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Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has denied recent social media claims alleging ballot box tampering in the ongoing Usino-Bundi by-election. A widely circulated online post claimed that eight ballot boxes, allegedly connected to a specific candidate, were intercepted by security personnel. It further alleged that these boxes had been transported from Igam […]
PNG Kumuls and South Sydney winger Alex Johnston says he’s committed to chasing history, another premiership, and a return to the top for the Rabbitohs after signing a two-year contract extension through 2027.At 30, Johnston remains one of the NRL’s most prolific and consistent try scorers, with 207 tries from 237 appearances in the Souths […]
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have raised concerns about the involvement of David Wakias in the conduct of the electoral process. During a meeting with election officials at Walium yesterday, candidate Peter Yama questioned why Wakias had been engaged, raising past allegations of election fraud linked to his involvement in previous elections. Wakias, originally from […]
The Milne Bay Provincial Building Board recently conducted inspections at the K76 million Gurney Airport upgrade project site. The board, tasked with ensuring that all construction activities comply with the Building Regulations Act, carried out the visit to verify whether work were progressing according to the approved design plans initially submitted. Chairman of the building […]
Landowners from Sirinumu and Rouna are demanding the National Government to urgently release outstanding K15 million payment, warning of continued peaceful sitting protests if their demands are ignored. Speaking on behalf of the landowner groups, chairman from both Rouna and Sirinumu communities expressed deep frustration over the government’s failure to honour commitments dating back to […]
Madang’s police chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, says the by- election in the Usino-Bundi District is progressing well despite minor disruptions and logistical challenges. He says, “The Electoral Commission, supported by the security forces, remains committed to ensuring a peaceful and transparent electoral process. Several polling teams were transported to their respective polling stations via […]
The St. Paul’s Clinic in the Moresby North West’s Gerehu Suburb celebrated its 10 years of service to the people last Friday. Despite several break-ins and staff assault and harassment recently, the clinic and its staff have weathered these challenges providing much needed vital medical services to those nearby, and from Central and Gulf provinces. […]
Madang’s police chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, says the by- election in the Usino/ Bundi District is progressing well despite minor disruptions and logistical challenges. He says, “The Electoral Commission, supported by the security forces, remains committed to ensuring a peaceful and transparent electoral process. Several polling teams were transported to their respective polling stations […]
Polling for the Usino/Bundi by-election in Madang Province managed to kick- off yesterday after being deferred for a week. However, only one of the 23 polling teams was able to successfully conduct polling at Ward 22 of Bundi Local Level Government. The voting population in Ward 22 is roughly 3,000. Two polling teams for Gama […]
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape marked PNG’s National Day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka today, celebrating over five decades of diplomatic ties with Japan and showcasing the country’s cultural and economic aspirations on the global stage. Speaking at the National Day Grand Hall, Prime Minister Marape addressed a crowd of Japanese […]