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Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, has publicly condemned recent false media reports alleging that a helicopter was hijacked during the polling process in the Usino-Bundi by-election. He emphasizes that such misinformation is not only inaccurate but also damaging to Papua New Guinea’s international reputation. “Such unconfirmed reports must cease immediately. Journalists and […]

A woman is among 12 people currently in police custody in Madang for allegedly hijacking a ballot box and ballot papers intended for the Usino-Bundi by-election. Madang Provincial Police Commander, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, confirmed the arrests today. He said the suspects were apprehended on Saturday and transported to Madang, where they are now detained […]

A very proud day for a very proud and patriotic Papua New Guinean, Andrew Abel CMG CSM ML on being inducted as a Commander of the British Empire at Windsor Castle by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne. The award is in recognition of Andy’s services in the development of a sustainable surfing and surf tourism […]

Eight suspects arrested in connection with the brutal torture and murder of a woman accused of sorcery in Hela Province have been released by the Tari Court, sparking public outrage and condemnation from provincial leaders. The suspects were detained at the Tari Police Station for two weeks and five days without formal charges being laid. […]

The extraction of ballot boxes for the Kabwum by-election has been successfully completed, following a two-day delay caused by persistent heavy rainfall and low cloud cover. Captain Jurgen Ruh of Manolos Aviation made the final extraction run, airlifting all ballot boxes from Yus Local Level Government [LLG], the last of the four LLGs in the […]

The Managing Director of National Broadcasting Corporation, Kora Nou has welcomed the initiative of the Asia Institute of Broadcasting Development to rally its members to collaborate to strengthen information integrity, enhance media ethics, and restore public trust across the Asia-Pacific region. At the 20th Asia Media Summit in Siem Leap Province, Kingdom of Cambodia, NBC […]

Seven outstanding women were recognised for their achievements and leadership at the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women [WOW] Awards held in a grand ceremony last night in Port Moresby. The awards celebrated excellence across seven categories: Entrepreneurship, Not-for-Profit, Private Sector, Public Sector, Sports & Arts, Sustainability, and Young Achiever. Chosen from more than 150 nominations nationwide, […]

The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG], under the leadership of Governor Wai Rapa, is championing the role of Public Motor Vehicles [PMVs] as a vital engine for economic activity in Papua New Guinea, particularly in rural and remote areas. To support PMV operators, the WHPG has implemented a PMV Registration Fee Subsidy Program, covering 70 […]

Police in Madang have retrieved the body of a young man from the Madang Harbour early this morning. The body was sighted floating near the Nelric boat stop by locals who were travelling into town by boat. They immediately alerted police to the scene where they retrieved the body and brought it to the hospital […]

Forty participants graduated yesterday with certificates from the Coffee Extension Training of Trainers [TOT] program at the Coffee Research Institute in Aiyura, Eastern Highlands Province. Among the graduates were three third-year female Advanced Diploma students from Sonoma Adventist College, along with representatives from partner agencies under Component 3.1 of the Papua New Guinea Agriculture Commercialization […]