From across Papua New Guinea
The ongoing collaboration between police and the community in addressing law and order in Madang Town and even the rural communities has resulted in what was one of the most peaceful Christmas Day celebrations in many years. In the provincial capital, people displayed their best behaviours during the two nights of Christmas celebrations at the […]
Papua New Guinea’s Correctional Service says it is ready to tackle long-standing issues such as overcrowding, rehabilitation, aging infrastructure, and staff capacity as it moves into the new year. Acting CS Commissioner Bernard Nepo shared this message in his Christmas address to CS staff, their families and prisoners around the country. He said 2025 exposed […]
Correctional Service has not recorded any mass prison breakouts this year. Acting CS Commissioner Bernard Nepo confirmed this while delivering his Christmas and New Year message to CS staff and their families, prisoners, and the country in Port Moresby on Wednesday. Mr Nepo thanked and commended CS officers and prisoners for their discipline and cooperation […]
The family of a 19-year-old student who was murdered in the Western Highlands Province has called for justice, while also urging peace and forgiveness within the community. The late Delayn Yapi’s father, Michael Yapi, says the family has chosen to forgive those responsible for their daughter’s death, guided by their Christian faith. However, Mr Yapi […]
Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Inapi from Eboa Village in Mekeo could not hold back her tears when she finally delivered her baby on Christmas Day. The pain of labour ended when she gave birth to a healthy 3-kilogram boy at 7 a.m. at the Inauaia Sub Health Centre in Mekeo in the Central Province. The newborn’s first […]
Tapini station in Goilala came to a standstill this morning as provincial and district leaders, public servants, family members, and the public gathered to receive and farewell late Alphonse Moroi, former Governor of Central province, whose casket was flown by chopper. The farewell occasion was led by Central Province Madam Governor Rufina, Member for Goilala […]
Prime Minister James Marape has instructed all ministers and department heads to submit reports on their 2025 achievements by January 7, along with medical certificates confirming their fitness to serve. Speaking at a media conference on Wednesday, Mr Marape hinted that a ministerial reshuffle and several new appointments could happen next year as the government […]
“We will rebuild and emerge stronger,” a heartbroken Mendi Munihu MP Raphael Tonpi said when delivering his Christmas message, giving hope to the local business owners in Mendi Town who lost their businesses in the recent fire in Mendi Town. He said the spirit of Christmas is all about hope and renewal. “Our hearts are […]
Police in Kairuku District in the Central Province, have begun their Christmas and New Year festive season operations. Bereina Police Station Commander Willie Hoiba says 54 police officers have been deployed, since yesterday, across the district to maintain law and order during the holiday period. Officers from Bereina and Doa police stations have been assigned […]
As the nation celebrates Christmas, a season of hope, reflection, and renewal, Morobe’s new Wau Waria District’s first member of parliament, Marsh Narewec, also delivers his Christmas message to his people. Leading the new district for 3 years in 7 days [January 1st, 2026], known for his slogan, “Let’s make Wau Waria Great Again”, the […]