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WHP urged to crown queen before national pageantNBC News
With Mt Hagen set to host the Miss Bird of Paradise Papua New Guinea national pageant in December, organisers are calling for the Western Highlands provincial pageant to be staged first. Chairlady of Miss Bird of Paradise Western Highlands, Delilah Goni, is welcoming the Western Highlands Provincial Government’s support for hosting the national Miss Bird […]
From across Papua New Guinea
The New Ireland Provincial Government has stepped up its relief distribution programme, with a second batch of supplies now being delivered to communities in Lovongai and Tikana Local Level Governments. The latest dispatch covers communities in Lovongai LLG and Wards 1, 2, 17 and 18 of Tikana, as the provincial government continues its phase-one efforts […]
The Revival Centre of Papua New Guinea (RCPNG) has marked 40 years of Christian ministry in East Sepik Province, commemorating four decades since the church was founded on November 1, 1986. The four-day anniversary celebration commenced on Thursday, October 29, and concluded on Sunday, November 1, 2026, bringing together thousands of church members, pastors, leaders […]
Two registered Indigenous Land Groups (ILGs) from Moem village in Ward 9 of Wewak Rural LLG have raised concerns over the Boram airport land compensation process, calling on the East Sepik Provincial Administration to establish the rightful landowners before any compensation payments are made. The Mombui Clan Group and Pose Tamare Clan Group raised their […]
The Mendi-Munihu District Development Authority (MMDDA) has distributed rice bags to families hard-hit by the ongoing El Niño drought that has left many households facing severe food shortages. Mendi-Munihu District Administrator Philip Koka confirmed the distribution, stating that the district used K2.5 million in relief funding provided by the National Government. Seven Hino trucks loaded […]
Morobe’s Waria district is a step closer to accessing its K2.5 million El Nino relief fund allocation, after completing comprehensive drought assessments across all 43 wards, identifying 63,756 affected people from 14,394 households. The findings by the District’s El Nino Response Committee across the Wau Urban, Wau Rural and the Waria LLGs revealed widespread drinking […]
A former Commander of the PNG Defence Force has raised serious concerns about the law-and-order situation in the country, warning that it is eroding public confidence. Retired Major general Jerry Singirok says the growing violence calls for urgent government intervention. The increasing incidents of killings in settlements, ethnic clashes, armed robberies and other criminal activities […]
The Goroka Urban Local-Level Government LLG has acquired five new vehicles to strengthen its operations and improve service delivery across the town. Goroka’s growing population has increased pressure on the Urban LLG to deliver essential services, particularly water supply and rubbish collection to meet the rising demand. Town Manager Harold Abori says the new fleet […]
Police in Western Highlands are calling for stronger security measures at Mt Hagen Main Market, as the market prepares to reopen following its recent closure. Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom says security must be treated as a top priority to protect market vendors, customers and businesses operating in and around the facility. Chief […]
Fuel prices for November will increase from the October subsidized price. This following the cessation of the Government’s fuel relief assistance. The government has now removed its one-billion-kina fuel relief assistance, reprioritizing funding for El Nino dry conditions severely affecting the country. Independent Consumer and Competition Commission highlighted says this will see the increase of […]