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Western Highlands provincial government steps in to revive business body with K200,000 funding
The Mt Hagen Chamber of Commerce has received a funding injection of K200,000 from the Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] to help revitalize its operations and strengthen its role in promoting business development across the province.
School closes following tragic incident involving teacher and student
A high school teacher in Milne Bay is in Police custody following the death of a boarding student.
PPC Baim criticizes false media reports over helicopter hijack in Usino-Bundi by-election
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has publicly condemned recent false media reports alleging that a helicopter was hijacked during the polling process in the Usino-Bundi by-election.
12 arrested for alleged ballot box hijacking in Madang
A woman is among 12 people currently in police custody in Madang for allegedly hijacking a ballot box and ballot papers intended for the Usino-Bundi by-election.
Andrew Abel inducted as CBE by Her Royal Highness for surfing tourism in PNG
A very proud day for a very proud and patriotic Papua New Guinean, Andrew Abel CMG CSM ML on being inducted as a Commander of the British Empire at Windsor Castle by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne.
Outrage as eight suspects in sorcery-related killing released on legal technicality
Eight suspects arrested in connection with the brutal torture and murder of a woman accused of sorcery in Hela Province have been released by the Tari Court, sparking public outrage and condemnation from provincial leaders.
Extraction of ballot papers complete for Kabwum by-election, counting to begin
The extraction of ballot boxes for the Kabwum by-election has been successfully completed, following a two-day delay caused by persistent heavy rainfall and low cloud cover.
NBC joins initiative on ethical use of digital and AI technologies to detect and counter disinformation and deepfakes’
The Managing Director of National Broadcasting Corporation, Kora Nou has welcomed the initiative of the Asia Institute of Broadcasting Development to rally its members to collaborate to strengthen information integrity, enhance media ethics, and restore public trust across the Asia-Pacific region.
Exceptional women honoured at 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards
Seven outstanding women were recognised for their achievements and leadership at the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women [WOW] Awards held in a grand ceremony last night in Port Moresby.
WHPG backs PMV sector as key driver of local economy
The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG], under the leadership of Governor Wai Rapa, is championing the role of Public Motor Vehicles [PMVs] as a vital engine for economic activity in Papua New Guinea, particularly in rural and remote areas.