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The municipal authority’s plan to resettle evicted residents from the 2-Mile and 4-Mile areas into Port Moresby’s Gerehu suburb has been met with fierce resistance.

Counting in the Dei Open by-election has intensified, with the race now officially described as too close to call following the 20th elimination this afternoon.

The Dei Open by-election has been turned on its head following the 19th elimination.

Three new members were officially sworn into the National Volunteer Service [NVS] Council on Monday 16th February 2026 as the organization aims to strengthen volunteerism across Papua New Guinea.

The West Sepik Provincial Government has announced a K222 million provincial money plan for the year 2026, a slight increase from last year's K215 million.

The Teaching Service Commission [TSC] has reaffirmed that the only recognised pathway for teachers to upgrade their academic marks and meet the required Grade Point Average [GPA] for teaching eligibility is through Flexible Open Distance Education [FODE].

Cricket Papua New Guinea Development Officer Quanaki Gaudi is set to represent PNG at the International Cricket Council [ICC] East Asia Pacific [EAP] Regional Conference 2026, a four-day gathering focused on strengthening the “Business of Sport” and connecting cricket with a younger audience across the region.

Construction of Bunsil High School on Siassi Island in Tewae-Siassi is progressing steadily, with major focus placed on the school facilities and staff housing.

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] is conducting an additional recruitment drive at the Bomana National Centre of Excellence [NCoE] in the National Capital District [NCD] to increase the number of recruits entering police training.

The National Court has refused an application seeking to stop a directive by Acting Electoral Commissioner Margaret Vagi to set aside two ballot boxes from counting in the Dei Open by-election.