From across Papua New Guinea
A total of 20 prisoners [male] escaped from the Lae Central police station cells after cutting an opening on the steel wire, a very narrow gap in between two steel bars on the side window of cell 2 and escaped through it. Upon realization the Lae police under the Lae Metropolitan Command responded. Patrolling on […]
The facility housing people living with disability (PLWD) in Lae is in a seriously deteriorating state, needing immediate maintenance. A local contractor Earth Fix Operations Manager David Andra said the current facility at Papuan Compound was not conducive for the occupants to live in. Andra said the PLWDs are overcrowded with water and sanitation issues, […]
Statistics reveal the economic cost to the nation in terms of lost work and productivity for women and girls, is estimated at nearly K18.64 billion in cost-productive days per year. N-C-D Governor and Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Powes Parkop, revealed these alarming statistics during the Special parliamentary […]
Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Powes Parkop, has reported back that since the setup of the committee, five inquiries and events were conducted with 70 recommendations presented to Parliament. Parkop says, over 16 provincial governments have adopted provincial G-B-V strategies awaiting endorsement by their respective executive councils for […]
Hela Wigmen has announced its final 35-man squad for the 2025 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup campaign after an intense 10-week pre-season. Amongst the new look squad include former Central Dabaris duo Stafford John and Lote Kuman, Gurias hitman Francis Takai and former Hunter Casey Dickson. “The selection process wasn’t easy. Our final squad is a balanced […]
Rehabilitation and sealing of Mendi Town roads in the Southern Highlands Province has given a new look to the town, a significant transformation by local contractor Construct Oceanic Limited [COL]. Mendi Town resident Berry Moya said the hardworking construction workers have poured the first layer of asphalt. He said once the sealing is finished, it […]
For generations, the Vanagi Race has been more than just a competition; it is a celebration of the Motu-Koita people’s canoe-making skills and is a part of their heritage. This year, Trukai Industries Limited [TIL] has renewed its support for the Vanagi Race, reaffirming its commitment to the Motu-Koita people in this activity as a […]
A young man suspected of issuing death threats against Madang’s Provincial Member, Ramsey Pariwa, and acting Provincial Administrator, Daniel Aloi, on social media has been taken in for questioning by police. The 27- year old man of highlands origin, has allegedly disseminated the threats on Facebook. The post went viral after it was shared on […]
The Waigani District Court has issued a warning to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Gaming Control Board, to appear at her next court mention or face a Warrant of Arrest. Magistrate Paul Nii issued this warning to the NGCB CEO Imelda Agon this morning after Agon and her lawyer were not present in […]
The Speaker of Parliament Job Pomat has referred the editor and reporter responsible for today’s front-page headline on the Post Courier newspaper to the Parliamentary Privileges Committee for further deliberation and action. He made this call in this morning’s Parliament sitting, before proceeding with other matters of the day. The newspaper published the headline “PERPETRATORS […]