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Hela Police enforce liquor ban as Christmas operations begin
Police in Hela Province have launched full-scale Christmas and New Year security operations, warning residents that strict enforcement of the provincial liquor ban will be the centrepiece of this year’s festive policing.
Shipping delays leave Lorengau freezers empty ahead of Christmas
Families in Lorengau, Manus have been left struggling to find basic protein supplies as the festive season kicks off, following a three-week meat shortage across the town’s major retail outlets.
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.