucester

The people of Cape Gloucester, in West New Britain, now have improved access to critical primary health services closer to home following the recent opening of the new Cape Gloucester Health Centre. This is one of 20 health facilities around the country that the Australian and Papua New Guinean Governments, together with the Asian Development […]

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Lae police hierarchy assures safety ahead of 50th Independence celebrations

The Lae police bosses have assured that the 50th Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Lae and the province will be safe, regardless of recent threats made to police after criminals were shot dead by police. The Lae Metropolitan Superintendent, Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban told NBC News, that security has been heightened up and strategic preparations are […]

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Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province contestants arrive in Daru

The seven contestants for the inaugural Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province pageant have arrived in Daru yesterday ahead of the crowning night scheduled for Saturday, September 6th. The contestants were warmly welcomed at the airport by Daru Secondary Waidoro students’ cultural group, family members, South Fly District Administrator Wasewa Saepi, and the pageant committees. […]

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Local SME sponsors daughter for the inaugural Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province Pageant

Christian Potters Guesthouse, a Daru-based business, has announced K5,000 sponsorship of Diana Olewale, a 20-year-old first-year student from the University of Natural Resources and Environment [UNRE], for the upcoming Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province pageant. Diana, hailing from Kunini village in the South Fly district of Western Province, will showcase her talents and represent […]

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ABG general elections polling set to commence, campaign ends tonight

The Office of Bougainville Electoral Commission has confirmed that polling will now take place tomorrow Friday, September 5th, 2025. Electoral Commissioner, Desmond Tsianai, says the decision was necessary to allow ballot papers to be dispatched across Bougainville in time for the one-day polling. The only exception is the Atolls Constituency, which will vote today September […]

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Madang police prepares to launch Independence Operation

Madang police have begun preparations for a special Independence Operation. The operation is set to start on Monday the 8th of September to ensure a peaceful celebration in the province. As part of the preparations, the Provincial Police Commander Acting Superintendent Robert Baim has issued a strong warning to the general public in Madang Province […]

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Priest dies after 54 years of services to PNG

A Catholic Priest who has spent 54 years in remote and rural areas of PNG helping people in spiritual, social and material development has passed on.. Fr. Joseph (Joe) Bisson SVD, a Divine Word Missionary, was called home at the age of 89 on August 30th, 2025 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview Illinois, Chicago USA. […]

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WHO regional director visits WHP to support polio response

The Regional Director of the World Health Organization [WHO] for the Western Pacific Region, Dr Saia Mau Piukala, visited Western Highlands Province this week. His visit is to reinforce commitment to the polio outbreak response and spotlight the importance of integrated, community-driven health services. Dr Piukala’s visit began with a high-level meeting at the Western […]

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Milne Bay PHA celebrates 50th pre-independence anniversary

The Alotau Provincial Hospital was abuzz on Tuesday, staff of the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority holding pre-Independence celebrations. There was a flag raising ceremony to begin it all, a moment observed by staff from their curative, public health and corporate services banded together for. The hospital’s strife and transformation over the years was the […]

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Yangoru-Saussia public service housing project nears halfway mark

The public service housing project for the Yangoru-Saussia District in the East Sepik is making steady progress, with four of the planned eight houses now completed. District Administrator Jeffrey Leni confirmed the development, stating that the housing project is designed to accommodate government sectoral heads stationed in the district. “This is a strategic investment in […]