From across Papua New Guinea
In a landmark decision, villagers from Mirap Village in Madang Province were awarded K2,380,665.00 in damages for an unlawful police raid in 2008. The case, Kasap v Morere [2024] PGNC 435, was decided by the National Court last Friday. The plaintiffs, led by Melchior Kasap, alleged that police officers from Bogia Police Station and […]
Four drug addicts repented and received Jesus into their lives from a week-long crusade held at Kongra Village in Lower Nebilyer, Tambul Nebilyer District in Western Highlands. The young men made their intentions known in front of the pastors of PNG Bible Church who organized this Nebilyer Crusade, the community leaders and the Inspector Jacob […]
International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has instructed the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea to investigate Newmont Corporation following its decision to move its country’s office to Australia. According to Minister Maru, the move to Australia is a breach of the Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] signed between the parties in 2023. He said […]
Cricket PNG staff including players from the senior national men’s and women’s team have petitioned the board to immediately terminate its chief executive officer Richard Done over allegation of mismanagement. The staff submitted a petition last month [November 12] to Cricket PNG Board requesting the immediate termination of Done’s employment due to allegations of malpractice […]
Papua New Guinea is reinforcing its position as its leading destination for mining investment, with significant developments unveiled during the PNG Investment Week conference in Sydney, Australia. The country’s mining industry, which contributes over 80 percent of export revenue, has been identified as a cornerstone of economic growth. Mining Minister Wake Goi said that […]
On 6 December 2024, the National Court sitting in Ramu, Madang, found Nitawa Tawa guilty of murder under Section 300(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Tawa, who had been charged with wilful murder under Section 299, was accused of killing Gideon Kururuwa on 19 September 2022 in Mopo Village, Usino-Bundi District. The court, presided over by […]
The Department of Implementation and Rural Development [DIRD] is looking into digitizing the reporting systems and functions of the districts and provincial governments through the Digital Bilum Platform. These systems are to ensure that public funds spent in districts and provinces is digitally managed and ensure there is improvement in oversight, enhance efficiency, transparency and […]
Customary landowners in Papua New Guinea continue to sell their land to both national and foreign individuals and businesses, sparking concerns about its long-term implications. Abau MP Sir Puka Temu, called on the executive government to take immediate steps to tighten laws governing acquisition of customary land. “The Lands Department must work towards converting these […]
The PNG Department of Education honored Antonia Warkia with the prestigious ‘Distinguished Service Award’ for extraordinary contribution to the nation’s education sector. The award was presented at a vibrant ceremony in Port Moresby, where Assistant Secretary for Policy Planning, John Kawage, personally congratulated and handed her the certificate of recognition. The event, marking its third […]
City residents have been warned to refrain from burning stuff on the roads, including wrecked cars. In National Capital District, there’s been an increase in burning of old car parts on the road as part of Christmas and New year celebrations. NCD – Central Police Commander Benjamin Turi issued a very strong warning to those […]