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Prime Minister Marape calls for discipline, integrity and accountability in Parliament
Prime Minister James Marape has urged Members of Parliament to uphold integrity, discipline, and respect for parliamentary processes when conducting debates and representing the people in the National Parliament.
Justice Minister to order probe into Madang garnishee order
An investigation will be carried out into garnishee orders that saw the Bogia district, ordered by the Madang National court - through Bank South Pacific, to pay over 124-thousand-kina after a claim by a law firm in the province.
Ambenob LLG leads Madang elections, eight councilors declared
Counting of votes for the local level government election in Madang Province has started in some local level governments, and in several councils, wards have already declared their councilors elected.
Rural Madang report safe polling even without police presence
Polling in the remote areas of Madang Province and even in semi-urban villages has reportedly progressed well in the past five days, even without the presence of police personnel.
Growing concern surrounds ‘No-Name’ LLG polls
There are mounting concerns that the Election system is deteriorating as a week of polling nears.
It's largely due to the number of people being turned away at each ward site every day.
Cocoa brings new hope and opportunity to East Sepik villagers
Ten cocoa buyers from the United Kingdom visited Baimuru Village in East Sepik this week, creating excitement among local farmers.
Manus sea cucumber harvest boosts economy amid warnings
The opening of the sea cucumber harvest season has triggered a wave of activity in the island villages of Manus Province, where local fishermen and divers are seizing the economic opportunity provided by this prized marine delicacy.
Milne Bay PHA board to focus on gaps in health sector
The Provincial Health Authority [PHA] in Milne Bay has committed to supporting delivery of health services to the people of Milne Bay.
Jiwaka PHA continues polio vaccination drive despite LLG election hiccups
Despite ongoing violence and tension during the LLG elections in Jiwaka, the Provincial Health Authority [JPHA] continues its Round 2 polio vaccination campaign.
Hela pushes forward with police housing project
Majority of the 100 police houses in Hela Province earmarked for this year have already been completed, and construction workers are working full swing to finish the remaining houses by December.