From across Papua New Guinea
The people of West Kambia in the Lower Nebilyer Local Level Government [LLG] area of Tambul-Nebilyer District, Western Highlands Province, are now completely cut off after their main cane bridge collapsed. The footbridge, which served seven tribes Opeka Alga, Koupune, Huawei, Taru Marowa, Taru Nolge, Mokoi, and Taru Olateh, was destroyed shortly after polling ended […]
Morobe Province is on high alert as the people await to learn which of the province’s ten Members of Parliament will contest the vacant Governor’s seat, when the Provincial Assembly convenes for a special sitting tomorrow, November 7th. The seat became vacant following the death of Governor, Late Luther Akisawa Wenge, whose passing has left […]
Landowners from Juha Petroleum Development License [PDL] 9 in Hela Province have lodged a formal objection with the Department of Petroleum and Energy [DPE] regarding Gazette Notice No. 1086. In their letter of objection, the Juha landowners argued that the recent Ministerial Determination allocating Juha PDL 9 benefits to Western Province is unlawful. The objection […]
The Host Organizing Committee has confirmed that no MSG Prime Minister’s Cup games will be played at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium in Lae, after the venue failed to meet FIFA standards. Chairman of the Host Organizing Committee, Leonard Louma, announced the decision this morning during a press conference, saying inspections and technical assessments conducted […]
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed the re-signing of powerhouse forward Elsie Albert, securing her services through the 2026 and 2027 NRLW seasons. A key figure in the Eels’ forward pack, Albert’s new deal reflects the Club’s confidence in her leadership and influence both on and off the field. Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark […]
South Pacific Brewery Lae has achieved a significant safety milestone, reaching 1,000 consecutive days without a recordable accident as of Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Interim Brewery Manager, Noel Pepemik, said the achievement reflects the company’s strong commitment to safety. “Safety is everybody’s business. Every task, no matter how small or urgent, is always carried out […]
A presiding officer in the Madang Urban Local Level Government [MULLG] election has been arrested for allegedly keeping unused ballot papers and other election materials in his possession after polling ended last Wednesday. Police apprehended the officer, identified as Mesi Ramson Kaitas, part of Team 63, at the Tusbab Secondary School counting venue after scrutineers […]
Six people, including three children, died in a fire in the early hours of this morning on Kingfisher Street, located between Gordons and Erima. According to residents, they were awakened by the sound of yelling and screaming between 2:00 and 3:00 a.m., as thick smoke and blazing flames engulfed one of the rental properties The […]
A prime suspect in a piracy attack and robbery on a passenger boat destined for Siassi has been arrested, as police continue their investigation into the incident that occurred around 8 a.m. yesterday at the mouth of the Busu River. Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, Provincial Police Commander of Morobe, reported that the boat had eight passengers, […]
The Judge Administrator of the Wabag National Court, Justice Graham Ellis, has praised Correctional Institute Service officers in Baisu, Western Highlands Province, for their dedication and resilience despite deteriorating facilities and minimal government support. His remarks came following trials conducted in Baisu last week. “The CIS officers are doing an exceptional job despite the difficulties […]