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West Sepik rolls out mass drug administration and immunization campaign
The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority (WSPHA) will roll out its Mass Drug Administration (MDA) on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) and Intensified Routine Immunization (IRI) campaign from October to November 2026, after officially launching it in Vanimo last Friday.
Education is foundation for Hela’s future
Education is the foundation for the future of Hela Province, says Governor Philip Undialu.
Boat and engine retrieved-11-still missing
Search and rescue teams have recovered the missing boat and its engine at Wei Island near Wewak, but the 11 passengers remain missing.
Wewak’s new school graduates first batch of grade 10 students
75 grade 10 students of a newly established, Mambe High School school in Wewak District graduated as pioneers last Friday marking a historic occasion for Turubu LLG.
Prime Minister Marape leaves for Tuvalu
Prime Minister James Marape is leaving the country today to join Pacific Leaders in Tuvalu to attend the special pre-COP31 Leaders’s event and hold a bilateral meeting with Tuvalu Prime Minister, Feleti Teo.
Malala’s Numuru bridge reconstruction
Reconstruction work on the severed Numuru Bridge in Malala on the Madang/ Bogia Highway will take at least five days to complete.
Father and son legacy in police
It was a proud day at the Bomana National Center of Excellence as 55 cadet officers were commissioned as Inspectors of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary last Friday.
Milne Bay PEC assists schools to complete academic year amid El Nino
The Milne Bay Provincial Government has come to the aid of schools in Milne Bay province affected by the onset of the El Nino'.
They've allocated K1.2mil this week to assist schools to complete the 2026 academic year, particularly boarding schools and students preparing to sit for the upcoming National Examinations.
The Milne Bay Provincial Executive Council (PEC) met on Thursday evening to discuss assistance for schools affected by the El Nino' conditions following a policy submission from the Provincial Division of Education.
Milne Bay Deputy Governor, Mathew Magioudi, told NBC News yesterday that a submission was presented to the Provincial Government for assistance, especially with the National Examinations coming up for the grades 10s and 12s.
"The cabinet saw that it's very important for schools to complete their 2026 academic year, mainly the grades 10s and 12s in boarding schools. The cabinet in it's wisdom endorsed a total of K1.2mil for the rescue of all the schools affected by the El Nino". Magiodu said.
He said because of the urgency and difficulties associated with normal procurement processes, affected schools and boarding institutions have been asked to submit their quotations and requirements for assistance.
Magiodi said the payment will be made to suppliers based on the submitted requirements to allow schools to access the assistance.
Ume is new BX-9 interim Welterweight champion
PNG boxer John Ume, aka the Ring Monster, is now the BX-9 interim Welterweight champion after defeating Hamzy Perwaisy last night in Auckland by technical knockout in the seventh round.