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Public servants in Madang Province have been warned against engaging themselves in corrupt practices following the arrest of a PNG Biosecurity Authority officer.

Prime Minister James Marape has announced an immediate K5 million National Government relief support package for Manus province following the unusual undersea volcanic activity in the Bismarck Sea.

Earlier this morning frost damaged food gardens in parts of Tambul-Nebilyer District, Western Highlands.

Western Highlands Province is taking the lead in resolving long-standing tribal conflicts and changing the way tribal disputes are settled, ending violence quickly through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation instead of years of payback.

The East New Britain Provincial Government and the National Broadcasting Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to roll out radio and television services in the province.

Governor Allan Bird has urged communities in East Sepik to prepare for the looming El Nino, warning of serious impacts on food and water supplies.

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.

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.

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.

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.