From across Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister James Marape departed Papua New Guinea yesterday to attend the 13th annual World Governments Summit in Dubai. The visit, which runs through February 3-5, focuses on global economic governance and high-level investment engagements. The Prime Minister aims to identify world-class Artificial Intelligence [AI] systems to integrate into PNG’s government operations. He said this […]
Marianville Secondary School has officially transitioned into a new era of digital excellence following a massive K400,000 investment in Information and Communication Technology [ICT] infrastructure, spearheaded by PNG DataCo. The comprehensive technological overhaul, funded through DataCo’s Community Service Obligation [CSO] initiative, was unveiled yesterday during an emotional ceremony at the campus. The project equips the […]
Police have launched an investigation into a traffic accident involving the Minister for Energy and Kairuku MP, Peter Namea Isoaimo, following a collision on the Hiritano Highway on Monday night. The accident occurred at approximately 8:00pm at the Goldie Junction. Central Provincial Police Commander [PPC], Chief Inspector Joseph Salle, confirmed that two vehicles; one belonging […]
A penalty deep into stoppage time has robbed PNG Hekari FC of their first victory of the season, as Vanuatu United FC clawed back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw in the OFC Pro League. The result provides a bittersweet breakthrough for the home side as they finally secured their first point of the campaign […]
The Autonomous Bougainville Government [ABG] has presented its 2026 Budget Framework, valued at K844.09 million, to National Treasury Minister Ian Ling-Stuckey in Port Moresby. The presentation was led by ABG Minister for Treasury and Finance, Albert Punghau, who said the budget shows Bougainville’s commitment to strong financial discipline and preparation for independence. Minister Punghau said […]
Former Namatanai MP and People’s Progress Party [PPP] candidate, James Byron Chan, is still leading the New Ireland Provincial by-election seat race, as of 2 pm this afternoon. Mr. Chan is currently leading with 17,967 votes, while in second place with a total votes difference of 1,945 votes, is Independent candidate, Kepas Aruban Wali, with […]
Abau MP and Shadow Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Sir Puka Temu, says the recent evictions at Two Mile are the result of long-standing failures in urban planning, land administration and governance, not a sudden or isolated event. In a statement, Sir Puka said the National Capital District had failed over many […]
Five men from Bakumbari Village in the Oro Bay North Local Level Government Council of Popondetta District of Northern Province, have died from a violent attack by a youth gang, who call themselves the “Don’t Care” gang. Reports reaching NBC News said three men were beheaded while the other two were slashed by the gang […]
Police Commissioner, David Manning, has confirmed that Police are pursuing violent youths involved in recent serious attack at Bakubari Village in Popondetta by a group of criminals. “A series of incidents occurred after local people bravely stood up to these criminals and then faced reprisals,” Commissioner Manning confirmed. “What these criminals did in Bakubari, and […]
PPP candidate Byron Chan has further extended his lead in the New Ireland Provincial By-Election following the completion of Count 13 for Nimamar and Namatanai Local Level Governments [LLGs], and Count 14 for Tanir, Tikana, and Sentral Niu Ailan LLGs yesterday afternoon. Chan now leads the tally with 9,872 votes. He is followed by Independent […]