From across Papua New Guinea
A police constable attached to the Kundiawa police station was arrested and charged with stealing K500 from a man he had detained while failing to provide a bail receipt when asked by the man. On a later date, the same police officer, while on duty, swore at the wife of the man from whom he […]
The people of Sumkar District in Madang province will now have enhanced sea transportation across the district. This follows the purchase of a K1.3 million landing vessel by the Sumkar DDA to boost its efforts in strengthening local infrastructure, particularly in remote and underserved areas that depend heavily on maritime transport. The MV Scorpio, under […]
Papua New Guinea has officially signed an important High Seas Treaty, known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction [BBNJ], at the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. Prime Minister James Marape signed the agreement on Monday, joining 148 world leaders in […]
Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s deep connection to the ocean, describing it as the nation’s lifeblood during his address at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. In delivering Papua New Guinea’s Country Statement, Prime Minister Marape emphasized the vital importance of marine ecosystems to the nation’s identity, economy, […]
The refurbished Madang police traffic office has reopened for use following a major refurbishment carried out by Raibus Engineering, a local Madang- based company. The renovation was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Madang police, the Madang Provincial Government, and Ramu Nickel Mine. Ramu Nickel provided a financial assistance of over K81, 000 […]
Minister for Justice and Attorney General Pila Niningi has denied making any derogatory or disrespectful statements against national judges and the judiciary. In a statement issued while on official duty overseas, the Attorney General responded to the Post Courier’s front-page article published yesterday, saying his remarks were taken out of context and sensationalized. Niningi said […]
The Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, has strongly condemned recent remarks by the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Pila Niningi, accusing National Court Judges of bias and nepotism. The Attorney General’s comments, which were published on the front page of the Post Courier yesterday, has sparked widespread concerns […]
The Papua New Guinea Law Society has strongly condemned recent comments made by the Attorney General in Tari, Hela Province, accusing national judges of practicing nepotism and the ‘wantok system’. In a statement released this week, the Law Society described the Attorney General Pila Niningi’s remarks as ‘outrageous and unacceptable’, stating that they amount to […]
The National Government says its against deep sea mining in PNG , despite moves on the ground for it. Speaking at the third United Nations Oceans Conference in France, Prime Minister James Marape says deep-sea mining is not needed in PNG because of its negative environmental impact. However, in a statement this week, the New […]
The much-anticipated development of the Buin International Market in South Bougainville is now officially underway. This is after the signing of a K12.8 million construction contract between the Government of Papua New Guinea and KPT Engineering Ltd. The signing ceremony took place at Government House today, with Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae […]