From across Papua New Guinea
Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu has urged public servants to follow established processes and systems as the 2025 fiscal year begins. Pomaleu remarked when addressing public servants during the Dedication service this morning [Monday], where he stressed the need for timely planning and financial management to ensure smooth government operations. He made a significant call to […]
Prime Minister James Marape highlighted the importance of law enforcement and public service at today’s [Monday] Public Service Dedication ceremony, emphasizing that 2025 must be a year of restoration for Papua New Guinea He recounted a personal experience from the previous year, stating, “Last year, our city faced extreme stress and duress. I was two […]
The finals anticipation for Private Companies Netball Competition starts this weekend when the games resume following the festive season break. After successfully completing the first phase of the competition, all teams would be poised for what’s ahead in round two with ultimate focus to secure a spot in finals. PCNC president Julie Mai said steaks […]
A PNG Defence Force colonel was officially arrested last night and charged by Boroko police for allegedly being in possession and conveying 7 bags of marijuana weighing 15.5 kilograms. Boroko Police Station Commander Inspector Henry Map told NBC News the colonel, identified as Paul Iatau from Masul village in the Sine Sine Yongomugl District of […]
Justice David Cannings says all prisoners must know when they will be released and when they can apply for parole. “Every prisoner has the right under Section 37(1) of the Constitution to the full protection of the law, and this includes the right to know with certainty their DDR [due date of release] and their […]
National Capital District [NCD] Governor Powes Parkop said the Provincial Health Authority [PHA] system is not working, with no clear line of reporting. He highlighted the example of the NCD Provincial Health Authority. “There is a lack of clinical plan for the city that will identify how many clinics, aid posts and others needed based […]
In a bold move to restore law and order in Hela Province, Governor Philip Undialu set to launch a major initiative, following the successful capture of Tasi Parobi, the primary suspect in the murder of First Constable George Lapon. A newly revamped Police Command Center, formerly the 20 Men Lodge, will serve as the heart […]
A prisoner who lost vision in one eye after a work accident at Bomana Prison won his negligence case just before Christmas 2024 against prison authorities and the State. Justice David Cannings ruled in favor of Ezekiel Avosa, who was injured on February 14, 2023, while using an angle grinder in a prison work program. […]
The Dakas Street Football Club, that recently emerged victorious in the inaugural NCD Governor’s Women’s Soccer Cup, are baffled by the prize money they received during the presentation at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium last Sunday. Despite being assured of K10,000 by NCD Governor Powes Parkop during the tournament’s launch last year, the community-based team […]
Her Excellency Ms. Winnie Kiap CBE, a long-serving diplomat, has been appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation. The announcement was met with congratulations from Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP, who praised her exceptional career and achievements. Ms. Kiap served as Papua New Guinea’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2022, with additional accreditations […]