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PM announces dedicated urbanisation office to drive housing and land reforms

Prime Minister James Marape has announced plans to establish a dedicated Urbanisation Office to drive major housing and land reforms across Papua New Guinea. The new office will lead efforts to improve city planning, expand access to land, and upgrade settlements nationwide as part of the government’s broader urban development agenda. Prime Minister Marape said […]

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Kokopo–Rabaul road partially cleared, motorists urged to take caution

Sections of the devastated Kokopo -Rabaul road between Raburua and Karavia villages have been partially cleared for traffic to use. However, residents in the area have warned the travelling public to take precautionary measures as the road was reduced to only one lane with debris still scattered along the stretch of road. Residents have also […]

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Australia boosts HIV support to PNG as new infections double

Australia is increasing its support to Papua New Guinea’s HIV response following a rise in new infections, which have doubled since 2010. Papua New Guinea continues to face a challenging HIV situation, with impacts being felt across families and communities nationwide. In response, Australia has significantly increased its HIV development assistance to PNG since early […]

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Wingei District marks 75 years of faith and vision

The Assemblies of God Wingei District celebrated a historic milestone this Easter, marking 75 years since the establishment of the Wingei AOG Mission on Mukup Hills. Hundreds of believers gathered at Mt Zion AOG Local Church in Mukup from April 2–6 to honor the pioneering Australian missionaries who laid the foundation of faith in Wingei […]

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Cyclone Maila causes flooding and damage in West New Britain

As the effects of Tropical Cyclone Maila are being felt in parts of the country, West New Britain Province has also been hit with torrential rains and strong winds. The bad weather has caused damages mainly to infrastructure like roads and bridges and also inundated parts of some villages in the Nakanai District. Initial reports […]

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Power outages continue as PNG power restores cyclone damaged lines

PNG Power Limited says customers in several provinces may remain without electricity as crews continue restoration work following severe weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Maila. In an update released Monday, April 6, PNG Power said strong winds and heavy rain over the past 48 hours damaged transmission and distribution lines in Madang, Morobe, Kimbe and […]

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Additional police support on standby for tropical cyclone

Commissioner of Police, David Manning has advised that additional RPNGC personnel and assets are in place to manage the response to the emerging tropical cyclone that is developing in the Solomon Sea. Commissioner Manning called on people in areas affected by the weather pattern to be vigilant, prepare for adverse weather conditions and to stay […]

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More students benefit from Basil sponsorship scheme

Two-hundred and thirteen students from Bulolo District at Bulolo Technical Colleges fees were fully funded by the Bulolo Development Authority through the Bulolo Corporate Basil Scholarship Scheme worth K392,900. Bulolo MP and District Development Authority Chairman, Sam Basil Jr presented a cheque to the school last Wednesday. Basil continues to advocate on the importance of […]

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Fijian teams sweep Sports Tok 7s cups

Fiji is taking both major trophies across the Coral Sea after the Devo Babas and Tagimoucia Ranadi claimed the open men’s and women’s titles at the Sports Tok Sevens. In the open men’s cup final, the tournament favorites Devo Babas delivered a masterclass to defeat the PC Ravens 22-12. The Fijians came out firing to […]

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Heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslips across East New Britain

Torrential rains that began yesterday in East New Britain province have prompted flash floods, landslides and road blockages. Several homes situated adjacent to waterways have been reported submerged in water and debris in various parts of the province. The National Airports Corporation [NAC] confirmed that Tokua Airport, the main gateway to the province, is temporarily […]