From across Papua New Guinea
A man accused of spreading false information against the Pyapin Wauni and Wauni Isane clans in the Minamb Constituency of Wapenamanda, Enga Province, has been arrested by police. Acting Enga Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector Kelly Sombe, confirmed that the suspect, Steven Puliplya, 65, from the Ambulin Tribe of Wapenamanda, allegedly produced and circulated a […]
Highlands farmers supplying fresh vegetables and fruits to Port Moresby markets are counting heavy losses after repeated Air Niugini flight cancellations left tones of produce rotting at Kagamuga Airport in Western Highlands Province. An agri-fresh produce farmer, who requested anonymity, told NBC News that individual farmers have lost more than 5,000 kilograms of fresh produce […]
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has warned businesses that charging customers fees for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale [EFTPOS] cash-back transactions is illegal and will attract regulatory action. The warning follows numerous public complaints and preliminary investigations by the competition watchdog, which confirmed that some shops are imposing additional charges on […]
JS Commodity has taken over the naming rights and major sponsorship of the annual Sepik Nines rugby league tournament, injecting new momentum into the competition as a platform to positively engage youths in the Sepik region. Managing Director John Simon said the K55,000 sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to giving back to the Sepik communities, […]
Madang Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Robert Baim, has warned residents not to shelter criminals, saying anyone who does so will be treated the same as the offenders themselves. He also issued a strong warning against homebrewing and the use of marijuana, saying police will not tolerate these activities. Superintendent Baim said Madang enjoyed a mostly […]
In a bid to craft a data-driven future for their community, a newly formed youth-led organisation has completed an extensive baseline survey across the Unggai Local Level Government [LLG] area. The exercise, conducted on 30-31 December 2025, marks a significant step in localising development planning and attracting external investment. The initiative, titled Beautiful Unggai Our […]
Papua New Guinea celebrated the arrival of the King’s Baton yesterday, joining the 500-day global relay leading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Since departing Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day 2025, the Baton has traveled across the globe, embodying the spirit of excellence, inclusion, and respect. In PNG, the relay served as more than just […]
TISA Bank has officially expanded its footprint into Milne Bay Province with the opening of a new branch in Alotau today, improving access to banking and financial services in the region. Chief Executive Officer Sunil Kumar Pokharel said the expansion reflects the bank’s commitment to bringing reliable and accessible banking services closer to the people. […]
Chairman of the Parliamentary Plans and Estimates Committee, Joseph Yopyyopy, says delays in releasing Provincial Functional Grants are badly affecting service delivery across the country. Mr Yopyyopy, who is also the Wosera-Gawi MP, says when money meant for provinces is delayed or cut, basic services in rural areas suffer. As a result, many people move […]
Crowds of people have gathered at Poroma Junction, in the Nipa Kutubu District of Southern Highlands Province to welcome Prime Minister James Marape and his accompanying delegation, who are making their way from Kutubu. The Prime Minister spent the previous night with people of the Kutubu Local Level Government (LLG) area following the official inauguration […]