From across Papua New Guinea
Eastern Highlands Governor Simon Sia used Christmas Eve to deliver a blunt message of accountability, reform and second chances to inmates at the Bundaira Correctional Institution, reminding prisoners that jail time should mark a turning point and not the end of their lives. Sia visited the Bundaira CIS facility outside Kainantu on December 24, donating […]
The National St John Ambulance attended to a total of 267 emergencies during its Christmas operations across the country. The figures cover the period from 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve [24 December] to 6:00 am on Boxing Day (26 December) in the National Capital District, Central Province, Lae, and East New Britain. The highest number […]
Prime Minister James Marape has sent his Christmas Greetings from his home in Ambua, Tari. He went back to his home to rest and recuperate and appealed to Papua New Guineans that wherever everyone is, as a nation with so much diversity, over 800 languages, a thousand tribes, and yet we blend into one people, […]
Prime Minister James Marape has commended police and security forces for strong action against illegal guns, roadblocks, and tribal fighting in the Upper Highlands, saying the operations show that law and order is being enforced. In a statement released today, the Prime Minister applauded the police and joint security agencies for recent operations aimed at […]
A total liquor ban has been imposed in West Sepik Province until January 2 as part of police measures to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year festive season. West Sepik Provincial Police Commander, Senior Inspector Silas Kuainou, said the ban is part of the festive police operation code-named “Celebrate in Peace and Unity.” He […]
Port Moresby General Hospital welcomed 38 new-born babies on Christmas Day. POM Gen Chief Executive Dr Paki Molumi said the hospital records showed that 37 mothers gave birth on December 25, 2025, including one mother who safely delivered a set of twins. Dr. Molumi added that of the babies born, 21 are boys and 17 […]
Residents of Imonda in Vanimo Green District have received an early Christmas gift, with internet services officially switched on 25 December 2025. According to private contractor with Digicel Pacific responsible for servicing the Digiceltowers in Vanimo Green, Don Morgan, the connection comes after two years of negotiationsand technical work to extend coverage to the area. […]
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 […]