From across Papua New Guinea
A bushfire that has been burning for more than a week on Lou Island in Manus Province is threatening nearby villages, a health centre and food gardens, prompting an urgent appeal for firefighting assistance. According to information provided by local residents, many food gardens have been affected by the blaze, raising concerns about livelihoods and […]
The death of Maprik MP Libert Kapris has been confirmed, sending shockwaves through East Sepik Province and the wider Sepik region. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird confirmed the tragic news in a media statement, saying he had received confirmation from the Deputy Clerk of Parliament. Kapris died this morning at PIH in Port Moresby with […]
Families in remote areas of North Fly District in Western Province cut off by falling river levels are set to receive essential food and water supplies, after the first consignment of humanitarian relief landed in Tabubil yesterday. The supplies, flown in from Port Moresby, mark the beginning of a coordinated humanitarian relief operation involving air, […]
Hela Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Inspector Arau Mairi has confirmed that police have arrested the male student who allegedly attacked a Grade 12 examination invigilator at Komo Secondary School in Komo-Hulia District on Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at approximately 9:15am. PPC Mairi said the suspect is now being held at the Tari Police Station cell. […]
Sixty-two entrepreneurs in Morobe have completed a United States-funded business training program aimed at helping small businesses improve their operations and reach new markets. The graduates received their certificates on October 15 at the Lae SME Incubator Hub at Okari Campus, following the DreamBuilder Morobe Project delivered with implementing partner Tok Stret Consulting Ltd. US […]
Construction work on the new Numuru bridge is progressing well, according to the Department of Works and Highways in Madang. Construction workers began launching the new bridge across the river on Wednesday after successfully assembling it early this week. They completed the process yesterday morning and have moved onto the next phase of installing decks […]
Grade 12 examinations at Bishop Leo secondary school in Wewak were disrupted today after a group of intruders allegedly entered an examination room and attacked students and invigilators. NBC News was reliably informed by school staff that the security breach occurred while Grade 12 students were sitting for their Mathematics Examination Paper 2. According to […]
The commissioning of a new transmission line is a step towards improving electricity reliability in Lae, but businesses and residents continue to face prolonged blackouts and rising operating costs. Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry president John Byrne says reliable electricity is essential for the city, Papua New Guinea’s main manufacturing, distribution, transport and logistics […]
Member for North Fly James Donald has thanked the National Disaster Centre for its timely support in coordinating logistics and hiring a landing craft to freight 120 tons of food relief supplies to affected communities in North Fly District of Western Province. Donald utilized District Services Improvement Program funds and internal revenue to purchase 500 […]
Exxon Mobil PNG Antelope Limited (EMPNGA), an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has formally assumed operatorship of the Papua LNG Project following an agreement reached by the project’s co-venturers TotalEnergies, Santos, and ENEOS Xplora in September 2026. As operator, EMPNGA will work closely with the Government of Papua New Guinea, the Gulf and Central Provincial […]