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The PNG Electoral Commission, has directed the Returning Officer of the Dei Open Electorate by-election race, to set aside two ballot boxes, and proceed with counting to declaration.

The Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] has taken another major step toward strengthening its economy by moving to take over the regulation of non-bank financial institutions in Bougainville.

Three final-year students from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology [Unitech] have begun industrial training on the Lae Main Market Redevelopment project, giving them valuable hands on experience on a major construction site.

Police in the Raikos District, Madang Province, are mounting a search and rescue operation for a missing outboard motor that was reportedly hijacked by sea pirates this morning.

Enga residential judge, Justice Graham Ellis, will continue his service in the province following a three-year extension granted by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission.

The spotlight is shifting to the next generation of throwers as Goroka Lodge & Wild Club launches its Kids Dart Competition 2026, a grassroots sporting event aimed at developing young talent in a safe and competitive setting.

The conclusion of match day five in the OFC Pro League on Wednesday has Auckland FC sitting way above the rest with five wins from five games.

Member for Usino-Bundi, Vincent Kumura, has called on the Madang Provincial Government and its Administration to exercise prudent financial management on the 2026 provincial budget.

The National Executive Council (NEC) has appointed Joe Panga as the new Director General of the National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) for a four-year term, starting January 28, 2026.

PNG Law Society president, Hubert Namani has highlighted the work of Justice Graham Ellis in Enga Province, describing it as a strong example of judicial leadership at a time when corruption and lawlessness continue to affect communities.