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North Fly police strengthened with new fleet
The Police Special Services Division in North Fly will now beef up security operations in the Tabubil mining area and surrounding communities after receiving three new police marked vehicles from Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML].
PNG far below Commonwealth standard for female leaders, former minister says
PNG political pioneer Lady Carol Kidu is spearheading a national campaign to boost female representation in parliament, urging that the country remains critically short of Commonwealth standards for women in leadership.
PNG-Australia partnership strengthens agricultural markets in Western Highlands
Fresh investment in market infrastructure is continuing to transform agricultural trade in Western Highlands, with the opening of the upgraded Holy Trinity College Market.
PM Marape: ‘JSB meeting reached important step for PNG-Bougainville future today’
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says a historic threshold has been reached in relations with Bougainville, following the formal end of joint consultations on the region's 2019 independence referendum.
Gamai calls on LLG leaders to stay in communities as new chamber opens
The new Fly Gogodala local level government [LLG] chamber was officially opened on Monday at Tapila Station in the Delta Fly district of Western by local MP and Livestock Minister Agena Gamai.
18th Sepik River crocodile & arts festival kicks off
Festivities of the three-day show that promotes the rich cultural heritage of the Sepik River and draws visitors into East Sepik started today.
Western PHA prepares reporting system for province-wide immunisation campaign
The Western Provincial Health Authority is rolling out a new digital reporting system ahead of its province-wide Catch-up Routine Immunisation Campaign in August and September, with support from PNGSDP and World Vision PNG.
JSB endorses consultation report, Bougainville referendum vote heads to National Parliament on August 27
The Joint Supervisory Body has formally endorsed the Post-Consultation Report and the Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby today, clearing the path for the Bougainville referendum results to be tabled in the National Parliament on August 27.
New police fleet to strengthen operations across Northern Command
Police in Morobe, Madang and Eastern Highlands are set to benefit from a new fleet of vehicles under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary's fleet replacement program.
El Niño and strong winds damage food gardens, disrupt water supply in Markham
Residents of Ragiampun village in Morobe's Markham district are facing growing hardship as El Niño conditions and strong winds continue to damage food gardens and reduce water supplies.