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‎In a combined solemn and heartfelt tribute to remember the 27 victims of the East New Britain and 11 in Milne Bay boating tragedy, the people of Milne Bay together with NGI community gathered on Sunday (16th August) at Milne Bay War Memorial, in the heart of Alotau town, for a 'Remembrance of Flames' ceremony.

Through a small infrastructure grant, Australia is supporting to improve student facilities at Siassi Lutheran Secondary School at Lablab station, Umboi Island in Morobe.

A joint operation by Simbu Provincial Administration, the Revenue and Liquor Licensing team, and police from Kerowagi MS 08 seized large quantities of cheap imported spirits at Yellow Race Trading Ltd and Ganyo 2 over the weekend.

_{The current drug shortage at the Madang Provincial Hospital is not a management issue, rather a systematic failure that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year.}

‎The New Guinea Island's [NGI] community in Milne Bay Province has petitioned the Milne Bay Provincial Government over the lack of implementation and enforcement of its rules and regulations under the Small Craft Act 2011.
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‎In a tribute on Sunday to farewell victims of the recent boating tragedies in Milne Bay and East New Britain, NGI community representative, Samson Kakai, presented the petition to the Milne Bay Provincial Government.
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‎The petition calls for accountability and support in boating tragedies and stricter implementation and enforcement of some of the rules and regulations of the Small Craft Act 2011.
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‎"Throughout all the maritime provinces, there is no stricter implementation of the rules and regulations so that we can continue to save lives at sea", Kakai said.
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‎Kakai says they are appealing to the government to seriously look into implementing and enforcing the rules and regulations as stipulated in the Small Craft Act 2011 to protect the lives of Papua New Guineans at sea.

The New Ireland Police Command officially welcomed its new leader today during a handover-takeover ceremony at the Kavieng police headquarters, marking the transition of the Provincial Police Commander (PPC) post from Chief Superintendent Albert Beli to Chief Superintendent George Fanamanu.

Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Chief Superintendent, Joseph Tondop has announced a new Highlands Western Division Strategic Plan aimed at ensuring a free, fair and safe National Election in 2027.

Simbu Provincial Health Authority Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ken Kassi formally commended the outgoing Board of Governance for its decisive leadership and support over the past three years.

The 66th Mt Hagen Culture and Agriculture Show has opened its doors to more than traditional performances.

Papua New Guinea is heading into the most critical months of the El Nino period, with the National Disaster Centre (NDC) preparing to assess whether provinces can cope with worsening conditions.