Search and rescue teams are still out at sea in Madang frantically trying to locate a missing dinghy with eleven people onboard.

Sumkar District Development Authority fund teaching positions 

Sumkar DDA has given some support through the Infrastructure Support Grant to schools in the district 

The Sumkar District Development Authority (DDA) has allocated K200,000 to purchase supplementary medical drugs to support health facilities across the district amid ongoing shortages of essential medicines.

Sumkar District present 2025 financial acquittals to DIRD

The Sumkar District Development Authority (DDA) has launched an investigation into the alleged misuse of the Sumgilbar ambulance after a social media post showed the vehicle at a liquor outlet loading cartons of beer.

Sumkar DDA present K100, 000 to Karkar Secondary School

Cocoa initiative to bolster agriculture activites on Karkar Island and mainland in Sumkar District

Sumkar DDA invest K600, 000 to maintain Talidik and Dylup Police Station. New police vehicles were also presented

Sumkar DDA met in Karkar to discuss issues and funding for critical community projects in the district.