From across Papua New Guinea
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has challenged the people and leadership of West Sepik to maintain their exemplary record of law and order if they hope to secure a permanent resident judge in Vanimo. Speaking at the official inauguration of the Supreme Court’s first-ever sitting in the province, Sir Gibbs responded directly to a request […]
Newly appointed Minister for Information and Communications Technology [ICT] and Member for Bogia, Robert Naguri, has assured staff across the sector that employee welfare will be his top priority. Speaking at the official handover ceremony on Monday at the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] headquarters, Minister Naguri emphasized that employee well-being directly impacts performance. The ICT […]
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology says there was no new security breach during a weekend incident that caused fear among students. The university said campus security received a report at about 10.27pm on Saturday from the University Adventist Residential College [UARC] about possible criminal activity near the campus. Security officers were sent to […]
In a landmark moment for West Sepik, the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea officially opened its circuit sittings in Vanimo on Monday, marking the first time in nearly 50 years that the country’s highest court has sat in the province. The official opening was led by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, accompanied by seven […]
Population growth and widespread economic hardship are the primary drivers behind the recent surge in criminal activities in Morobe’s capital, police say. Lae Metropolitan Superintendent Chris Kunyanban said police investigations revealed a concerning shift in local crime trends, where offenders are moving away from stealing cash and high-value items, targeting basic survival necessities like food […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP John Rosso has stepped in to strengthen security at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology after an alleged armed break-in at the University Adventist Residential College [UARC] girls’ dormitory. Mr Rosso says protecting students and staff is the priority. He has announced more police patrols, security upgrades and […]
More than 700 Christians from Wewak Urban and surrounding sub-districts gathered at the AOG Full Gospel Town Church in Wewak, East Sepik Province, for the Indoor Mega Crusade with renowned USA Evangelist Randy Jach from 25–27 July 2026. Held under the theme “Equipping the Harvesters” from Matthew 9:37–38, the three-day crusade encouraged believers to strengthen […]
A 48-hour extended recovery operation by the New Ireland disaster office will conclude today, though local communities are on alert for any further sightings. The New Ireland Provincial Government on Sunday handed over six more bodies in Kavieng, bringing the total number of repatriated victims to 13, while 14 others remain missing at sea. During […]
Cocoa farmers across East Sepik Province are taking another step towards increasing cocoa production following the rollout of an organic fertilizer distribution program supported by the East Sepik Governor’s Office and the Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea. The distribution of Ferti-Bio, an organic fertilizer approved by the PNG Cocoa Board to improve soil nutrients […]
Two pioneering students from the Queen of Paradise Orchestra in Vanimo are set to begin an exciting new chapter in their musical journey after being accepted to study classical music in the Philippines. Domitila Aidan and Margela Wasemo were officially farewelled during a small ceremony before departing for St. Scholastica’s College of Music in the […]