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The Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority is warning local and foreign business partners in Bougainville to comply with government requirements before starting business operations. Bougainville Immigration Manager Sylvester Vakore says some business partnerships involving locals and foreign investors have used the names of political leaders, including the President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, in attempts […]

All schools in West New Britain Province have formally ended the 2026 academic year, with classes suspended last Friday, November 6, due to prolonged drought conditions affecting the province. The decision was communicated to school administrations through a circular issued by the Provincial Education Board [PEB], advising schools to suspend classes and send student’s home. […]

Six young women will compete for the Miss Bird of Paradise Northern [Oro] title when the 2026 pageant is held in Popondetta from November 9 to 14. The pageant will be staged under the theme, “Celebrating Oro’s Culture, Heritage, Leadership and Extraordinary Women.” The six contestants will represent selected local-level governments [LLGs] across the province. […]

Moveave and Kamea tribes in Gulf Province will sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the 14th of this month, November, to end their long-running tribal conflict at Upper Taure, Hinenga, Fish Creek in the Taure Lakekamu Local Level Government. The date has been set by the Provincial Executive Council, while the venue has been […]

El Niño has taken a toll on many communities and villages throughout the country, and Northern Province is no exception. The prolonged drought has left people without water, food and severe health issues. With the National Government’s initiative to address the El Niño issue in the country, a funding of 300 million Kina has been […]

The Biru Correctional Service (CS) Institute in Oro Province opened a new staff house recently, marking a milestone achievement for the institution. Outgoing Commanding Officer, Chief Inspector Samuel Kiap, said funds for the staff house opening came from the institution’s own internal projects such as poultry, cocoa and oil palm. Mr Kiap said this achievement […]

​For years, the sound of gunfire across Hela Province carried a single message: destruction. But on Saturday, November 7, a silent quiet fell over Komo Station—punctuated not by bullets, but by the thud of 120 factory-made rifles and more than 1,000 homemade firearms hitting the ground. ​In a province where tribal conflict has long cast […]

The Madang Provincial Health Authority (MaPHA) has purchased nine new vehicles and six new boats, at a cost of more than K2 million, in a bid to strengthen outreach and patrol programs to the rural communities, particularly family health services. The ten- seater vehicles and boats were officially handed over to the six districts last […]

The Usino/ Bundi District Development Authority has welcomed Helen Kavo as the district’s new finance manager. The change brings to the end two decades of service by outgoing DFM Samuel Abel. The ceremony, held at the district office in Walium, saw Mr Abel formally hand over the responsibilities to his successor, Helen Kavo, who brings […]

Youths in the Simbai LLG area of the Middle Ramu district have taken a positive step towards restoring peace and good order by voluntarily surrendering their home-brewing bottles on Monday. They also participated in the uprooting of marijuana plants during the community surrender program at Simbai station. The event was witnessed by police personnel from […]