From across Papua New Guinea
PMV owners and operators who overcharge passengers under the newly approved fares have been warned that they will face hefty fines. Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] Commissioner Roy Daggy issued the warning on NBC’s Let’s Talk About It program in Port Moresby today. The new PMV fares took effect Monday morning, with passengers paying […]
Accountability and management were the main focus of the Highlands Eastern End Police Command’s third-quarter meeting in Mt Hagen last week. Assistant Commissioner of Police Clement Dalla says police commanders must take responsibility for their duties and ensure that issues raised during previous meetings are properly addressed. Speaking at the meeting held at Airport Motel, […]
Mourners dressed in black, with mud smeared on their faces, gathered at Goroka Airport on Friday evening to welcome the body of late Daulo Member of Parliament (MP) Ekime Gorosahu, as Eastern Highlands Province paid its final respects to one of its leaders. Obura-Wonenara MP and Minister for Agriculture John Boito, alongside Henganofi MP and […]
A child tragically lost his life in a house fire this morning at the Games Village Police Barracks in Port Moresby. NCD Chief Superintendent for the PNG Fire Services, Saina Luwai, confirmed that the blaze completely destroyed the home of a police officer. He explained that although the Waigani Fire Station responded within five minutes […]
The West Sepik Provincial Health Authority (WSPHA) has officially farewelled its Board Chairman, Irad Nati. Nati was appointed in October 2024 with other board members, making history as the first permanent board for the PHA since its establishment in 2013. WSPHA Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Masi, commended Mr. Nati for his outstanding leadership, saying the […]
Taekwondo and Karate athletes across New Ireland Province converged in Kavieng yesterday afternoon as the Sir Julius Chan Bismarck Mixed Martial Arts Cup makes its comeback with the completion of day-one of the three-day championships at the Catholic Conference Centre. The tournament has brought together twelve martial arts clubs from across the province, giving male […]
The PNG Electoral Commission has confirmed it can now comply with the National Court order for a recount of the Kundiawa-Gembogl Open electorate in Simbu, following a successful verification of ballot boxes in Kundiawa today. The verification exercise was conducted at the Kundiawa Police Station in a transparent manner, witnessed by key stakeholders and members […]
More than a hundred recipients of the Kings Golden Jubilee Medal at the 2026 Central Province Investiture Ceremony received medals and Certificates by His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea on Friday. The Kings Golden Jubilee Medal is awarded to individuals for their outstanding and Distinguished service to Papua […]
East Sepik Provincial Health Authority (ESPHA) sees room for improvement after a joint learning visit aimed at understanding challenges faced by rural facilities and how to help improve Public Health. From Tuesday 13th to Thursday 15th, the East Sepik Provincial Health Authority facilitated a 3-day joint partnership visit with a high-level delegation led by WHO […]
Eight families have been left homeless after a devastating bushfire swept through Gorokabu community in Chuave District of Simbu Province on Saturday. The fire, fueled by prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño and strong winds, destroyed eight houses and properties worth over K20,000. Village Elder, Kaupa Kay, told NBC News the fire broke out […]