From across Papua New Guinea
Milne Bay’s Election Manager, Dadu Daga, has confirmed that the province has completed counting for all Local Level Governments [LLGs], with the Writs returned today. Daga, who travelled to Port Moresby with the Writs, said Milne Bay delivered a smooth LLG election process, with all 18 LLGs and 410 wards successfully declaring their results. Counting […]
Bougainville Police have arrested a wanted fugitive from East New Britain who attempted to slip into the region under the guise of a rugby player. Suspect Akuila Hosea, was taken into custody at the Buka Wharf this morning, after stepping off the MV Sir Henry Chow. Hosea is wanted for questioning in connection with a […]
With all pool matches completed, the MSG Prime Ministers Football Cup now shifts into the semi-finals this week in Port Moresby. The women’s semi-finals will take place tomorrow at the Sir John Guise Stadium, while the men’s semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday at the PNG Football Stadium. In the women’s division, the PNG senior team […]
A counting official in the 2025 LLG councilor elections in Western Highlands was caught red-handed with ballot papers tucked inside the boots he was wearing. The discovery was made thanks to the tight security enforced at the counting center. Police reported that the suspect attempted to enter the counting arena with 51 ballot papers squeezed […]
Police in Vanimo, West Sepik Province, have received a new patrol boat from the Papua New Guinea–Australian Policing Partnership [APP], a major boost to routine policing and mobility across the province’s remote coastline. The Yamaha 90-horsepower vessel, valued at K187,000 and purchased from Ela Motors Vanimo, will allow officers to reach coastal villages more effectively, […]
Daru authorities have moved quickly to restore order after violent unrest over the weekend, imposing strict security measures and limiting business operations across the Western Province capital. A special meeting yesterday involving the Provincial Administrator, senior police officers and representatives of the Chinese business community agreed on immediate temporary restrictions. Under the measures, all businesses […]
Prime Minister James Marape has dismissed accusations made by Chuave MP James Nomane over the Government’s fiscal record, describing the claims as politically driven, selective, and misleading. PM Marape said despite the unprecedented global shocks that have affected economies worldwide since 2019, the Government remains firmly committed to responsible fiscal management, economic diversification, debt stabilization, […]
Hundreds of festival goers were enlightened of the local law and the justice sector at the Bougainville Chocolate Festival in Buka yesterday. Cocoa and justice shared the spotlight as the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice [APLJ] Partnership joined the 2025 Bougainville Chocolate Festival in Buka, engaging hundreds through an interactive stall that celebrated community-driven […]
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections for Western Highlands is going on a snail’s pace since it commenced last Thursday. However, it is progressing well, with almost 70 percent of the LLGs nearing completion. When NBC News visited the counting venue yesterday afternoon at Kimininga Regional Police Barrack, Muglamp LLG, Nebilyer LLG, Lumusa, […]
The Eastern Highlands Province has completed its 2025 Local Level Government [LLG] elections, with writs formally returned to the Electoral Commissioner yesterday by Election Manager Steven Kaupa and his team. Polling began on 25 October and ran through to 14 November, while counting for ward councillors started on 30 October and concluded on 13 November. […]