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Marape’s ‘mystery’ cabinet: three sworn in, portfolios kept under wraps
Prime Minister James Marape has expanded his cabinet, swearing in three new Ministers of State, who for the next 24 hours, will hold no official portfolios.
PNG Power urges public to stay clear of power lines
Residents of Port Moresby and Central Province are urged to maintain distance from power lines and power poles as PNG power crews work on restoring power.
Madang police commander warns against compensation demands following bridge collapses
Madang Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has warned residents of Wards 9 and 10 in the Usino Local Level Government, from any attempts to demand compensation for government restoration works on the Yanamu and Aumea bridges.
Papua LNG landowners demand grant before forum
The Papua LNG Project-impacted landowners are demanding that the government, through the Petroleum Ministry, immediately release the outstanding business development grant before hosting the Development Forum.
Two killed as tribal violence rekindles on Western Highlands-Enga border
A volatile tribal conflict between the Lumusa communities of Western Highlands and the Waiplin Tribe of Enga Province has claimed two more lives, as a husband and wife were killed and burned during a breach of a police ceasefire.
TISA Bank and PIH partner to provide discounted healthcare to thousands
Walking on unchartered medical care waters, TISA Bank and Pacific International Hospital signed a memorandum of agreement in Port Moresby on Monday.
Madang governor’s cup kicks off at Malala
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa has officially kicked off the Governor’s Cup in the Almami, Bogia yesterday, with a strong message to youths in the community to involve in sports and not unlawful activities.
Police curb on misconduct and violence in Eastern Highlands leads to multiple arrests
A sweeping investigation into police misconduct and civilian violence in the Eastern Highlands has resulted in a series of arrests, convictions, and disciplinary actions, according to a report released by the Papua New Guinea Royal Constabulary’s Internal Affairs Division [IAD].
Popondetta district launches youth sustainability initiative with project support
The Popondetta District has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering local youths through sustainable development projects. To kickstart the program, the district recently presented a chainsaw valued at K2,500 to the Niugini Compound youths within Ward One of the Popondetta Urban LLG.
Public service performance report to be tabled annually says Minister
The Government will introduce an annual State of the Public Service Report to be presented to Parliament, aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and performance across all government agencies.