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Security has been tightened at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks counting center as counting for the Western Highlands Provincial local level government [LLG] elections officially commenced yesterday. Police presence around the counting venue was visibly hyped, with officers maintaining strict control over movement in and out of the area to ensure a safe and orderly […]
Manus students studying at the University of Goroka have safely begun their journey home after being repatriated from Madang. Member for Manus Job Pomat in a statement released this morning, confirmed that all the students were escorted on board the MV Lapan Oule last night. Their cargo, including personal belongings and supplies for the trip, […]
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections for the Western Highlands Province began yesterday at the counting centre at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks.Wes Two wards were also declared for Kent Ward One in Kotna LLG, where the incumbent councilor and Kotna LLG President, Jerry Anis, retained his seat for another term, and for […]
Calls for unity were echoed across the floor of the Morobe Provincial Assembly or Tutumang, as all leaders were urged to end political party politics. In a close contest, the Finschhafen MP and Our Pati leader, Reinbo Paita was elected as the new Governor of Morobe Province, edging out the Tewai-Siassi MP and Pangu Pati […]
The Hela Provincial Health Authority [Hela PHA], in partnership with the Hela Provincial Government, has launched a fundraising campaign to support improvements in health service delivery and hospital redevelopment across the province. The initiative aims to raise funds for the purchase of medical equipment and the upgrading of key health facilities, including the four district […]
Pala Paul classical corner kick netted PNG Men’s National Football Team to a goal victory over Solomon Islands. PNG Gold men’s defense of the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup started this afternoon at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Both nations were locked nil-all at halftime, but in the second half of the match, the […]
The 29 UOG students from Manus Province who have been in Madang since Tuesday night are all set to depart Madang tonight onboard the MV Laban Oule. Since their arrival in Madang on Tuesday night, they have been accommodated at the Paramed campus of Divine Word University. Student spokesperson Polin Wanzi, an Inservice student who […]
An 18-year-old economics student has made history as the first Miss Western Highlands, marking a milestone moment in a pageant that blends faith, culture and women’s empowerment. Miss Hagen Central, Iampela Popena, a second-year student at the University of Papua New Guinea, was crowned Miss Bird of Paradise – Western Highlands 2025 after emerging the […]
The National Bipartisan Parliamentary Committee on Bougainville Matters is now conducting its second consultation in Bougainville today in Arawa, Central Bougainville. It is anticipated that the consultation will see a large turnout as the people once again convey their views to the Committee. During the first consultation held on Tuesday this week in Buka, North […]
The first lot of Milne Bay students at the University of Goroka have flown out Wednesday afternoon. Milne Bay’s members of parliament are said to be liasing with the local Division of Education to effect this for the safety of their children. Betty Tatauro- Matron of the Milne Bay Student’s Association at the University said […]