From across Papua New Guinea
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has condemned what he described as the “stupidity” of villagers who attack or support violence against police and other law enforcement officers. His comment follows an attack on a Madang Police Task Force unit at Sakuanam village in Raikos District last week, during which police vehicles were reportedly […]
A road project to improve connectivity and accessibility for remote communities in Gama LLG, Usino Bundi district in Madang is progressing steadily. The project is expected to provide a vital link between communities in Lower Jimi and Gama, opening up access for people who have traditionally faced significant challenges travelling to and from their communities. […]
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary [RPNGC] Deputy Commissioner Samson Kua has been arrested and charged over the alleged misuse of official police travel funds. The Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] confirmed today that Kua faces one count of abuse of office and nine counts of misappropriation. It is alleged that between September 2024 and March […]
Papua New Guinea and Niue have signed a framework agreement on development and technical cooperation. The deal sets out a framework for cooperation in areas such as economic development, technical assistance and capacity building. The agreement was signed between Prime Minister James Marape and Niue PM Dalton Tagelagi on the sidelines of the 55th Pacific […]
Pacific Leaders are calling for urgent action as Pacific Ocean is at risk if global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees Celsius. Vanutau’s Minister for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Ralph Regenvanu said this when addressing the media, during the leaders meeting in Koror, Palau, recently. “We know that greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuels […]
The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] is boosting its capacity for conflict reporting, as the spread of misinformation and disinformation becomes the biggest threat to credible news. The NBC has nominated one of its senior journalists for the War Journalism Training Programme in Türkiye this month. The geographic isolation of PNG and the Pacific shields the […]
The Anglican Church of PNG has showcased Katima Literacy School in Northern Province as its model school under a new nine-month literacy curriculum aimed at empowering rural communities. Speaking during National Literacy Week, Anglican Church Partnership Program Coordinator, Michael Ambo said the church’s literacy program began in 2004. “It was a long and challenging journey. […]
The Fly River at Kiunga has started to fall after reaching a peak of seven (7) meters over the weekend following good rainfall in the Upper Fly and Ok Tedi catchments. According to Ok Tedi Mining Limited Kiunga Operations, data issued at 10am today, Tuesday 2nd September 2026, shows that the river has dropped to […]
The downscaling of services at the Madang Provincial Hospital will continue for another two weeks, according to the hospital’s Acting Executive Manager, Jeremiah Johnmark. In a media conference today, Mr. Johnmark confirmed that vital medical supplies at the hospital have increased to at least 13. 8 per cent from the previous 5 per cent after […]
A long-awaited dream is now a reality for the Revival Centers of Papua New Guinea with the official launch of its Voice of Revival digital radio and television station in Port Moresby on Tuesday. The launch coincided with the church’s 44th Anniversary celebrations and was held under the theme “His Voice, Our Voice, Their Voice, […]