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Mirisim passes on

The people of remote Telefomin District in West Sepik Province have lost a great leader and son, following the passing of Works and Highways Minister and their MP, Solan Mirisim, just after midnight. NBC News was informed that MP Mirisim was rushed by the St. John’s Ambulance to the Pacific International Hospital [PIH] early this […]

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Hela PPC calls for stronger police-councilor partnership to boost law and order

​Hela Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Michael Welly has issued a strong call for partnership to the 81 newly elected ward councilors of the Tari Pori District. Speaking shortly after their induction last week, PPC Welly stressed that a close working relationship between the councilors and the police service is critical for effectively maintaining law and […]

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Government establishes new National Monitoring and Coordination Authority

Government Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has announced that the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority [NMCA] has now been officially established as an office under the Public Service Management Act. He said Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae signed the notice on November 19, 2025, giving NMCA the same status as a government department for administrative and financial […]

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Australian specialist team completes 12 life-changing surgeries in Vanimo

A visiting team of Australian volunteer specialists has completed 12 life-changing surgeries and 58 patient consultations during a week-long medical mission in the West Sepik Province. The team, part of the Interplast Program, arrived in Vanimo on November 22 and performed their final hand surgery on Friday, November 28. Lead surgeon Dr Peter Maloney, an […]

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Urban LLG members sworn in

Out of the 11 local level government in northern, Urban LLG is the first to swear in its 11 ward councilors together with the Popondetta town mayor. Among the 11 ward councilors two are female, the swearing in ceremony for the urban LLG ward councilors and Popondetta town mayor was conducted at Higaturu councilor’s chambers […]

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Supreme Court confirms James Nomane as new leader of the Opposition

The Supreme Court has today confirmed the earlier vote by Opposition MPs, officially declaring Chuave MP James Nomane as the new Leader of the Opposition. Mr Nomane said the court’s decision reflects what most Opposition MPs have wanted since June 2025, but could not achieve earlier due to political interference. He said he is humbled […]

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Special needs kids graduate

At least four special needs children at Alotau’s Inclusive Education Resource Centre Callan Services will be streaming students to mainstream schools next year to pursue their education after completing their basic education at Milne Bays only Out of eighteen [18] children who graduated last week, four have special needs, autism, and hearing impairment among them. […]

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Bulolo CEO calls for Presidental Election

Bulolo District has elected new leaders for its four LLGs – Watut, Bulolo Urban, Buang and Mumeng. However, Bulolo Chief Executive Officer Joseph O’Brian Paru has called on the Morobe Tutumang House of Assembly to push for presidential elections for Morobe Province. Paru’s statement follows the events that occurred during the LLG elections around the […]

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Tigers dominance endures in Kerema

The legacy of the Young Tigers Rugby League club endures, following grand final victories in the Men’s A Grade and Under 20 division yesterday [Sunday, November 30th, 2025]. Former club President and leader Tuta Lari applauded the grand final success and described the club as a benchmark in the Gulf-capital- maintaining a nine-year dominance in […]

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Water problems solved at Madang Provincial Hospital

Patients and staff at the Madang Provincial Hospital will no longer have to endure prolonged water problems, they will now have constant water supply following the recent installation of two new Southern Cross tanks. The Madang Provincial Government for purchasing two new Southern Cross tanks that have been installed at the back of the hospital. […]