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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says a historic threshold has been reached in relations with Bougainville, following the formal end of joint consultations on the region's 2019 independence referendum.

The new Fly Gogodala local level government [LLG] chamber was officially opened on Monday at Tapila Station in the Delta Fly district of Western by local MP and Livestock Minister Agena Gamai.

Festivities of the three-day show that promotes the rich cultural heritage of the Sepik River and draws visitors into East Sepik started today.

The Western Provincial Health Authority is rolling out a new digital reporting system ahead of its province-wide Catch-up Routine Immunisation Campaign in August and September, with support from PNGSDP and World Vision PNG.

The Joint Supervisory Body has formally endorsed the Post-Consultation Report and the Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby today, clearing the path for the Bougainville referendum results to be tabled in the National Parliament on August 27.

Police in Morobe, Madang and Eastern Highlands are set to benefit from a new fleet of vehicles under the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary's fleet replacement program.

Residents of Ragiampun village in Morobe's Markham district are facing growing hardship as El Niño conditions and strong winds continue to damage food gardens and reduce water supplies.

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] has commenced early preparations for the 2027 National General Elections, focusing on resource allocation, manpower, and logistical requirements nationwide.

Electricity is set to be restored at Magarima Station in the Magarima District of Hela Province, with major work now underway to install two new 500 kilowatt generators.

The Western Provincial Health Authority [WPHA] will roll out a province-wide catch-up immunisation campaign next month to address low vaccination rates among infants.