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The Provincial Police Commander [PPC] for Eastern Highlands and the Goroka Police Station Commander have been stood down, following the violent clash between students and local villagers in Goroka over the weekend.

Close to 200 students from Madang Province, who are studying at the University of Goroka; are making an urgent appeal to the Madang Provincial Government and the head of police in the province to help arrange their safe exit from Goroka.

The nationwide rollout of the Bilum Digital Platform training has begun in Lae, Morobe, in a bid to transform local governance through technology.

Papua New Guinea has once again shown strong leadership on climate issues, with Prime Minister James Marape speaking up for forest and ocean nations at the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil.

The Bulolo District Development Authority [DDA], led by Chairman and local MP Sam Basil Jr., has taken swift action to protect Bulolo and Morobe students at the University of Goroka following recent clashes with local residents.

Papua New Guinea is taking a strong stand on climate action, calling for fair and honest carbon markets that will bring real benefits to people living in forest areas.

Prime Minister James Marape has called on world leaders to provide more funding support for countries protecting the world’s forests and oceans.

The Somare Cup, a rugby competition that embodies the values of unity and discipline, is set to return to Rigo District, more than two decades after it was last held.

The Host Organizing Committee [HOC] of the Melanesian Spearhead Group [MSG] Prime Ministers Cup has confirmed that New Caledonia will not be participating in this year’s tournament.

East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has assured parents and guardians that arrangements are underway to safely repatriate East Sepik students studying at the University of Goroka [UOG], following violent clashes between students and locals on Sunday.