From across Papua New Guinea
Convicted wilful murderer Wedol Agua has successfully reduced his 30-year prison sentence to 12 years through a Supreme Court order. His new release date is set for on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence anniversary. Agua, initially sentenced on April 10, 2019, by the National Court, had his conviction and sentence quashed by […]
The National Court has ordered the release of Kelly Haoda and Asigau Jack, whose prolonged detention without trial was ruled a violation of their human rights. Justice David Cannings criticized the Public Prosecutor’s Office for delays in prosecuting serious charges, stating, “The delays in this case are unacceptable.” Haoda and Jack were arrested in February […]
Elusive fullback Morea Morea has rejoined PNG Hunters after a short stint with the North Queensland Cowboys. Hunters chief executive officer Scott Barker said Morea’s valuable experience gained from Cowboys paddock at National Rugby League level is adding immensely to the team’s pre-season efforts. “Morea has already shared a lot of his experiences with the […]
The Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Hanuabada delivered its first baby on Monday, 13th January signaling the start of the labor ward opening. Baby Steven, was born to mother, Anthonia Sioa from Hanuabada, weighing 3.5 kg. Chairman of Motu Koita Assembly Dadi Toka Jnr, who was there to welcome this first birth, said this marked […]
The Department of Works and Highways [DoWH] Minister, Solan Mirisim has briefed out his targets and priority to the top management of the department. Minister Mirisim said the primary target within the next eight months before the country marks its 50th Golden Jubilee is the completion of key road links. “DoWH need to achieve full […]
The Secretary for Department of Education Dr. Uke Kombra, announced the key dates for the 2025 academic year, including term dates and holidays. Dr. Kombra revealed that the Term 2 holiday will be one week, while Term 3 will have two weeks. “The Government requested this change to ensure the 50th Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations […]
The Basketball Federation of PNG is racing against time to ensure necessary preparations are done to get the 3×3 teams ready for the upcoming Asia Cup and Mini Pacific Games. Following the recent trials held for under-23 and the senior teams in Port Moresby, the wider squads were trimmed down to go into specific training […]
The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) has been ordered by the National Court in Waigani to pay a total of K25, 000 to a court officer, Israel Kambual, for breaching his human rights. The case stems from disciplinary charges filed against Kambual in May 2023. He was accused of being absent without leave for an […]
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru and Konebada Petrleum Park Authority [KPPA] Chairman, Martin Kombri will be proactive in recovering Konebada Petroleum Park Zone specified in the National Gazette No. G76 of February 7, 2017. Minister Maru said Pursuant to Sections 5 and 12 of the Land Act 1996 [as amended], the […]
Salford Red Devils star Nene Macdonald is attracting interest from Super League clubs including Hull KR as speculation over the club’s future continues to linger. A plethora of Red Devils stars are believed to be of interest to rival Super League clubs as the game waits to learn whether or not Salford will have to […]