From across Papua New Guinea
Latest findings suggest there may have been serious outside influence behind the alleged assault of prisoners at Bomana Prison earlier this week. Acting Correctional Service Commissioner Bernard Nepo confirmed this, saying a full investigation is now underway. The incident, which occurred on February 23, followed a raid by correctional officers targeting illegal contraband, particularly mobile […]
Landowners of Boram Airport, led by representatives from Makun Village, have called for the immediate removal of illegal settlers encroaching on their land. Ward member Willie Paulus, speaking on behalf of the landowners, said the community has endured longstanding issues with settlers who have disrupted services and created instability in the area. He said the […]
Enga Province officially ushered in a new era of law enforcement yesterday as Chief Superintendent Steve Harris assumed command as Provincial Police Commander [PPC], vowing to prioritize the rule of law over traditional settlement practices. The hand-over-take-over ceremony, held in Wabag Town, was witnessed by senior members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), […]
The final squads for the Papua New Guinea Open Division have been announced following an intensive selection process for the upcoming Asia Pacific Opens Touch Cup 2026 in Sydney. The selections follow a rigorous four-day training camp held in Port Moresby last week. Athletes underwent two days of comprehensive testing and screening with the PNG […]
Hundreds of travelers in the East Sepik region will face major travel disruptions this weekend as Air Niugini suspended all services to Boram Airport until further notice. The move comes after a violent overnight raid left the airline’s check-in systems destroyed and passenger cargo stolen. For families and business travelers relying on the critical link […]
The Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, John Rosso, has encouraged the government and businesses in United States of America to invest more in PNG. Speaking at a dialogue session at the recently concluded inaugural Pacific Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Honalulu, Hawaii, Rosso who attended on behalf of Prime Minister James […]
Puma Energy has reopened another of its service stations in Madang Town, the Madang Auto Port retail site, re- emphasizing that customer service must be a priority in their everyday business conduct. General Manager of Puma Energy PNG, Daniel Duffau, stressed this to Puma workers at the Madang Depot and pump attendants at the reopened […]
Students at Children Academy Primary School in Lorengau gathered yesterday in a solemn assembly to mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the man revered across the region as the founding father of Papua New Guinea. In a moving display of […]
A candlelight vigil in honor of the country’s founding father, the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, will be held this evening in the nation’s capital. A public holiday is commemorated every 26th February annually to commemorate the day of Sir Michael’s passing and reflect on his leadership in bringing the country towards Independence. Hosted […]
A new 8-in-1 classroom at Zifasing Junior High School will be named in honor of prominent Wampar leader Joseph Tetang, Principal Philominraj Paskal announced during a ground-breaking ceremony last week. The project, located in the Huon Gulf District of Morobe Province, was a commitment made by late Morobe Governor Luther Wenge during a visit to […]