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Drought leaves Kapao families eating once a day
Families in Kapao in Menyama District are eating just one meal a day, drinking dirty creek water and struggling to send their children to school as a prolonged drought destroys food gardens and dries up water sources across 11 wards.
Fire destroys homes and church in SHP
A tragic fire fueled by strong winds has left a family in Southern Highlands province homeless and destitute after destroying several homes, a church, and properties estimated to worth over K200,000.
Indonesia bush fires linked to haze over Port Moresby
The National Weather Service [NWS] has confirmed that the haze currently affecting Port Moresby is linked to bush fires in Indonesia.
Police reservist graduates from secondary school
Thirty-four years, Enoch DelaCruz, a police reservist serving with the Esa’ala District Police in Milne Bay Province has achieved an uncommon milestone in the province by returning to the classroom and graduating on Saturday from Wesley Secondary School after being away from formal education for 16 years.
Having missed out on Grade 11 after completing Grade 10 in 2008, DelaCruz’s returned to school for a second chance to fulfil his educational aspirations and pursue his dream of becoming a fully qualified police officer.
After completing Grade 10 at the then Wesley High School in 2008, DelaCruz did not progress to Grade 11. He remained at home until 2015 and joined the Esa’ala district Police as a reservist, dedicating himself to serving his community through law enforcement. For the next decade, he gained valuable experience in discipline, responsibility and community service.
However, his ambition to become a fully qualified police officer remained unfulfilled. DelaCruz applied twice to attend Bomana Police College, but both attempts were unsuccessful. Rather than abandoning his dream, he decided to return to school and strengthen his qualifications.
In 2025, Wesley Secondary School Principal Davanai Robia gave him the opportunity to enrol in Grade 11 alongside other selected students from across Milne Bay province.
All Pacific clash tomorrow
Port Moresby’s Santos National Football Stadium is expected to be packed to capacity tomorrow for the all-Pacific double header of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Seventy-nine complete Gr 8 national exam at Sorovi primary
Sorovi Primary School, one of the top-performing primary schools in Oro Province, has successfully completed the 2026 National Grade 8 Examinations for its 79 students.
K12.5 million for El Nino relief in WHP
Western Highlands Province has received K12.5 million from the National Government for El Nino preparedness and response, but Provincial Administrator Joseph Iri Mangbil says the funding falls short of what the province needs to protect its people from the prolonged disaster.
AI linear accelerator for POM Gen cancer patients
Cancer patients will soon receive pin-point precision treatment with Papua New Guinea's first AI-powered Linear Accelerator installed at the Port Moresby General Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center.
WHP priorities water and food
Western Highlands Province is prioritising access to clean drinking water and food supplies as the effects of El Nino continue to threaten communities in the province.
PMGH comprehensive cancer center phase 3 nears commissioning
Papua New Guinea's first Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Port Moresby General Hospital will commence chemotherapy and radiotherapy services before the end of this year, with Phase Three of the project set for commissioning.