From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape has ordered an immediate stop to all internal Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] investigations regarding the filming and distribution of videos related to recent recruitment controversies. The directive follows reports of soldiers protesting and blocking roads outside the Murray Barracks headquarters late Tuesday night. Prime Minister Marape, acting in his […]
Prime Minister James Marape issued a late-night address to the nation on Tuesday, calling for immediate discipline within the Papua New Guinea Defence Force following reports of unauthorized roadblocks and protests by soldiers at Murray Barracks. The Prime Minister’s address, delivered at approximately 10:22pm, comes in response to what he termed as uncalled for and […]
Police Commissioner David Manning has reassured the public, confirming that daily routines in Port Moresby will proceed normally and urged citizens to dismiss misinformation currently circulating on social media. In a late-night broadcast interview with NBC News, Commissioner Manning called for resilience and professionalism of Papua New Guinea’s disciplined forces, specifically addressing ongoing rumors regarding […]
The faction of soldiers who barricaded the road at Murray Barracks tonight say the stand off is a peaceful protest. The soldiers told NBC News that the demonstration is a response to the scheduled Court Martial of four fellow soldiers, set for tomorrow at 10:00am. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner David Manning spoke exclusively on NBC Radio […]
Military personnel have mounted roadblocks and burnt tyres at the Murray Barracks headquarters tonight, as tensions remain high within the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] over recent recruitment controversies. The faction of soldiers blocked off key access points near the SVS Supermarket and the road leading towards Hohola. Chanting “stopim korapsen” [stop corruption], the […]
The Dei District Development Authority [DDA] has launched major road, bridge, health and education projects worth more than K30 million recently. With only eight months left, the district is moving quickly to improve roads, health services, schools and connectivity for the people. The two major road sealing projects launched are the Bulg–Kuk Road, valued at […]
A delegation from Papua New Guinea’s Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] program visited several FODE centers in Hela Province last week. The team, led by FODE Principal Anthony Rayapan, toured centers at Wa-Amu, Ibau, Kikita, Angu Memorial, Hope, and the Hela Provincial FODE centers. Additional centers are scheduled to be visited during their next […]
The Madang Provincial Government has pledged a K500, 000 assistance to Madang Technical College as the beginning of a commitment to lift the standard of the institution to a polytechnical college. Governor Ramsey Pariwa announced the pledge last Friday during the college’s 53rd graduation ceremony. Governor Pariwa said the K500,000 assistance is the beginning of […]
The Madang United Football Club has extended its sincere appreciation to Agmark FC Morobe Wawens for accepting the invitation to travel to Madang and take part in a friendly match at Laiwaden Oval on Sunday. Chairman of the Madang Provincial Events Committee [MPEC], Siegfried Beschel, who also serves as the interim board representative for Madang […]
Police in the National Capital District have arrested a 29-year-old man on eight charges relating to forgery and online scams. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab confirmed the arrest, stating that Nine Mile police acted after a formal complaint of stealing by false pretenses was lodged in March. The suspect allegedly advertised services online to produce […]