From across Papua New Guinea
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea [MCPNG] is demanding a full independent investigation by police investigators into an attack on a female reporter on the morning of Friday, February 27th, 2026. The reporter, who is employed by The National newspaper was about to enter Correctional Service headquarters around 11am to attend a press conference […]
Aviation Security officials at Jacksons International Airport intercepted a significant quantity of undeclared gold nuggets on Wednesday, February 25, preventing the illicit export of the precious metal to East Asia. The discovery was made during a routine security screening of a Chinese national prepared to board an Air Niugini flight to Hong Kong. Suspicious items […]
Flights into Wewak will resume shortly as the temporary closure is now been lifted by the National Airports Corporation. This announcement follows the successful completion of a comprehensive assessment on safety and security risk, including the restoration of aerodrome certification requirements. In a media statement, NAC encouraged airlines passengers to contact their respective airlines for […]
Provincial Police Commander [PPC] Superintendent Robert Baim has announced that full enforcement of the ‘No Betelnut Chewing and No Smoking’ law will commence in Madang’s Central Business District (CBD) tomorrow, Monday, March 2. Superintendent Baim stated that sufficient awareness has been conducted and there will be no further excuses for those violating the ban within […]
Moresby South MP Justin Tkatchenko has presented K100,000 from the District Development Authority to the Kaugere United Church today to support the renovation of its aging infrastructure. The funding is split into two K50,000 components: half is dedicated to upgrading the 54-year-old church building, while the remaining K50,000 will fund the construction of a new […]
PNG Hekari FC have made history by registering their first-ever win in the OFC Pro League, with a gritty 3-1 victory over Vanuatu United. Vanuatu United were in fine form, having won their last two matches, including an excellent victory over in-form Solomon Kings FC, whilst PNG Hekari were still searching for that maiden OFC […]
Six suspects believed to be part of the gang that raided Boram Airport on Friday night have been arrested and are now being held at the Wewak Police cells. East Sepik Provincial Police Commander Christopher Tamari confirmed the arrests followed a joint police and military operation carried out in Makun, Malasi and nearby settlements. The […]
PNG Hekari have made history by recording their first-ever win in the OFC Pro League, defeating Vanuatu United 3–1 in a hard-fought encounter. Vanuatu United came into the match in strong form, having won their previous two games, including an impressive victory over Solomon Kings FC. Hekari, on the other hand, were still searching for […]
Delays in cash flow from Waigani to the provinces are continuing to affect development programs across the country. Western Province Governor Taboi Awi Yoto says the Department of Treasury controls how and when funds are released during the financial year, limiting how much money reaches provinces at any given time. Governor Yoto made the comments […]
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 […]