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Three churches and a primary school in Gesege Village, Kutubu Local Level Government [LLG], received solar panels and lighting systems over the weekend, donated by community leader Fiebik Kilip. This is not the first such donation from the former Southern Highlands Deputy Provincial Administrator.

Hela Provincial Headquarter in Tari now has access to high-speed fibre optic internet connectivity through the fibre optic network constructed by Tebian Electric Apparatus [TBEA] alongside the 132kV power transmission line from Mount Hagen to Tari.

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has extended an open invitation to the National Fisheries Authority [NFA] and the National Forest Authority [NFA] to establish a stronger presence in Hela Province and other provinces throughout the country.

The Department of Implementation & Rural Development [DIRD] has completed its Bilum Digital Platform training in Daru, Western Province, with district and sector officers now equipped to track DSIP and PSIP funds in real time.

The National Airports Corporation [NAC] has announced in a media statement a major runway upgrade project that will begin on June 4, 2026 and is expected to take about nine months to complete, making way for the arrival of the two modern aircraft types before the end of this year.

Commander Hosea Roboam has officially assumed command of Lombrum Naval Base in Manus following a handover-takeover ceremony that marked the transfer of leadership from outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Roy Dromenge.

Member for Samarai-Murua, Henry Leonard, questioned the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, John Rosso on when the three portions of land in Woodlark Island be given back the District and the landowners.

The PNG Chiefs are proud to announce the signing of Connor Watson, who becomes signing 003 for the club ahead of its entry into the NRL in 2028.

Senior officials from Papua New Guinea’s National Department of Health and the West Sepik Provincial Health Authority have completed a five-day visit to Jayapura, Indonesia, to strengthen cross-border healthcare cooperation and explore potential patient referral partnerships.

NBC Managing Director Kora Nou has officially opened the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby.