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Rural missionaries need government support

While Papua New Guinea is gearing up to celebrate its 50 years of Independence, many rural areas are in dire need of basic government services such as roads and bridges. One such forgotten place is Batri Valley in the rural Erave area of the Southern Highlands Province. The Batri Valley is home to more than […]

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Keep PLP says Yama

Founder of the People’s Labour Party [PLP], Chief Peter Charles Yama is hot on the campaign trail for the Usino/ Bundi seat as the days count down to polling for the by-election in the electorate. During a campaign rally at 4 Kona, Usino sub-government station recently, Yama said PLP is the only Madang-based political party […]

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Hela government commits K3 million for Fugwa Loop road

The Hela Provincial Government has committed K3 million to the construction of the Fugwa Loop Road in the Koroba-Lake Kopiago District. The announcement was made last Friday by Provincial Election Manager John Tipa, who also volunteers in various community initiatives. The Fugwa community, once plagued by years of tribal conflict, has now laid down arms […]

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Alotau highway robberies a concern

Alotau ended June with yet another fatal highway robbery. A PMV driver in his early 30s was shot at around the Halowia area at around 9 am on Monday; he died from injuries he sustained to his head. There were reportedly 8 masked armed men involved. Provincial Police Commander chief inspector Benjamin Kua says that’s […]

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PNG story festival begins ahead of 50th Independence anniversary

Schools within the National Capital District are gearing up to take part in the official start of a month-long cultural show, which is set to begin this Saturday. The PNG story event will showcase the country’s rich diversity, voices and stories of all regions, starting with the Southern region. NCD Governor Powes Parkop launched the […]

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Kambise opens double classroom amidst law and order challenges

The opening of a double classroom in the Goilala District of Central Province has reinforced the purpose of educating the younger generation. The ribbon cutting and opening by Goilala MP Casmiro Aiha was witnessed by teachers, students and people of Kambise village. During the occasion, MP Aia spoke of the importance of educating the Goilala […]

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PNG claims two silver medals on day one of Pacific Mini Games

Papua New Guinea has secured two silver medals on the opening day of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. The first medal came in the Va’a competition, with Team PNG finishing second in the V12 Mixed 500m sprint final. The team clocked a time of 2 minutes and 0.67 seconds, just behind gold medalists Tahiti, who […]

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New boarding school brings hope to Kambia community

After 50 years without access to basic government services, the remote community of Kambia in Jiwaka Province will soon have its first ever boarding high school. The Kambia Boarding High School was officially launched on Saturday, June 28, at Sikoi by Jiwaka Provincial Administrator Rick Kogen. The school is seen as a key development milestone […]

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Stolen laptop disrupts TB, HIV, and COVID-19 testing at Alotau Hospital

The theft of a laptop at the Alotau Provincial Hospital has put a halt to important test sample work for tuberculosis, HIV, HIV early infant diagnosis, and COVID-19. It’s been two weeks since the incident as staff are now contemplating fundraisers to replace it. This was on a Saturday night with a lone officer manning […]

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Teenager arrested after vandalising vehicle

Police in Central Province have arrested a teenager from Gaire village in the Hiri Koiari District following an incident in which he smashed the back left window of a vehicle. The arrest was made by the Central Quick Response Force [QRF]. Team Leader Jonathan Ilau, in an interview with NBC News, said the teenager was […]