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The long- awaited second review of the Community Development Agreement [CDA], or what was otherwise called the Memorandum of Agreement or MOA of the country’s first- ever nickel and cobalt project based in Madang Province, is now underway.

Prime Minister and Defence Minister James Marape has further clarified the separation of Defence responsibilities from other portfolios currently held within Government, stressing that Defence remains under his direct oversight pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into recruitment.

Rigo Schools Rugby League [RSLR] is a proud grassroots entity, as two of its schoolboys take a big step forward to represent Central Dabaris in the PNG Rugby League National Youth Competition.

Students supported by Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC] have achieved top academic honors at the University of Goroka [UOG] 29th graduation ceremony.

Just a week after launching its major development projects, the Dei District Development Authority [DDA] has taken the next step by putting contractors on the ground to begin work.

Jiwaka Province has taken a major step forward in strengthening its health system, with the official opening of a new computerized Medical Transit Storeroom.

Prime Minister James Marape is in Milne Bay Province. On Saturday, he visited Samarai Murua District, its islands hardest hit by Cyclone Maila, and people are now slowly recovering.

The north coast roads on Misima Island have taken a huge hit, making travel to Bwagaoia station a struggle.

Nasikwabu Island, off the coast of the larger Woodlark Island, with a population of over 340, is reporting a strong stench from dead coral and fish that could pose a health risk to residents.

Communities on Woodlark Island are reportedly helping each other repair homes damaged during Cyclone Maila.