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West Sepik police run Aitape-Lumi election ops on credit due to budget shortfall
Police providing security for the Aitape-Lumi by-election in West Sepik Province are operating on credit due to insufficient funding.
Usino-Bundi by-election campaigning extend as polling set for July 21
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have until Sunday, July 20, to campaign, with polling now scheduled for Monday, July 21.
Five arrested over brutal Karamui double murder
Five prime suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of Junior Samson [21], and Petro Malex [30], of Waya village in the Karamui-Nomane District, Simbu Province.
Motu Koita polling underway after long delay
Polling is underway for the long-overdue Motu Koita Assembly election, with voters turning out at 31 designated polling stations across 14 wards.
DLPP showcases e-Lands platform at East New Britain cultural festival
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] took its digital transformation drive to the heart of East New Britain last week, rolling out its e-Lands public awareness campaign during the National Warwagira and Mask Festival.
Barramundis trial match wraps up as PNG eyes emerging cricket talent
The Papua New Guinea Men’s National Cricket Team, the Barramundis, concluded a high-intensity two-day trial match from July 15 to July 16, 2025, at Amini Park.
K17.7 million project launched to boost labour governance in PNG
A total of K17.7 million has been committed to Papua New Guinea to implement a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy aimed at improving labour governance, legal reforms, social protections, and wage-setting mechanisms.
Jiwaka spends over K2 million on tertiary fees for 1,200 students
For the first time, the Jiwaka Provincial Government has allocated over K2.4 million from its 2024 internal revenue to support tertiary students with tuition fees.
Heavy police presence secures Kabwum by-election polling amidst threats to hijack ballot papers
Rumors that ballot papers of the Kabwum by-election will be hijacked has been dismissed.
ABG signs K16.9 million deal to modernize public finance
The Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] has inked a landmark USD $4.19 million [K16.9 million] contract with global software firm FreeBalance Inc. to overhaul its public financial management system.