From across Papua New Guinea
A notorious settlement in Wewak, known as Masandanai Camp, was set ablaze today after PNG Defence Force soldiers from 2RPIR at Moem Barracks moved in to dismantle the area, which authorities say had become a haven for criminal activity. The eviction exercise followed an incident in which a Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] soldier […]
Bulolo Police have confiscated live ammunition and semi-factory firearms and arrested two suspected gang members during the police festive season operation. According to the Morobe Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaro, the arrests were made at about 9pm on December 30, 2025, when police units were deployed on special operations and carried out random […]
A landmark agreement has been signed between the Woodford Folk Festival and the National Cultural Commission [NCC], expanding cultural exchange to communities across all 22 provinces of PNG. The signing took place on 30 December 2025 at the festival in Queensland, Australia. The MoU builds on a successful partnership with Enga Province and will now […]
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville has extended New Year greetings to Bougainvilleans at home and abroad, thanking them for the confidence they continue to place in his leadership and in the work of the Bougainville Government. He said the government remains committed to a shared vision of an independent, prosperous and well-governed Bougainville, […]
Veteran statesman Sir Puka Temu says Papua New Guinea is entering the new year under serious pressure, with many families struggling to cope with high living costs, rising crime and limited job opportunities. In a statement released on Wednesday, Sir Puka said ordinary Papua New Guineans are finding life increasingly difficult and are relying more […]
The people of Wewak Urban can expect stronger services, safer communities, and a louder voice in local decision-making as their Local-Level Government begins a new five-year term. Speaking at the Wewak Urban LLG first Meeting at Sepik Center of Hope, Mayor Reinie Pierick declared the inaugural meeting duly constituted and welcomed all sixteen ward members. […]
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has appealed to residents to live responsibly as the country enters the new year, urging citizens to commit to positive behaviour and nation-building. Speaking during New Year’s fireworks celebrations at Ela Beach on Wednesday night, Governor Parkop said Papua New Guinea is built on strong people capable of lifting […]
National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab has confirmed that nine people, four women and five men, were arrested and charged for unlawfully being on National Housing Commission [NHC] premises, loitering, and gambling. He said the arrests followed a quick police response after officers were alerted through the police radio. The suspects have since been […]
A gas-fired power generation project at Papua New Guinea’s LNG facilities in Hela Province is expected to deliver reliable electricity to several remote communities for the first time, Prime Minister James Marape says. The Prime Minister made the announcement during a site visit in Tari on Sunday, where he inspected a 2-megawatt gas-fired power plant […]
The grounded Australian-registered cruise vessel MV Coral Adventurer has been successfully salvaged and refloated following a coordinated multi-agency operation at Dregerhafen Point in Morobe’s Finschhafen District. The salvage operation was completed yesterday with assistance from Pacific Towing tugboats, while the Lae Water Police maintained maritime and land security throughout the operation. Morobe Provincial Police Commander, […]