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Farmers happy over sweet potato price relief in Tari-Pori
Farmers in Hayapuga have thanked the Tari-Pori District Development Authority for a K500,000 funding allocation to Wonderland Agristock Limited [WAL], which lifted the farm-gate price of sweet potato [kaukau] from 80 toea to K1.30 per kilogram.
Northern Corridor road upgrade gains momentum
The Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project, linking Vanimo, Wutung, and Wewak Ports, is gaining momentum as government officials, international partners, and local communities unite to advance one of Papua New Guinea’s most significant infrastructure upgrades.
Severe El Niño conditions trigger coastal water shortages and highlands frost in Central
Communities across Central Province are facing severe weather disruption as the compounding effects of an El Niño climate pattern trigger water shortages along the coast and damaging frost in the highlands.
Sarei assumes leadership of PNG Correctional Services, pledges focus on rehabilitation
Noel Sarei officially took command of the Papua New Guinea Correctional Services [CS] earlier this week, assuming the role of Commissioner during a formal handover ceremony at the agency’s headquarters.
Financial discipline marks end of NBC board tenure
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] bid farewell to its outgoing board of directors, concluding a tenure accompanied by significant institutional reform, policy development, and a heavily emphasized drive for fiscal responsibility.
TISA Bank opens branch in Kavieng
Tisa Bank opened its doors to customers across New Ireland on Monday morning in Kavieng. The achievement is another addition to financial inclusion to better serve the populace in the province.
Court frees Polye
Court ousted Kandep Member of Parliament Don Polye is a free man after the Waigani District Court dismissed three major criminal charges against him on Tuesday morning.
Parkop says Kumul Haus will transform Port Moresby waterfront
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says the Kumul Haus development marks another important step in transforming the nation’s capital and unlocking the potential of the city’s waterfront.
Ground breaking for K130 million Kumul Haus development
Port Moresby is set for another major transformation with the groundbreaking of Kumul Haus, a new 10 storey office complex that will become the central home of Papua New Guinea's State Owned Enterprises [SOEs]
DWU’s 30-year journey inspires nation-building through education and partnership
The Divine Word University [DWU] Lae Alumni Chapter recently hosted the DWU 30th Anniversary Fundraising Corporate Dinner at the Lae International Hotel, bringing together leaders from government, education, industry, alumni, and the wider community to celebrate the university's contribution to Papua New Guinea's development.