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Expected salary increase delayed due to administrative processes
Public servants nationwide have been left disappointed after the expected three per cent salary increase failed to reflect in today’s pay, due to delays in completing key administrative processes.
Bullet hits PNG Power HQ after night disturbance in Port Moresby
PNG Power Limited has confirmed that a bullet struck the glass front of its headquarters building in Port Moresby on Tuesday night, 6 January 2026.
New Ireland moves to a modern payment system
The New Ireland Provincial Government has changed the way it processes payments, moving from the Kundu Pei system to the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).
Government, Opposition trade claims over Tsak Valley police operation
The Government and Opposition are trading sharply differing accounts over a recent police operation in Tsak Valley, Wapenamenda District, Enga Province, as questions continue around its conduct and outcomes.
Intoxicated youths light up education vehicle in Wau–Waria district
An education vehicle used to deliver services in the Wau–Waria District was burnt by drunkard youths, disrupting education services in remote areas.
Floods cut off Madang–Ramu highway after two bridges collapse
Two bridges along Madang’s Bruce Jephcott Highway were washed away by heavy flooding early this morning, leaving vehicles and commuters stranded on both sides of the road.
Supreme court rejects Paraka’s slip rule bid
The Supreme Court has dismissed an attempt by lawyer Paul Paraka to reopen his failed appeal against conviction, ruling that his application under the “slip rule” was an abuse of process and had no chance of success.
NFA launches high-tech fisheries command centre in Daru
Papua New Guinea can now watch what is happening across its waters in real time, following the official opening of a new Fisheries Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Command Centre in Daru.
Works secretary unaware as Poroma landowners stage peaceful protest over road project
Works and Highways secretary Gibson Holemba says he is unaware of a protest staged by Poroma landowners over an upcoming road development.
‘FB is not police daily occurrence book’: Baim tells public
Members of the public with allegations of police brutality have been urged to lodge formal complaints at police stations instead of relying solely on Facebook posts.