From across Papua New Guinea
Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph says, the Defence Council, which he is chairman of, has decided to move the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] Highlands Headquarter from Mt Hagen in the Western Highlands Province to Mendi in Southern Highlands. He said the decision to move the headquarter is a strategic response to addressing the […]
Youths of Yuo Village in Hawain Boikin LLG of Wewak District in East Sepik Province, supported by their community leaders, surrendered homemade guns and other deadly weapons, including a World War 2 bomb, to the local authorities yesterday. Community leaders stated that the purpose of the surrender was to pave the way for change within […]
In the recent Asean Regional Forum, PNG presented its case and aspirations to be a member of Asean. Since 1999, PNG was associated as an observer but is now recognized as a special observer. Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko said, “our desire to deepen our engagements with ASEAN and possible membership is one that PNG is […]
Five suspects have been arrested in relation to the massacre in the Kanda area of Angoram District in East Sepik Province. Twenty six people including women and children were raped and killed in the Tamara, Tambari and Angrumara villages between 16-18 July by a gang of about 30 men. East Sepik Acting Provincial Police Commander […]
The recent Bank South Pacific Quarterly Public Economic and Market Pulse Report indicates that there are sufficient foreign reserves in the market, even though the value of the Kina is declining against major global currencies. Rohan George, the General Manager of Treasury and Markets at BSP Group, mentioned that in the second quarter of this […]
Attorney General and Justice and Independence Mission Implementation Minister in the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Ezekiel Massat says a moderator to help the ABG and the National Government resolve an impasse over the voting majority required in the ratification process will soon be appointed. In an interview with NBC News, Mr. Massat said a pool of […]
The case between the Gulf Provincial Government and the National Government is scheduled for mention on Monday, the 5th of August. Gulf Governor, Sir Chris Haiveta, and Jema Lawyers met with the Gulf Provincial Executive Council in Kerema on Monday to discuss this matter. The meeting basically was to give firsthand to the PEC, events […]
The Papua New Guinea men’s national team coach Warren Moon has been released from his contract with a new coach expected to be announced this week. Papua New Guinea Football Association president John Kapi Natto told NBC News that a new coach has been appointed and will arrive in the country this week. Moon agreed […]
The Department of Higher Education Research, Science and Technology or DHERST has paid a total of K41 million for the Tertiary Education Study Assistant Scheme or TESAS to tertiary institutions in the country. Acting DHERST Secretary, Father Jan Zcuba told NBC Online that half the TESAS budget of K83-million for this year has been settled. […]
PNG boxing prodigy John Ume lost his maiden Olympic Games debut to Cuba’s fighter Erislandy Alvarez Borges in an inspiring display of determination and resilience. Match referee Pohan Muhammad stopped the fight in round 2 when Borges knocked down Ume in the 63.5kg division bout at the 2024 Paris Olympics last night. The fight at […]