From across Papua New Guinea
The Commander for the PNG Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara has refuted claims made by soldiers that they have not been provided food for the last six weeks. The commander says messing arrangements and catering facilities of units only serve single living-in members of the force and they have been put on an alternative […]
A landslide that occurred last night in Mendi, Southern Highlands destroyed crops and several homes and properties. No casualties have been reported from the natural disaster which happened between 11pm and 1am in Karinz LLG of Mendi Munihu District. Bela-Hiep ward one councilor Israel Wari informed NBC News that the natural hazard has entirely obliterated […]
The Waigani Committal Court has issued a Warrant of Arrest for three suspects who were allegedly involved in the murder and rape of Margaret Gamaru Gabriel, along the Baruni Settlement, in Port Moresby earlier this year, after escaping from police custody. Police Prosecutor Sandra Holland confirmed with NBC News that a total of six suspects […]
The former principal of Aiome Anglican Secondary School, Francis Kumo has been arrested and charged for misappropriating school funds and for Abuse of Office. He was arrested last month following a formal complaint lodged in 2024 by teachers and members of the school board, who alleged that Mr. Kumo was misusing school funds and had […]
Detainees at the Vanimo Correctional Institution Service have raised concerns of overcrowding in the cell blocks they are assigned in. Their concerns have been addressed to NBC news by the CS Commander in Vanimo Superintendent Michael Auriap, stating this issue has been ongoing for a couple of years now without consideration from the CS Headquarters […]
A first ever book on Law and Medical Ethics and research in PNG was launched yesterday in Port Moresby. The book authored by senior academic at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Law Dr. Alfred Minei, explores the areas of legal protection of personal health with medical records and communication among others. It […]
The traditional Manam Council of Chiefs in the Bogia District of Madang Province, which is locally referred to as the Kukurais, was given recognition by the Madang Provincial Government last Saturday, in a ceremony hosted at Yassa Village. Provincial Member, Ramsey Pariwa travelled to Pottsdam Care Centre where he presented a cheque worth K100,000 to […]
The Tukunjup Tribe of Upper Mendi LLG in the Mendi Munihu District of Southern Highlands Province has paid compensation to the family of slain cop, late Constable Noah Biape. Late. Biape was killed along the Mt. Paia section of the Highlands Highway in January while travelling back from Hela Province to Wabag in the Enga […]
Prime Minister nominee Sir Peter Ipatas is appealing to all members of the Pangu coalition Government to consider a change of leadership come next Tuesday. In a news conference earlier today [Wednesday 9 April], Sir Peter said the goal of the alternate government is to save Papua New Guinea. He believes the country needs a […]
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Belden Namah, said that when tourists visit a country, they always draw conclusions depending on the first impression. And that first is always the lasting impression. Namah said that keeping towns, cities, districts, and provinces clean will always give a positive impression. “Our roads must be clean, free […]