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Rosso’s Immigration legacy: Passport backlog cleared, borders strengthened
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso has left the Immigration and Border Security Ministry after delivering major reforms, which include clearing the passport backlog, expanding immigration services across the country and introducing new digital systems.
Solo triumphs in penalty shoot out to qualify for U17 World Cup
The Solomon Islands have qualified for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2027, coming from behind to defeat Papua New Guinea on penalties at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby.
Ministerial absence during debates a concern
The absence of government ministers during grievance debate in Parliament where critical national issues are raised, was spotlighted in the recent sitting of the House.
Child among three dead, five still missing in Milne Bay dinghy tragedy
Details surrounding the dinghy mishap in Milne Bay Province are slowly emerging
Boxer James Paul advances as Team PNG reps nation in Scotland
Competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is underway with James Paul advancing to the next round of the Men's 65kg boxing competition with 3-2 points win over Rashield Williams of Bahamas in the Round of 32 last night.
Leonard: hold emitters responsible for disasters
Member for Samurai Murua Henry Isi Leonard has called on the Government to hold large emitters of greenhouse gases responsible for the rapid increase in natural disasters faced in the country.
Australian High Commissioner joins PM on official visit to Hela Province
Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Ewen McDonald, joined Prime Minister James Marape on a joint official visit to Hela Province on Friday.
4 dead in dinghy mishap in MBP
A dinghy ferrying passengers to Cape Vogel village of Makamaka LLG in Alotau District, overturned yesterday afternoon while crossing from Girumia point to Sibiribiri in Milne Bay Province.
Death toll rises to 12 as 4 more bodies recovered this afternoon
The death toll from the recent maritime tragedy In East New Britain Province has risen to 12 after four more bodies were recovered from the Tigak Group of Islands early this morning and brought to the Kavieng Provincial Hospital morgue, Friday afternoon.
Long neglected Kotna–Rulna Road upgrade restores hope
For many years, the people living along the Kotna-Rulna Road in Dei District, Western Highlands Province, have been cut off from basic government services because of poor road access.