Key government departments and border agencies met in Kiunga last week to fast-track the establishment of a temporary border post at Butmabin-Yetetkun in the North Fly district of Western.
Fly River water levels at the Kiunga Wharf have surged following heavy rainfall in the headwaters, bringing relief to residents and businesses relying on river transport in North Fly.
The National Literacy Week was officially launched today, 31st September, in Northern Province to pave the way for government, schools, churches, communities, literacy practitioners and development partners to celebrate progress and discuss how literacy services can be improved in Papua New Guinea.
Quiny Tony, a 21-year-old woman living with down syndrome, has reportedly battled severe crusted scabies since 2019, following an outbreak of a highly contagious itchy skin condition locally referred to as 'I Don't Care'.