From across Papua New Guinea
A warrant of arrest has been issued for NiuSky Pacific Limited’s Acting Managing Director Graham Blythe and Board Chairman Robin Kawat, following multiple failed attempts by police to question them over a K2.4 million scandal involving unauthorized security arrangements. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police and NCD/Central Commander Benjamin Turi, both men have evaded police […]
With just days to go before departure, the Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee [PNGOC] has issued a final call to National Federations to settle outstanding levy payments for athletes and officials competing in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Despite repeated budget submissions to the national government, no funding has been confirmed, forcing the […]
The inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational bowled off in style at Amini Park on Sunday, with the Australia Indigenous Women’s team defeating Papua New Guinea by 8 wickets in a confident and disciplined display. PNG, sent in to bat first, posted a modest 108 for 6 in 20 overs. Captain Brenda Hoi Tau anchored the […]
Seven policemen and one policewoman from Hohola Police Station were summoned by Police Commissioner David Manning today after being caught chewing betelnut and smoking in public while in full uniform. The officers were seen outside their station around midday when Commissioner Manning happened to pass by the area and observed the misconduct. Visibly displeased, Manning […]
Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso, alongside Police Commissioner David Manning, last week inspected the ongoing tactical training of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary’s elite Police Tactical Group, KUMUL23, at a classified training facility. The inspection featured live demonstrations showcasing the unit’s advanced capabilities, including: Rapid forced entry techniques, Drone surveillance operations, Night vision reconnaissance, […]
The National Economic and Fiscal Commission [NEFC] carried out a week-long Cost of Services Study in Morobe Province last week, a key exercise that helps determine how much funding the national government allocates to provinces. The study, which takes place every five years, plays a critical role in calculating the grants provided to provincial governments […]
Two warring tribes from the Barola section of the Highlands Highway in Kainantu District have officially ended months of deadly conflict by signing a peace agreement at the National Sports Institute [NSI] in Goroka. The Stone Famo and AzuNofi tribes of Kamano 1 Local Level Government had been locked in violent clashes since December last […]
The SP PNG Hunters have confirmed the return of star hooker Judah Rimbu for the remainder of the 2025 Hostplus Cup season. Rimbu, who was last year’s recipient of the prestigious 2024 QRL Petero Civoniceva Medal – awarded to the competition’s best and fairest- returns to the Hunters after a brief stint with English Super […]
Former MP and independent candidate Jimmy Miringtoro is the MP-elect for Central Bougainville, after the end of counting today in the Central Bougainville Open By-Election. In a statement today, Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says Mr Miringtoro was declared MP-elect at Tupukas Primary School in Arawa at ten o’clock this morning by the Returning Officer Justine […]
Castleford Tigers have confirmed the departure of hooker Judah Rimbu following a mutual agreement to release the player from his contract, allowing him to explore new opportunities elsewhere. Rimbu, 23, signed with the Tigers ahead of the 2024 season on a two-year deal from Queensland Cup outfit PNG Hunters. During his time at the Mend-A-Hose […]