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Agriculture to be hit hard by El Niño
Up to 85 per cent of Papua New Guinea’s population who depend on agriculture are likely to be severely affected by the current El Niño period, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization [FAO].
PNG Tribal Foundation condemns attack on staff in Jiwaka
PNG Tribal Foundation President GT Bustin has condemned the violent attack on one of the organization’s frontline staff in Banz, Jiwaka, on Tuesday night.
Opposition Leader condemns PM for continued inaction
Opposition Leader, James Nomane has intensified his campaign against the Minister for Commerce and Industry, Win Daki, labelling his dismissal of serious SME fund misappropriation allegations as a display of arrogance.
PNGTUC welcomes new EC
The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress has welcomed the appointment of Dr Nicole Haley as the new permanent Electoral Commission.
Union calls for Electoral Commission independence
The Government has been urged to remove the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission from the oversight of the Ministry of Administrative Services.
Parkop calls for KTA revamp, commits funding for school
National Capital District [NCD] Governor Powes Parkop has renewed calls for the revitalization of the Kokoda Track Authority [KTA] to ensure the historic trail delivers direct economic benefits to local landowners.
New Ireland hubs prepare for FODE digital shift
New Ireland is preparing its outer-island and rural study centers to deploy the Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] new nationwide digital learning system.