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Police in Madang are cracking down on public gatherings, late-night movements, and school breakup parties to prevent crime and curb growing anxiety over social media rumours ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence anniversary.

Samurai Island in the Bwanabwana rural pocal level government [LLG] of Samarai-Murua district, Milne Bay, has dedicated August 26 as Samarai Reset Day to launch its long-term restoration plans.

A freshwater fish found only in Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River has been rediscovered after disappearing from scientific records for more than 40 years.

Patients struggling to breathe at Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital will have improved access to critical care following the arrival of 36 new ventilators valued at about K1.8 million.

Kundiawa town got a full scrub-down on Saturday, 29^th August as Provincial Police Commander Superintendent, Mazuc Maipe Rubiang swapped the patrol car for a rubbish bag and hit the streets with his officers.

The political future of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville is now before Papua New Guinea’s Parliament.

Opposition Leader James Nomane is calling on the Government to provide a clear timeline for Parliament to vote on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result.

Informal discussions over a cup of coffee have been spiced with a Memorandum of Understanding, bridging together the Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu Public Prosecutors' Offices.     

Prime Minister James Marape apologized to the people of Bougainville for the pain and suffering associated with the 10 year crisis, eventually leading to the region’s push for independence.

Six new maternity wings have been established across health centers in the Mendi-Munhiu district in Southern Highlands province.