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PNG Nurses Association urges Governments to resolve Bougainville entitlements issue
President of the Papua New Guinea Nurses Association, Frederick Kebai, is calling on the Department of Personnel Management in the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) as well as the National Government to address issues surrounding industrial awards for nurses in the region.
ADDA helps Anglican relocation
Milne Bay’s Anglican Health Services is planning to move base from its Dogura establishment to Alotau Town, and they’ve been given support to do so by Alotau District.
Tomuriesa remains as Opposition Leader
The Office of the Speaker in the National Parliament, has opted to continue to recognize the Member for Kiriwina-Goodenough and People's Progress Party Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa as the Opposition Leader.
Police request Usino-Bundi by-election counting be moved to Madang Town
Madang police chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim has formally written to the PNG Electoral Commission requesting counting for the Usino/ Bundi by- by-election to be moved to Madang Town.
Domestic Terrorism Act enforced in Madang as police crack down on Bunu unrest
Police in Madang have classified the ongoing roadblock and unrest along a section of the North Coast Road as an act of domestic terrorism, warning that offenders face severe penalties under the new Domestic Terrorism Act.
Tsunami warning for PNG following massive earthquake off Russian Coast
A massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia early this morning, triggering an ocean-wide tsunami across the North Pacific Ocean.
Six Mile Poly Clinic launches staff transit home and standby generator
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority’s [NCDPHA] management has officially launched the staff Transit House and a 24 hours stand-by Generator at Six Mile Poly Clinic.
Kabwum by-election primary counts completed, quality checks await disputed box
All primary counts were completed as if 8pm yesterday, with only one of the 32 ballot boxes disputed so it’s been put aside.
Candidate among suspects charged in by-election ballot box hijack
A candidate is among 12 people arrested and charged over the alleged hijacking of a ballot box and ballot papers during the Usino-Bundi by-election.
DDA procures K370,000 worth of medical supplies for Alotau
Alotau District has stepped in to address ongoing medicine shortages by procuring K370,000 worth of basic drugs and essential health equipment for its health centers.