From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea will continue to experience heavy rainfall in the coming weeks. National Weather Service Meteorologist Benjamin Malai told NBC National News that PNG is facing severe weather patterns at this time of the year. The country is now in its wet season or period right around the country which generally runs from December […]
Reigning champions of the annual Sports Tok 7s in Black Orchids are geared up to defend the cup in the 2025 edition, set for Easter Weekend in Port Moresby. The Orchids have undergone vigorous training for two months to ensure they retain the cup in Autonomous Region of Bougainville for the tournament scheduled from April […]
The fourth edition of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup will be held in Port Moresby from 4 – 18 October, following the signing of a Host Agreement between the MSG Secretariat and the Government of Papua New Guinea, through the PNG Sports Foundation. The signing was done in Port Vila, Vanuatu during the […]
The Commander for the PNG Defence Force Rear Admiral Philip Polewara has refuted claims made by soldiers that they have not been provided food for the last six weeks. The commander says messing arrangements and catering facilities of units only serve single living-in members of the force and they have been put on an alternative […]
A landslide that occurred last night in Mendi, Southern Highlands destroyed crops and several homes and properties. No casualties have been reported from the natural disaster which happened between 11pm and 1am in Karinz LLG of Mendi Munihu District. Bela-Hiep ward one councilor Israel Wari informed NBC News that the natural hazard has entirely obliterated […]
The Waigani Committal Court has issued a Warrant of Arrest for three suspects who were allegedly involved in the murder and rape of Margaret Gamaru Gabriel, along the Baruni Settlement, in Port Moresby earlier this year, after escaping from police custody. Police Prosecutor Sandra Holland confirmed with NBC News that a total of six suspects […]
The former principal of Aiome Anglican Secondary School, Francis Kumo has been arrested and charged for misappropriating school funds and for Abuse of Office. He was arrested last month following a formal complaint lodged in 2024 by teachers and members of the school board, who alleged that Mr. Kumo was misusing school funds and had […]
Detainees at the Vanimo Correctional Institution Service have raised concerns of overcrowding in the cell blocks they are assigned in. Their concerns have been addressed to NBC news by the CS Commander in Vanimo Superintendent Michael Auriap, stating this issue has been ongoing for a couple of years now without consideration from the CS Headquarters […]
A first ever book on Law and Medical Ethics and research in PNG was launched yesterday in Port Moresby. The book authored by senior academic at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Law Dr. Alfred Minei, explores the areas of legal protection of personal health with medical records and communication among others. It […]
The traditional Manam Council of Chiefs in the Bogia District of Madang Province, which is locally referred to as the Kukurais, was given recognition by the Madang Provincial Government last Saturday, in a ceremony hosted at Yassa Village. Provincial Member, Ramsey Pariwa travelled to Pottsdam Care Centre where he presented a cheque worth K100,000 to […]