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Infant burnt in sorcery-related arson attack in Simbu
A two-year-old girl was burnt to death, and six houses were razed to the ground during a brutal arson attack at Enge Village, on the border of Kundiawa-Gembogl and Kerowagi districts, late Sunday night.
Western Highlands schools close for polling days
The Western Highlands Provincial Education Board [PEB] has directed all schools in the province’s four districts to continue normal classes, except on polling days.
LLG election polling suspended in Anglimp South Waghi District
The Electoral Commission has suspended polling in parts of Jiwaka Province following rising tensions and security concerns in the Anglimp South Waghi District.
First declaration made in Madang LLG election
Steven Igerup was the first to be declared today in Madang for the Local Level Government election just before noon today.
Opposition tussle continues
A five-men Supreme Court bench has unanimously granted Chuave MP James Nomane standing in his Section 18 Application to become the Opposition Leader.
Minor chaos in Mala Kinjibi, but voters stay in line
A ballot box from Mala 2 Ward in Mala Kinjibi was reportedly hijacked by supporters for reasons yet to be confirmed, and another destroyed in Kutunga ward because a fight broke out.
Boycott affects LLG Elections in Jiwaka
The Jiwaka Province is a day behind schedule on voting in the Nationwide Local Level Government election.
Opposition questions government’s progress on 2025 budget targets
The Opposition Leader has slammed the government for not achieving 90 percent of the targets outlined in the 2025 national budget.
New CEO Sworn in for Sinasina-Yongomugl DDA
A new chapter of leadership has begun for the Sinasina-Yongomugl District Development Authority (DDA) with the official swearing-in of Atte Kerenga as the new Chief Executive Officer.
West Sepik LLG faces few common roll issues, few unable to cast votes
West Sepik Province has officially commenced polling today for the Local Level Government Elections for 2025