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Over 7,000 Bougainville households receive solar power through community project
More than 7,000 households across Bougainville now have access to clean and affordable lighting.
PNG supports regional collaboration on digital security
Papua New Guinea will be Highlighting the importance of regional collaboration on digital security at the Pacific ICT Ministerial engagement in Suva, Fiji.
Barramundis name 14-man squad for Jersey tour
Cricket Papua New Guinea has announced a 14-man squad for the Barramundis’ upcoming international tour to Jersey for the World Cricket League [50 overs], scheduled from August 12 to September 3.
Finance Secretary expresses disappointment over police conduct
Finance Secretary Samuel Penias has criticised the conduct of police fraud squad officers who raided his office today, calling the operation unprecedented and disrespectful to established protocols.
Fraud squad storms Finance Department over withheld payroll fraud report
Members of the Fraud Squad this morning entered the Finance Department Office armed with a court-issued search warrant to obtain an investigation report of an alleged K1 million kina payroll fraud involving National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [ NCD PHA].
Marape’s pledge spurs 5-year youth strategy
The National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] has launched a five-year National Youth Engagement Strategy in direct response to Prime Minister James Marape’s promise to reach out to unemployed and out-of-school youths.
Counting for Usino/Bundi by- election resumes
Counting of votes for the Usino/ Bundi by- election has resumed this afternoon at the Opotio Rimoru Hall within the Walium Sports Precinct, despite advice by the Election Security Coordinator and Provincial Police Commander for Madang, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim; for a change of venue due to security concerns.
Minister Peter visits Bihute prison, donates gifts to inmates
Minister for Youth, Religion and Community Development, Jason Peter, visited Bihute Correctional Prison last Monday as part of the Church Development Council [CDC] program in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.
Prime Ministers Marape and Luxon honour legacy of founding leaders by committing to future-focused PNG–NZ partnership
Prime Minister James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stood beneath a tree planted in 1983 by Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and then-New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon. The moment marked four decades of friendship between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
Tsiamalili to open Pacific ICT Dialogue in Fiji
Caretaker Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Peter Tsiamalili Jr., is scheduled to attend the 2nd Pacific Island Ministers Dialogue [PICTMD] in Suva, Fiji.