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PPC warns against harbouring criminals
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has warned residents not to shelter criminals, saying anyone who does so will be treated the same as the offenders themselves.
Unggai youth group launches ground-breaking survey to shape local development
In a bid to craft a data-driven future for their community, a newly formed youth-led organisation has completed an extensive baseline survey across the Unggai Local Level Government [LLG] area.
Celebrating sport and sustainability: The King’s Baton arrives in PNG
Papua New Guinea celebrated the arrival of the King’s Baton yesterday, joining the 500-day global relay leading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
TISA Bank opens Alotau branch, boosting financial access in Milne Bay
TISA Bank has officially expanded its footprint into Milne Bay Province with the opening of a new branch in Alotau today, improving access to banking and financial services in the region.
More people, more problems in cities
Chairman of the Parliamentary Plans and Estimates Committee, Joseph Yopyyopy, says delays in releasing Provincial Functional Grants are badly affecting service delivery across the country.
SHP people ready to welcome PM at Poroma Junction
Crowds of people have gathered at Poroma Junction, in the Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province to welcome Prime Minister James Marape and his accompanying delegation, who are making their way from Kutubu.
Madang businesses warned: ‘comply with trading laws or face penalties’
Business houses operating in Madang Town have been issued a strong warning to immediately comply with all government laws regulating business operations, or risk facing penalties and possible enforcement action.
WHPG backs grassroots development with K100,000 support to Ramdi Ouknimbo association
A grassroots community association in Mul Baiyer District, Western Highlands Province, has received a K100,000 funding boost from the Western Highlands Provincial Government, reinforcing the province’s push for bottom-up, community-led development.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces free Starlink internet access amid Venezuela crisis
Amid the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide free broadband internet services to people of Venezuela until February 3, following the US operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro.
Madang Urban authority clarifies betelnut chewing and smoking ban
The Madang Urban Local Level Government [MULLG] has, for the first time, clarified the recently imposed ban on betelnut chewing and smoking within Madang Town’s central business area.