From across Papua New Guinea
The National Capital District Metropolitan Police Command has expressed serious concern over a rising number of reported assaults and violence against women and girls in the city. Acting NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab said recent police reports highlight a troubling trend of women being sexually assaulted in various parts of Port Moresby. “These are serious […]
Police in the National Capital District have issued a stern warning to all motorists, including private vehicle owners, public motor vehicle [PMV] operators, and taxi drivers, to urgently comply with road safety rules or face heavy penalties under a new enforcement campaign. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab said too many defective and unroadworthy vehicles are […]
The Waigani National Court has scheduled July 4 as the date to hear the substantive review application filed by Madang MP Bryan Kramer, who is challenging his dismissal from office by a leadership tribunal. Justice Purdon Sully made the announcement in court on Tuesday, also issuing several new procedural orders to advance the case. One […]
The best way to measure the status of the Pacific Region’s economy is not by analyzing graphs or charts. Rather, it is found in the lives of the people. Economic indicators are found in how people live, how easily they move, how they connect, how well basic services are made available to them, etc. Secretariat […]
A Southern Highlands man who killed his wife after catching her in bed with his nephew is serving 11 years in jail from the National Court sitting at Walume. Rickson Epe Kua pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he used a wooden stick to strike his wife, Kialu Jonah, once on the back during a confrontation […]
The World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala as part of his high level 8day mission to Papua New Guinea, has arrived in Alotau for a provincial field visit. CEO of the Milne Bay Health Authority Dr Perista Mamadi was on hand to receive them, they have a whole hospital, […]
The 2025 Santos Cup pre-season has officially kicked off with the inaugural Santos Cup Football Conference underway in Port Moresby, running from June 3 to 5. Bringing together coaches, referees, team managers, medical trainers, and physiotherapists, the three-day conference aims to build capacity and promote professionalism ahead of the women’s rugby league season. The Papua […]
K92 Mining Ltd, operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, has renewed and expanded its sponsorship agreement with the Papua New Guinea Hunters. The renewed two-year gold partnership will run from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2027, and strengthens K92’s commitment to the national rugby league team, which competes in Hostplus […]
Papua New Guinea has taken a major step forward, tapping into the customary law system, with the successful recording of customary laws for Central Province by the Constitution and Law Reform Commission [CLRC]. This was revealed during the official launch of the CLRC’s new publication titled: ‘Development of the Underlying Law’. The book compiles key […]
Climate Change and Development Authority [CCDA] and National Airports Corporation [NAC] launched the Green Fee Card that will be issued to Foreign Passport Holders [excluding 6 categories] to pay for the carbon offset footprints before leaving the shores of PNG. They will pay a total of K50. It will be paid at the Green Fee […]