From across Papua New Guinea
The National St John Ambulance was stoned last night while transporting a pregnant woman. The incident occurred at 9-Mile roundabout as the ambulance-Bravo 21, was returning from 14-Mile at the peak of New Year celebration with the patient on board with her family member. According to Ambulance Officer, Russell Bugana the attack started when a […]
The bodies of the four passengers who tragically lost their lives in the plane crash on the 22nd of December at Sarawaget, in Kabwum District, Morobe have finally been brought to Lae today at around midday. It’s been a week and two days since this tragedy and finally is closure for the families and loved […]
Different units of Police in National Capital District will ramp up security measures commencing 4pm till late night to ensure a peaceful and safe New Year’s Eve, with officers deploying citywide as part of Operation-Silva Merry Christmas and New Year. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Silva Sika confirmed that the operation, which began earlier this month, will […]
Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Soroi Eoe has been appointed as the Acting Governor General for the next three weeks. This comes at the back of a Cabinet decision following the Governor General Sir Bob Dadae’s temporary leave, with both the Chief Justice and Speaker of Parliament unavailable to assume the role. […]
Prime Minister James Marape, Public Service Minister Joe Sungi, and longest serving staff of Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] Arua Naimi have commended Commissioner General Sam Koim for his outstanding leadership, which has propelled the IRC to unprecedented levels of success over the past four years. Under Koim’s leadership, the IRC has consistently delivered strong results, […]
The general public in National Capital District [NCD] and Central are urged to maintain order and take proactive steps to enhance home safety while police focus on enforcing the law. The NCD/Central Police Command in a statement explained that they are struggling with manpower, having fewer than 1,000 officers to serve a population of over […]
As the year 2024 is about to end, government of Papua New Guinea [PNG] appreciates the Christian churches for tremendous contributions in the country. It was acknowledged that the major Christian churches include Roman Catholic Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the United Church, and the Anglican Church, among others and other […]
Bodies of the four passengers trapped in the NCA P2-Sam plane that crashed in Sarawaget, Lae, Morobe Province have finally been retrieved today – exactly a week since the tragic crash. They are expected to be flown into Lae tomorrow, Monday, as soon as relevant logistics are in place and the weather permitting. Morobe’s Disaster […]
The National Capital District [NCD] and Central Province residents have been urged to report crimes, seek assistance, or address police misconduct directly to their nearest police station commanders or section heads. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, Commander for NCD and Central Province, emphasized that the region has sufficient police resources to address public […]
Police have confirmed three deaths and several incidents in the National Capital District [NCD] and Central Province during the Christmas period. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, the NCD/Central Commander, stated that the region remained relatively quiet except for these incidents. The first death occurred on Thursday at Kwikila Station, where police are now […]