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Kafkaf declared unfit for habitation as toxic crisis spreads
A public health emergency has been declared in New Ireland Province after Kafkaf village was officially announced an Environmental Hazard and Contaminated Zone. Authorities have deemed the area "unfit for human habitation" following months of continuous marine deaths and a spike in local illnesses.
NMSA urged to promote maritime safety and environmentally responsible shipping
Transport Minister Miki Keaok says Papua New Guinea will be receiving more ships when the Papua LNG and other major projects in the pipeline commences operations.
Full NMSA board members sworn-in
The new board members for the National Maritime Safety Authority were sworn-in this week in Port Moresby.
Simbu cooperative gets K80,000 seed boost for 100 farmers
The Simbu Farmers' Cooperative Society Limited [SFCSL] has received K80,000 worth of seedlings, ending a frustrating 14-year delay for its 100 members across Simbu's six districts.
BSP reopens Porgera branch after year-long closure
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group has officially reopened its Porgera Branch in Enga Province, nearly one year after tribal conflict in the region forced a total suspension of services.
Madang tertiary students told to become ‘agents of change’
Tertiary students from Madang Province have been encouraged to become 'agents of change' for their province.
Lae metro police crack down on card cloning syndicate
Police in Lae have uncovered a dangerous and well-organised card-cloning network after arresting several syndicates and seizing high-tech equipment used to steal money from bank accounts.
Historic break through: PNG Women’s 3×3 basketball qualifies for Commonwealth Games
The Papua New Guinea Women’s 3x3 Basketball team has officially qualified for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This marks the first time in history that any PNG basketball squad has reached the Commonwealth stage, joining an elite field of just 12 nations globally.
Cooper commits: Bai to remain a homegrown Titan
Gold Coast-born and bred product Cooper Bai will remain a Titan after inking a fresh contract extension to cement his NRL future.