From across Papua New Guinea
Former two-term MP and state Minister, Jimmy Miringtoro, is in a commanding lead following conclusion of 39 counts of the first-preference votes in the Central Bougainville by-election. Counting of first-preference votes concluded last night with the eight ballot boxes from Wakunai. Panguna District had 13 ballot boxes and Kieta 18 ballot boxes. After count 39 […]
The Papua New Guinea Defence Force is refocusing its attention on the provinces along the International Border to tighten security. With this focus in place, the Chief of the PNG Defence Force, Rear Admiral Philip Polewara, and his team held a meeting today with the Sandaun Provincial Government and Administration to work in collaboration on […]
Speeding kills, and so does drink driving. Madang’s top cop, Acting Superintendent Robert Baim, resounded this warning following a nasty road accident along the south coast of Madang yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred some 20 kilometres outside town. The incident involving a brown five- door vehicle left one man dead. Four other occupants of the […]
A woman who allegedly lured Papua New Guinea nationals to Australia with fake scholarships before exploiting them has been charged with debt bondage and other human trafficking offences. The Australia Federal Police charged the woman – a dual Australian and Nigerian citizen who was based primarily in PNG – after she arrived at Brisbane Airport […]
A 60-year-old reserve constable attached to Kundiawa Police Station was recently arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a girl at the Family Sexual Violence Unit [FSVU] office at the Kundiawa Police Station on December 25, 2024. Simbu Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang confirmed this incident through a press statement. He said the reserve constable […]
Bougainville landowners and affected communities surrounding the Panguna Mine site are expecting a ruling from the National Court that will determine the faith of their class action Lawsuit against Riot Tinto and Bougainville Copper Limited [BCL]. This follows from a three-day hearing on the objections filed by the defendants that concluded yesterday afternoon. Judge Thomas […]
A young man from Wutung Village in Vanimo West Sepik Province was found dead yesterday in Kotaraja outside of Jayapura City, Papua Province of Indonesia The man is identified as Bruno Tanfa Junior from Wutung Village. According to the PNG Consulate General to Indonesia, Geoffrey Wiri, late Tanfa was with some of his friends in […]
The Internal Revenue Commission [IRC] is calling on consumers to cooperate by reporting any complaints regarding the Goods and Services Tax [GST] Zero Rating Initiative. IRC Commissioner General Sam Koim confirmed that the commission has received numerous concerns and complaints, which are being addressed as they arise. He stated that full compliance with the initiative […]
A group of Milne Bay artists representing the Massim Museum and Art Gallery have returned to Papua New Guinea after participating in the prestigious reopening of the Oceanic Gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art [MET] in New York City. The delegation included storyteller Jeff Evenett, master carver Lazarus Modedaya Touvakukwa, and museum trustee Fidelma Saevaru. Their participation marked a significant moment in the […]
The Simbu Provincial Government (SPG) has once again announced a total ban on cheap alcohol products with an alcohol content above 5%, effective across the entire province starting June 10, 2025. The decision was made by the Provincial Executive Council [PEC] after the lifting of the total liquor ban in Simbu under the Waigani court […]