From across Papua New Guinea
Seven armed kidnappers have been shot dead and one hostage rescued in a dawn police operation in Haiyafuli village, Western province. The event took place at the Bedamuni rural area near Mogulu in the Middle Fly District, over the weekend following the kidnapping of two women. This was revealed by the Border Commander Acting Commissioner […]
A new national Human Papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination program has been officially launched in Port Moresby as part of efforts to protect children, especially girls aged 9 to 14 years, from cervical cancer. Health Secretary Pascoe Kase announced that the rollout will begin in the National Capital District before expanding to other provinces across the country. […]
Pacific Islands Forum [PIF] leaders have been urged not to treat the Bougainville referendum as a regional matter, with key officials emphasizing that it remains an internal political process for Papua New Guinea to resolve. PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa said that while the 2019 Peace Agreement allows Bougainville to engage with regional bodies, it […]
A third-level airline, operated by Niugini Aviation, reportedly went down yesterday afternoon, killing three people instantly, including the national pilot. The aircraft, PAC 750, with registration P2-RNA, departed Mt. Hagen at 1:02pm with an estimated time of arrival at Simbai Airstrip at 1:20pm. However, it never made it through the short 17-minute flight. Another aircraft, […]
Vanimo Green District Council of Women has elected its President and executive to represent women in the District and Province for the next five years. The district becomes the second in West Sepik Province to complete nominations, after Nuku District. The Elected leaders are, President, Susan Nali representing Bewani Wutung Onei LLG Deputy President, Anna […]
Despite the kidnapping for ransom incident at Haiyafuli Village in Bedamuni LLG near Mougulu Station in the Middle fly District of Western Province, students in Grades eight 8, 10 and 12 at Mougulu Secondary School are currently sitting for their mock examinations this week. School administration confirms there are about 145 students sitting for their […]
A second communications tower is planned for the remote Waria area in Morobe, under a partnership between the Wau Waria District Development Authority and PNG DataCo Limited. The 30-metre carrier-neutral tower will be built at Kamare village, about one kilometre from the Northern Highway. It will provide mobile and internet coverage to communities in Gataipa, […]
Two teenage girls were reportedly kidnapped by armed criminals in Western Province, with one murdered and the other still being held at gunpoint. In a statement, Police Commissioner confirmed a specialist operation underway to rescue the surviving girl, and bring those responsible to justice. Police are conducting a coordinated operation at Haiyafuli Village in Mogulu, […]
Prime Minister James Marape arrived in remote Kaintiba Station this morning after 24 hours on the road as part of his Connect PNG maiden drive-through. The Prime Minister received a warm traditional welcome from local leaders and communities gathered at the station. While addressing the people at the station, Marape said the national road project […]
Prime Minister James Marape has departed Port Moresby at 2:30am this morning. The departure marks the start of the Connect PNG maiden drive-through from Port Moresby to Lae and Mt. Hagen. The convoy is under full Police and Protocol escort as it begins the 4-day inspection of the Trans-National Highway. Works department secretary Gibson Holemba […]