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Three agencies join forces to bring fire service to Hela
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] has been signed to establish Hela’s first permanent emergency fire response service in Tari.
Simbu health services scaled down as El Niño affects water and essential supplies
The Simbu Provincial Health Authority and the Simbu Catholic Health Services have announced a temporary reduction in health services across the province, citing the worsening effects of El Niño on water supply, food security, and other essential resources needed to sustain normal operations.
Asigi people call for restoration of basic services in Sohe
Residents of Asigi in Sohe, Northern, are calling for the urgent restoration of basic government services to their area following severe disruption to their livelihoods over the past three years.
NBC gives illegal squatters 21 days to vacate property
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] has given illegal squatters residing behind the 5 Mile headquarters in Port Moresby 21 days to leave the property or face eviction by police.
Governor Bird responds to Angoram boundary concern
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has responded to concerns raised by communities in Angoram over the new Middle Sepik electoral boundary, saying the matter is now being addressed in consultation with relevant government agencies.
East Sepik holds tribute service for Rabaul boat tragedy victims
The East Sepik community gathered on Saturday to honor and remember the 27 lives lost in the recent tragic boat incident in Rabaul, East New Britain Province.
Ipatas is urging the national government to strengthen policing in Enga
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has called on the National Government to strengthen policing in the province, saying lasting peace depends on a well-resourced police force.
One month on, Dr Nicole Haley yet to assume Electoral Commissioner role
It's been a month since the appointment of Electoral Commissioner Dr Nicole Haley to oversee election operations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Arson suspects involved in burning of Ramu police house appear in court
Two prime suspects allegedly responsible for the recent burning down of a police house and a private vehicle, belonging to the police officer whose house was torched to the ground at the Ramu Sugar Police Barracks, have appeared for mention before the Ramu District Court on two charges each for arson.
More than 40,000 grade 12’s sit the written expression paper
Over 40,000 Grade 12 students across Papua New Guinea have begun sitting the first of this year’s major national examinations with the Written Expression Exam.