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Sudest people gather at safe places
As strong winds and rains intensify from Tropical Cyclone Maila, Milne Bay's Sudest Island communities report they are being advised to move to higher grounds and seek shelter from strong structures during this time.
8 missing at sea
A dinghy carrying 8 people, one of them critically injured, that departed Woodlark Island last Thursday, destined for Alotau, remains missing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.