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Woman exploiting Papua New Guineans charged
A woman who allegedly lured Papua New Guinea nationals to Australia with fake scholarships before exploiting them has been charged with debt bondage and other human trafficking offences.
Reserve police officer arrested for sexual assault in Kundiawa
A 60-year-old reserve constable attached to Kundiawa Police Station was recently arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a girl at the Family Sexual Violence Unit [FSVU] office at the Kundiawa Police Station on December 25, 2024.
Court to rule on Panguna Mine landowners’ lawsuit progress
Bougainville landowners and affected communities surrounding the Panguna Mine site are expecting a ruling from the National Court that will determine the faith of their class action Lawsuit against Riot Tinto and Bougainville Copper Limited [BCL].
Young Wutung man found dead in Jayapura
A young man from Wutung Village in Vanimo West Sepik Province was found dead yesterday in Kotaraja outside of Jayapura City, Papua Province of Indonesia
IRC urges public to report GST Zero Rating issues to ensure policy continuation
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] is calling on consumers to cooperate by reporting any complaints regarding the Goods and Services Tax [GST] Zero Rating Initiative.
Milne Bay artists return from historic MET gallery opening in New York
A group of Milne Bay artists representing the Massim Museum and Art Gallery have returned to Papua New Guinea after participating in the prestigious reopening of the Oceanic Gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art [MET] in New York City.
Cheap alcohol ban imposed in Simbu Province
The Simbu Provincial Government (SPG) has once again announced a total ban on cheap alcohol products with an alcohol content above 5%, effective across the entire province starting June 10, 2025.
Lae kicks off 50th Independence celebrations with a call for unity
The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, John Rosso, hosted the official opening of the country’s 50th Independence celebrations in Lae over the weekend.
PPC Baim applauds district court’s recent drug ruling
Madang's Provincial Police Chief, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has applauded the recent convictions of four people by the Madang District Court for drug-related offences.
Variarata National Park name to remain unchanged
Member for Hiri Koiari, Keith Iduhu, has clarified that Variarata National Park will retain its name despite speculation following a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2023.