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Member for Bulolo, Sam Basil Junior, has called out the incompetence of the police fraud squad, stating that its failures have contributed to Papua New Guinea’s placement on the international grey list.

Zumim Bridge was officially opened on Monday in the Markham District of Morobe Province, marking another milestone under the government’s Connect PNG program.

The maritime province of Madang now has a Small Craft Registration Board and registry, appointed last year by the Provincial Executive Council, despite the Small Craft Act of 2011 requiring all maritime provinces to have their own boards.

Southern Cross Assurance Ltd [SCAL] has officially renewed its commitment to Papua New Guinea’s golfing community, announcing its return as the naming rights sponsor for the 2026 National Amateur Golf Championship.

PNG Chiefs Football Manager Michael Chammas has inadvertently linked Brisbane Broncos superstar Reece Walsh to the club’s 2028 NRL entry, following a slip of the tongue during a recent podcast appearance.

Taraka Primary School has emerged as the frontrunner for the Momase Region in the Goodman Fielder International [GFI] 2026 Skel Skul Competition, securing wins in two separate tiers of the contest.

Police Commissioner David Manning has been summoned by the Police Minister Sir John Pundari, to immediately provide answers on the lack of discipline within the police force, as well as their uniforms.

The State’s unfunded liabilities to Nambawan Super Limited [NSL] have reached K2 billion, despite recent efforts to settle outstanding debts.

Madang police have warned coastal villagers to refrain from using old wartime bomb explosives for fishing.

WaterAid Papua New Guinea has presented a technical blueprint to Wewak to manage its own climate resilient water services, in a major step towards localized governance and service delivery.