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DWU students reach out to forgotten women behind bars this Christmas
While many families prepare to celebrate Christmas together, a group of Divine Word University students in Alotau chose to spend the festive season with women who would otherwise be forgotten behind prison walls.
Tari Township streets fully sealed after final roadworks
The remaining unsealed street roads in Tari are finally being completed under the town’s ongoing urban renewal program.
Loi appointed acting IRC Commissioner General
The National Executive Council has formally appointed Sam Loi as the Acting Commissioner General of the Internal Revenue Commission, effective December 17, 2025.
Central to enforce liquor ban
The Central Provincial Administration will enforce liquor ban operations on key public holidays during the upcoming festive season, Acting Provincial Administrator Bala Kapa has announced.
Lack of effective communication continues to hinder medivac efforts in remote villages
The absence or lack of effective communication network has been identified as a major impediment to medivac efforts in extreme remote areas of Madang Province.
Andrew Tera is new Morobe Deputy Governor
Andrew Tera secured the Deputy Governor position after receiving 10 more votes against his only contender, the former Deputy Governor and Onga Waffa LLG President, at a 26 - 16 margin, from the 42 members of the Morobe Tutumang who were present yesterday.
Administrative oversight behind PSL finals blunder
An administrative oversight by the Papua New Guinea Football Association [PNGFA] in the lead-up to the 2025 OTML Premier Soccer League [PSL] finals has been identified as the cause of a major football blunder that sparked widespread criticism within the football fraternity.
Dr. Joseph calls for Fire Service establishment in Mendi
Defense Minister and Nipa Kutubu MP, Dr. Billy Joseph expressed his regrets over Friday’s destructive fires in which chains of buildings in Mendi town’s main commercial area were engulfed, forcing several local trading companies to go out of business.
NICTA declares Starlink services unlawful in PNG
The National Information and Communication Technology Authority [NICTA] has clarified that Starlink satellite internet services are not licensed to operate in Papua New Guinea.
NHC assures Five Mile tenants no eviction, confirms renovation program
National Housing Corporation [NHC] Managing Director Abel Tol has assured tenants at Section 80, Lots 1 to 10 along Henou Drive in Port Moresby that they will not be evicted, dismissing rumours circulating on social media about forced removals and property sales.