From across Papua New Guinea
Police are tracking a group of men following the kidnapping of a number of people at around 5am this morning, May 12, in Western Province near the border with Hela and Southern Highlands Provinces. Commissioner of Police, David Manning, said specialist police with experience in dealing with domestic terrorists are working to bring the hostages […]
Outgoing Health Secretary Dr. Osborne Liko will be engaged as Special Advisor to the Government on National Health Issues, under the Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council [NEC]. The announcement was made today by Prime Minister James Marape during the official handover ceremony between Dr. Liko and incoming Acting Health Secretary Mr. […]
Papua New Guinea will make medical history this week with its first-ever kidney transplant, following the arrival of a team of transplant specialists from the United Kingdom. The announcement was made this morning by the Chairman of the Kidney Transplant Program and the country’s Chief Surgeon, Dr. Hoxxen Okti Poki, who confirmed that the visiting […]
A total of K9.9 million will be paid as final entitlements and repatriation to 291 retired teachers in Papua New Guinea. The employer of teachers, the Teaching Service Commission [TSC], confirmed and announced this long-awaited news to teachers who had visited Vulupindi Haus, Port Moresby, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to inquire about their payments. […]
A new township is set to be developed at Watarais in the Markham District of Morobe Province, as part of a major initiative launched this week by the Morobe Provincial Government. While land disputes currently pose a challenge, the provincial government remains determined to resolve them and move the project forward. Morobe Governor Luther Wenge […]
Police in Madang have launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a mother and her 13-year-old daughter by security guards at a local shop, following accusations of shoplifting. The incident occurred on Saturday and has since gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and calls for immediate police action against those involved. Provincial […]
PNG lightweight boxing champion Junior Kauko Raka, also known as the “PNG Prodigy,” is preparing for his eighth professional bout this July against Fijian champion Mikaele Ravalaka. Raka departed for Cairns, Australia, yesterday, where he will be based and undergo training ahead of the fight in Fiji. While in Cairns, he will reunite with and […]
Prime Minister James Marape has marked Mother’s Day with a heartfelt national appeal, urging Papua New Guineans to show greater respect and care for women, especially mothers, as the country approaches its 50th Independence Anniversary later this year. In his message, Prime Minister Marape called on the men and sons of Papua New Guinea to […]
At the Kwikila Station in the Central Province, the Rigo Schools Rugby League Competition kicked off its season. 8 Schools are registered for this season, participating in both the Under 15 and Under 17 Boys division. In the Under-15 division, Ruatoka Primary School edged past Imoty with a close 8–4 win, while SK and Daumagini […]
Prime Minister James Marape has thanked Fred Stolz, the founding principal of Balob Teachers College in Lae, for his service to education in Papua New Guinea. He also congratulated the college on its 60th anniversary. Mr Stolz, an Australian who first arrived in PNG in 1965, returned to Lae on Thursday, May 8, to join […]