From across Papua New Guinea
The East Sepik community gathered on Saturday to honor and remember the 27 lives lost in the recent tragic boat incident in Rabaul, East New Britain Province. A tribute mass was held on Saturday evening, 1st August 2026, at Marist beach, where men, women and children gathered to to pay their respects. The service was […]
Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has called on the National Government to strengthen policing in the province, saying lasting peace depends on a well-resourced police force. His call comes as he backed the National Gun Amnesty Program, urging those in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them voluntarily. Sir Peter said illegal guns have claimed […]
It’s been a month since the appointment of Electoral Commissioner Dr Nicole Haley to oversee election operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Her appointment was made known on June 30. However, questions are now being raised about when she will officially assume duties. Several leaders have urged the Prime Minister and Chief Secretary to […]
Two prime suspects allegedly responsible for the recent burning down of a police house and a private vehicle, belonging to the police officer whose house was torched to the ground at the Ramu Sugar Police Barracks, have appeared for mention before the Ramu District Court on two charges each for arson. The two were identified […]
Over 40,000 Grade 12 students across Papua New Guinea have begun sitting the first of this year’s major national examinations with the Written Expression Exam. In the Nation’s Capital, Gordons Secondary School is among 249 secondary schools participating nationwide, with over 300 Grade 12 students taking the exam. Gordons Secondary School Principal George Kenega said […]
The predicted onset of El Nino may lead to urban migration and social issues in the island communities of Lousiade in Samarai-Murua as the dry spell prolongs.As the prolonged dry spell continues, families in rural island communities in the Lousiade local level government may be forced to leave their homes and migrate to urban areas […]
A police operation is underway in Enga to recapture 16 remand prisoners who escaped from the Wabag Police Station lock-up early on Wednesday morning. Enga provincial police commander Chief Supt Steven Harris confirmed that of the 16 escapees, nine had been refused police bail and were awaiting court appearances when they broke out on July […]
Effective communication by police in East Sepik has led to the arrest of two armed men who were inside a PMV bus from Wewak that was on its way to Maprik. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Christopher Tamari confirmed that according to police informants, the two men, who were armed with a homemade gun […]
A private investment is transforming the face of Mt Hagen City, with the opening of the multi-million kina Hotel Gilgal, creating more than 80 jobs while boosting confidence in the city’s growing business and tourism sector. The new hotel, located in the heart of Mt Hagen City, was officially opened this week after eight years […]
Ahi president Bingumalu Ahie has called on parents and communities to guide young people with discipline and responsibility to help build a safer and healthier society. Speaking at a community event in Lae, Morobe, Ahie said discipline should teach children right from wrong so they grow into responsible adults. “When we discipline our children in […]