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WHPHA opens 2026 operations year with dedication service

The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] has officially opened its 2026 operations year with a dedication service held at the hospital campus this week. Held under the theme “Reset, Recommit, Dedicate for a New Beginning in the Public Service,” the service brought together healthcare workers, departmental heads and support staff of the Authority to […]

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New barracks brings relief to Hawa CS officers after years of struggle

Hela Governor Philip Undialu has praised the commitment of 18 Correctional Service officers who worked hard to revive the Hawa Correctional Service institution after it was closed for many years. He said their dedication has helped improve the institution. Young warder officers at Hawa CS are now relieved after the opening of the new 16-Men […]

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Bilums World Cup preps underway

The Papua New Guinea Women’s National Football Team, the PNG Bilums, has commenced its preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 OFC Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Fiji from 27 February to 7 March. A 40-member provisional squad has been assembled in Lae and is currently training at the PNGFA Academy at 11-mile, […]

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Minister urges police to get back to basics and improve standards

Police Minister Sir John Pundari has called on the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary to go back to basics, saying improved standards must start with discipline, accountability, and respect for their profession, unifoms and also institutional housing provided to police officers. Speaking during his first official media conference on Wednesday, Sir John stressed that police […]

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Summit to address safeguarding customary land

A high-level seminar on Customary Land and Human Rights is currently underway in Port Moresby, bringing together key stakeholders to address land-related challenges and advance economic opportunities. The summit is spearheaded by the Special Parliamentary Committee on Customary Land and Land Reforms in partnership with United Nations. Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee and Hiri Koiari […]

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Kaduwaga rice project strengthens food security

Hit by food security issues at the height of Covid19 concerns, an island community had embarked on rice farming to sustain themselves. This year with help of Milne Bay’s Division of Agriculture and Livestock, the Kaduwaga community off the coast of the Trobriand Islands has had even more help to encourage this endeavor. One of […]

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CEFI reaffirms service values

The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion [CEFI] has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, discipline and people-centered service during its annual Staff Dedication Service held on Tuesday, at the CEFI Office in Port Moresby. The service brought together CEFI staff and invited guests, including Bank of Papua New Guinea Intelligence Manager Edric Ogomeni and Pastor […]

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First fish export for Samarai-Murua District arrives safely in Thailand

The Samarai Murua District has successful exported its first shipment of fish to the Thailand market, signaling a major breakthrough in district-led economic development and fisheries commercialization. The export was officially launched last December by Prime Minster, James Marape, who expressed immense pride and satisfaction in the achievement. The first shipment comprised four fully loaded […]

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PNG affirms strong bilateral ties following U.S visa policy update

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Justin Tkatchenko, has reaffirmed that diplomatic relations between Papua New Guinea and the United States remain at an “all-time high” following the U.S. Government’s announcement of an indefinite pause on immigrant visas for 75 nations. Minister Tkatchenko confirmed that Papua New Guinea is not included on the restricted list. He noted […]

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Health Department monitors rise in seasonal flu cases

The National Department of Health [NDoH] is monitoring a rise in respiratory flu cases across Papua New Guinea. Tests carried out at the Goroka Laboratory by the PNG Institute of Medical Research have confirmed the circulating strain as Influenza A [H3N2]. Health Secretary Mr Pascoe Kase says the virus is seasonal and similar to previous […]