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El Nino onslaught puts water, power at critical amidst funding anomalies
The National Weather Service has cautioned, water and electricity supplies in the capital city “are critical and will continue to be affected.”
From opportunity to community
When Bobby Tonny left Lae in March to take up work in Australia through the Lae Labour Mobility Program, he carried with him more than the hope of earning an income.
Teacher assault condemned
The physical assault of a teacher in the nation's capital last week - a video of which went viral on social media, has been met with strong condemnation.
Election law, Connect PNG and Bougainville among key issues as Parliament resumes
Parliament resumes at 2pm today with a lengthy government business agenda covering election laws, infrastructure, Bougainville, public sector reform and a number of government reports.
Lae police issue hard warning to OBT gangs
Lae Metropolitan Police Commander Chief Superintendent Chris Kunyanban has issued a strong warning to Operation Brukim Tulait, or OBT, gangs, saying police will continue targeted operations to identify and arrest those behind the crimes.
Gun amnesty pushes for safer communities
Papua New Guinea’s gun amnesty is about more than collecting illegal firearms, with Police Minister Sir John Pundari saying the programme is a national effort to reduce violence and make communities safer.
Pundari challenges police to remain independent ahead of 2027 election
Police Minister Sir John Pundari says officers must stay true to the oath they took to serve the people and the country and must not allow political interests to influence their work.
Village courts set for major change as Bougainville prepares new system
A new training for magistrates, clerks and peace officers is underway in Arawa as Bougainville prepares to bring its Community Court system into operation.
Police minister challenges officers to raise standards
Police Minister Sir John Pundari has thanked long-serving members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and challenged serving officers to uphold the police oath and raise professional standards.
22 foreign nationals caught in Bougainville mining crackdown
22 foreign nationals have been taken to Buka for further processing following an enforcement operation targeting unauthorised mining activities in Kopani, Asikopan-Torau Constituency, Central Bougainville.