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Two women have been confirmed dead in Bougainville as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to batter the region with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

A three member independent investigation team has been appointed to look into concerns surrounding the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] 2026 recruitment process.

Wind and rainfall have now reached Alotau Town, residents have been urged to stay indoors,secure property and be intentional in their movement as the category 3 Tropical Cyclone Maila comes through.

The Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea [BFPNG] is racing against the clock to ensure a formidable women’s 3x3 contingent is prepared for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

The National Government has activated disaster preparedness measures as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to threaten parts of Papua New Guinea.

A male adult alleged to have been involved in an armed robbery on Monday was apprehended by National Capital District Task Force police officers after they received information about an armed robbery in progress along the Hiritano Highway in Central Province.

An adult male is said to be Milne Bay's first cyclone casualty as severe Tropical Cyclone Maila makes its devastating way through Milne Bay waters.

Guasopa Health Center on Woodlark Island has scaled down its operations to only emergency cases after it suffered structural damage this week, effevmcts of severe Tropical Cyclone Maila passing through.

For the communities of Yanaba, Egom, and Alcester Islands, all off Woodlark Island, reports have emerged that they have all gone on mitigation mode through this severe category 3 Tropical Cyclone Maila.

​The National Weather Service has issued an urgent directive for Manus residents to exercise extreme caution as northwest gale force winds begin to batter the province.