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Business steps in as Golden Sunset fuels West Sepik police festive operations

A local business has stepped in to support law enforcement efforts in West Sepik Province, donating fuel to ensure police remain mobile and visible during the high-risk Christmas and New Year period. Golden Sunset Limited has presented a fuel voucher worth 1,000 litres, valued at K5,600, to support police operations across the province. Company owner […]

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Swift arrests made as Morobe police maintain festive season peace

Christmas Eve and Day policing operations across Lae, Morobe, were effectively carried out by multiple police units, resulting in several arrests and the maintenance of public order. According to the Morobe Provincial Police Commander [PPC], Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaro, a Community Auxiliary Police [CAP] officer was stabbed while on duty on Christmas Day. “Swift response […]

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Imila bridge collapse cuts key route to Port Moresby, travellers warned

Travellers along the Abau–Rigo–Port Moresby corridor have been warned to exercise extreme caution following the collapse of the Imila Bridge early Saturday morning, cutting off a vital transport link in Central Province. The bridge, which serves as a key connection between Abau District, Rigo and Port Moresby, collapsed while a heavily loaded truck was attempting […]

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Governor Sia takes Christmas message of reform and hope to Bundaira inmates

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 […]

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St John Ambulance records 267 emergencies over Christmas

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 […]

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Prime Minister sends Christmas greetings from home

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, […]

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Joint police and PNG Defence Force operations seize illegal firearms in upper Highlands

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 […]

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West Sepik imposes festive liquor ban

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 […]

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38 babies born on Christmas Day at PMGH

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 […]

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Imonda goes online this Christmas

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. […]