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MRDC Group announce acquisition of BSP shares
The Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC] today announce that the Group has increased its shareholdings in Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited [BSP] by acquiring a large portion of the bank’s shares that were on offer to the public by the Motor Vehicle Insurance Trust [MVIL].
Main suspect of sorcery related violence re-arrested
One of the main suspects allegedly involved in the torture of an elderly man, destruction and set fire on 13 houses with livestock in Kombumogo village in Kerowagi District in 2023 has been re-arrested last Tuesday.
Pacific police commissioners to gather in PNG for regional security talks and band tattoo
Police Commissioners and their police bands from eight Pacific Island nations will converge in Papua New Guinea this weekend to take part in the Pacific Police Band Tattoo program, which kicks off this Sunday and concludes on Tuesday next week.
West Sepik police run Aitape-Lumi election ops on credit due to budget shortfall
Police providing security for the Aitape-Lumi by-election in West Sepik Province are operating on credit due to insufficient funding.
Usino-Bundi by-election campaigning extend as polling set for July 21
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have until Sunday, July 20, to campaign, with polling now scheduled for Monday, July 21.
Five arrested over brutal Karamui double murder
Five prime suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of Junior Samson [21], and Petro Malex [30], of Waya village in the Karamui-Nomane District, Simbu Province.
Motu Koita polling underway after long delay
Polling is underway for the long-overdue Motu Koita Assembly election, with voters turning out at 31 designated polling stations across 14 wards.
DLPP showcases e-Lands platform at East New Britain cultural festival
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] took its digital transformation drive to the heart of East New Britain last week, rolling out its e-Lands public awareness campaign during the National Warwagira and Mask Festival.
Barramundis trial match wraps up as PNG eyes emerging cricket talent
The Papua New Guinea Men’s National Cricket Team, the Barramundis, concluded a high-intensity two-day trial match from July 15 to July 16, 2025, at Amini Park.
K17.7 million project launched to boost labour governance in PNG
A total of K17.7 million has been committed to Papua New Guinea to implement a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy aimed at improving labour governance, legal reforms, social protections, and wage-setting mechanisms.