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Former two-term Member of Parliament for Maprik, businessman, and community leader John Simon has issued an urgent plea to East Sepik leaders to address the deteriorating law and order situation crippling the province’s key economic arteries.

Air Niugini has issued an urgent safety warning to passengers regarding the handling, charging, and transport of lithium battery-powered devices, following a fire incident at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby.

The return of Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court to Kavieng after approximately 30 years has marked a significant milestone for access to justice in New Ireland Province, with Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika confirming that a full-time resident judge will be appointed to the province in 2027.

The National Narcotics Bureau is working to establish a provincial coordination office in Morobe to strengthen drug awareness and improve coordination with communities and government agencies.

Twelve suspects who robbed a retail outlet in Kimbe Town this morning were killed in a crossfire with police while they were attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle.

The three people who went missing for 70 days, were finally repatriated from the Republic of Kiribati and returned to Papua New Guinea on Monday.

As flames engulfed a building in the heart of Mt Hagen City yesterday, panic and confusion gripped the area, with crowds gathering and opportunists attempting to take advantage of the unfolding disaster.

Morobe Show president Hans Mehl says the 63rd annual show has drawn strong crowds, reaching about three-quarters capacity by mid-morning despite a delayed start.

Agronomist Rodney Aku of the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) Momase Regional Centre is urging farmers to establish reliable water sources and irrigation systems to protect their crops during dry conditions.

Many parts in Papua New Guinea are feeling the full force of the El Nino weather pattern, with devastating impacts now reported from the Highlands to the coastal provinces.