Cardiac or heart specialists in the country have warned of a "time bomb" with the increasing number of primary heart cases seen at the Port Moresby General Hospital heart center in a day.
With the economic sector a priority area for Alotau District this term, they are encouraging the formation of cooperatives to channel help and in Alotau on Thursday, three new cooperative groups were issued certification and welcomed aboard.
In a significant boost to law enforcement in Hela Province, ten semi-trailers carrying containers filled with fully equipped police houses have safely arrived at Komo Station in the Komo Hulia District.
The QRL Host plus Cup competition has postponed all Round 1 matches due to concerns about Cyclone Alfred, which has led to the closure of most airports in Southeast Queensland.
St. Steven Catholic School in Lae, Morobe Province, has officially opened a new early childhood learning centre, made possible through the generous support of Lae Biscuit Company.