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Manus sea cucumber harvest boosts economy amid warnings
The opening of the sea cucumber harvest season has triggered a wave of activity in the island villages of Manus Province, where local fishermen and divers are seizing the economic opportunity provided by this prized marine delicacy.
Milne Bay PHA board to focus on gaps in health sector
The Provincial Health Authority [PHA] in Milne Bay has committed to supporting delivery of health services to the people of Milne Bay.
Jiwaka PHA continues polio vaccination drive despite LLG election hiccups
Despite ongoing violence and tension during the LLG elections in Jiwaka, the Provincial Health Authority [JPHA] continues its Round 2 polio vaccination campaign.
Hela pushes forward with police housing project
Majority of the 100 police houses in Hela Province earmarked for this year have already been completed, and construction workers are working full swing to finish the remaining houses by December.
Health officers trained to fight fraud and protect communities
Twenty-eight health officers from four provinces- Southern Highlands, Eastern Highlands, East Sepik, and Morobe have completed a two-day fraud and safeguarding training in Mt Hagen.
Suguman reaffirms education commitment
A K150,000 in infrastructure grants have been release to five schools in the North Karkar LLG to improve education services.
Second major landslide in Enga kills over 20 people
A second tragedy has again struck the Enga Province, this time another major landslide in Kukas Village in the Minamb Valley, of the Wapenmanda District of Enga Province.
Three candidates arrested for destroying ballot papers
A male council candidate and two men were arrested by Central police yesterday for destroying ballot papers at a polling place at Vanapa Brown LLG in the Hiri Koiari District of Central Province.
Hela Province to boost TVET centers with specialized workshops
In a major push to uplift the quality and relevance of technical and vocational education in Hela Province, Governor Philip Undialu has revealed plans to equip TVET [Technical and Vocational Education and Training] centers with specialized workshops and modern facilities.
FAO proud to support CEPA on GEF 7 project
The Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO] of the United Nations is proud to partner with the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority [CEPA] on the Global Environment Facility [GEF 7] project, supporting the achievement of Protected Area [PA] status for the Hogave Conservation, Velotige Community Conservation, and Natauka Zamu Nature Reserve in Eastern Highlands Province.