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New fingerprint system for forensic
With the current trend in crime and the need to boost police work, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Forensic and Science Division in Port Moresby have received a boost from the Australian Federal Police with the introduction of a new fingerprint analysis system called the Automated Fingerprint Identification System [AFIS].
Sir Hubert Murray Stadium to host NRL’s newest team in PNG
The PNG Prime Minister James Marape, the outgoing Australia High Commissioner to PNG John Feakes, have officially signed the documents of PNG’s inclusion in the NRL earlier this week at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby
National Department of Health clarifies USAID withdrawal will not affect PNG
The National Department of Health has clarified it does not get direct funding support from the United States through USAID.
Chief Ombudsman visits Alotau
Chief Ombudsman Richard Pagen is in Alotau this week, he delivered an OC report on the state of the Correctional Service facility Giligili.
Learning in condemned, overcrowded classrooms
A school in the National Capital District has been forced to provide teaching and learning in a condemned classroom building as the school faces critical shortage of classrooms to cater for the increasing number of students flooding in since 2023.
Education system not ready for exam phase out
Statistics from the 2024 Grade 12 national examination results indicate the country’s education system is not ready for the proposed phase out of the grade 8 examinations this year.
Buin Level 4 hospital groundbreaking ceremony set for next Tuesday
South Bougainville will witness a historic event next Tuesday, where a groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of development for a Level 4 hospital for the region.
OTML hands over upgraded UPNG Geosciences Computer Lab
The Ok Tedi Mining Limited [OTML] also handed over and open a fully refurbished computer laboratory at The University of Papua New Guinea's [UPNG] Earth Sciences Division and Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction.
BSP donates e-Library to Lae Adventist primary school
The Bank of South Pacific Lae Branch donated e-Library to Lae Adventist School at Tenth City in Lae Morobe Province today.
Governor Rufina slams police on eviction at Baruni
The Governor for Central Province Rufina Peter has condemned the actions of the police and other authorities behind the eviction of the Baruni Settlers following the rape and murder of late Margaret Gamaru Gabriel at the water Mark Estate near Baruni in Port Moresby.