From across Papua New Guinea
A new Australian High Commissioner, has been sent to Papua New Guinea, following the completion of Ewen McDonald’s tenure, as Australia’s representative to PNG. The Australian High Commission in a statement says, Jamie Isbister has been appointed as PNG’s High Commissioner designate, and he will remain as such, until he presents his credentials to the […]
Revival Center of PNG (RCPNG) will celebrate 40 years of ministry in East Sepik Province with a four-day anniversary celebration in Wewak, beginning on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The church was established in East Sepik on November 1, 1986, by its Founder and Principal Pastor, Godfrey Wippon with November 1 this year marking four decades […]
Thousands of patients across Jiwaka and the Upper Highlands region could face serious disruption to essential healthcare services as Nazarene General Hospital at Kudjip battles a financial crisis threatening its continued operations. The hospital has temporarily averted closure following emergency funding assistance, but its management warns that the reprieve may be short-lived unless the National […]
Madang police has welcomed a new Provincial Police Commander (PPC) amidst confusion. The sudden change came as a surprise to both police officers and members of the general public in the province who are now questioning the motive behind the shift, especially when the country is nearing the 2027 National General Election. According to recent […]
Former two-term Member of Parliament for Maprik, businessman, and community leader John Simon has issued an urgent plea to East Sepik leaders to address the deteriorating law and order situation crippling the province’s key economic arteries. Speaking on behalf of the business community, PMV operators, and the people of Maprik, Wosera Gawi, Ambunti Drekikier, Yangoru […]
Air Niugini has issued an urgent safety warning to passengers regarding the handling, charging, and transport of lithium battery-powered devices, following a fire incident at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. The national flag carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, Alan Milne, issued the directive, after a charging power bank, caused a minor electrical fire and […]
The return of Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court to Kavieng after approximately 30 years has marked a significant milestone for access to justice in New Ireland Province, with Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika confirming that a full-time resident judge will be appointed to the province in 2027. The confirmation came during the ceremonial opening of […]
The National Narcotics Bureau is working to establish a provincial coordination office in Morobe to strengthen drug awareness and improve coordination with communities and government agencies. Director General Kiria Kotange says a two-week training and awareness program is underway in Morobe to prepare community representatives to become narcotics ambassadors. The program includes one week of […]
Twelve suspects who robbed a retail outlet in Kimbe Town this morning were killed in a crossfire with police while they were attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle. Police Commissioner, David Manning in a press statement confirmed that while attempting to escape in the stolen vehicle, the getaway car overturned and rolled over resulting […]
The three people who went missing for 70 days, were finally repatriated from the Republic of Kiribati and returned to Papua New Guinea on Monday. The safe repatriation of Horan Kapeatu, Francis-Mitchelle Tokiapron and Darrell Tokiapron who come from the Nissan Island in Bougainville, was supported by National Member for North Bougainville, Francesca Semoso and […]