Medical Relief in West New Britain: Nakanai District Administration provided K5,000 to former PNG Kumuls legend Darius Haili to help cover medical referral costs after he was sent to Port Moresby for specialist treatment. Homecoming After Surgery: Baby Sawong Kevin Mitian returned to Port Moresby after six months in Australia following conjoined-twin separation surgery, with officials and donors credited for the successful outcome after a life-threatening infection. Bougainville Independence Tension: President Ishmael Toroama warned that the 2019 referendum mandate will be “tested” as the Bi-Partisan Report is tabled in PNG Parliament, urging calm and unity. Public Health Recognition: Dr Pamela Toliman won the 2025 WOW Awards Public Sector category for work on cervical cancer prevention, including HPV point-of-care testing models. Transport Access Boost: PNG Air relaunched its partnership with Post PNG, letting people buy tickets at Post PNG outlets in Port Moresby, with wider rollout planned. Aviation Upgrade (Highlands): Kagamuga Airport runway rehabilitation has started to enable Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 operations by end-2026. Sports & Development: PNG’s women’s cricket Lewas celebrated Carbine Club Team of the Year and set sights on qualifying for the Cricket World Cup; meanwhile, a Gulf Province rural talent program is identifying young female rugby league players. Mining Update: K92 is advancing drilling at the Wera gold prospect after defining a large gold system near its Kora and Judd deposits. Marine Conservation Plan: PNG plans a Western Manus no-take marine sanctuary covering over 214,000 sq km, aiming to protect biodiversity and support sustainable fisheries.