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The deferral of polling for the Local Level Government election is unconstitutional and unfair, says former Madang Governor, Peter Yama. Yama, who is now a candidate in the Usino/ Bundi by-election, says no one has the right to defer the election as the candidates have already paid their nomination fees. “The constitution gives you the […]
In a historic move to address the ongoing medicine shortage in East Sepik Province, Governor Allan Bird has announced a landmark partnership between City Pharmacy Limited [CPL], the East Sepik Provincial Health Authority, and the East Sepik Provincial Government. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, is the first of its kind and aims to ensure Sepik […]
West Sepik Province has a new acting Provincial Police Commander now in place to oversee the command as the former PPC in charge Inspector Patrick Billy has been sidelined and under investigation for several allegations. The new acting PPC for West Sepik is now Senior Inspector Silas Kuaino who was appointed by the Police Commission […]
The education of over 200 children has been saved by concerned parents and teachers in East Sepik after a short dialog with the Education Divisional heads. The group of parents and two concerned teachers of Wom Memorial Primary School, a newly established school in Wewak Rural LLG, were shocked to discover that their new school […]
The 2025 Bougainville General Election is underway. Writs for the election were issued by Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives, Simon Pentanu, in a ceremony yesterday at Parliament House at Kubu on Buka Island. This year’s election is the biggest yet for the autonomous region. It will see the involvement of 5 new single-member […]
Eight suspects, including the alleged shooter, are in police custody following the brutal torture and murder of a woman accused of sorcery in Magarima, Hela Province. The suspects surrendered on Sunday, 6 July 2025, following community-led negotiations facilitated by local leaders, the Magarima District Chief Executive Officer, and police teams. Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC), […]
The Government is focused on elevating teaching to become a prestigious profession that is highly respected in the country. Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena says teachers must be given the same level of respect as those in top professions such as doctors, lawyers and engineers. To achieve this goal, Minister Dekena has urged teacher training […]
East Sepik locals access to banking services is now expanded as they welcome PNG’s first commercial bank into the province. TISA Bank in a milestone achievement launched it’s opening today as the second branch outside of Port Moresby in Wewak. TISA Bank’s CEO Sunil Pokharel says this shows they’re committed to providing accessible, mordern and […]
The local MP for Magarima and Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Manasseh Makiba has condemned the recent torture and brutal killing of a woman in Magarima District of Hela Province. The woman was accused of practicing sorcery, and allegedly responsible for her husband’s death. In his statement, he expressed deep shock and shame over the violent […]
In a nail-biting finish, Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Pais Wisil clinched the much-anticipated men’s 100m final at the Pacific Mini Games, edging out his teammate, Timothy Tuna, by a mere 2/100ths of a second on Saturday evening at Koror. The race, which took place in the challenging conditions of a heavy downpour, had the crowd […]