From across Papua New Guinea
The Mineral Resources Development Company [MRDC] today announce that the Group has increased its shareholdings in Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited [BSP] by acquiring a large portion of the bank’s shares that were on offer to the public by the Motor Vehicle Insurance Trust [MVIL]. MRDC Managing Director Mr Augustine Mano confirmed the purchase […]
One of the main suspects allegedly involved in the torture of an elderly man, destruction and set fire on 13 houses with livestock in Kombumogo village in Kerowagi District in 2023 has been re-arrested last Tuesday. The violence, which erupted following the death of a man believed to be linked to sorcery, led to widespread […]
Police Commissioners and their police bands from eight Pacific Island nations will converge in Papua New Guinea this weekend to take part in the Pacific Police Band Tattoo program, which kicks off this Sunday and concludes on Tuesday next week. While the event will showcase cultural and musical performances from participating police bands, it will […]
Police providing security for the Aitape-Lumi by-election in West Sepik Province are operating on credit due to insufficient funding. Acting Provincial Police Commander, Senior Inspector Silas Kuaino, said the allocated budget is not enough to fully cover logistics, fuel, allowances, rations, and potential emergencies during the election period. “We were given a budget, but it’s […]
Candidates contesting the Usino-Bundi by-election have until Sunday, July 20, to campaign, with polling now scheduled for Monday, July 21. Provincial Returning Officer for Madang, Sponsa Navi, confirmed the extension of the campaign period following the deferral of polling. Mr. Navi said preparations for polling and counting are progressing well despite financial challenges. He announced […]
Five prime suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of Junior Samson [21], and Petro Malex [30], of Waya village in the Karamui-Nomane District, Simbu Province. Simbu Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Mazuc Rubiang, confirmed the arrests were made last week by the Kundiawa Police Composite Squad during a month-long operation in the […]
Polling is underway for the long-overdue Motu Koita Assembly election, with voters turning out at 31 designated polling stations across 14 wards. Despite earlier delays by the PNG Electoral Commission, eligible voters are now casting their ballots to elect new leaders. Over 20,000 registered voters are expected to participate. Voters will elect a Chairman, 14 […]
The Department of Lands and Physical Planning [DLPP] took its digital transformation drive to the heart of East New Britain last week, rolling out its e-Lands public awareness campaign during the National Warwagira and Mask Festival. Held from July 9 to 13 at George Brown Secondary School in the Gazelle District, the festival provided a […]
The Papua New Guinea Men’s National Cricket Team, the Barramundis, concluded a high-intensity two-day trial match from July 15 to July 16, 2025, at Amini Park. This internal trial was a critical step in finalising the squad to represent PNG in the upcoming International tour for the Barramundis for the Jersey Tour – ICC Men’s […]
A total of K17.7 million has been committed to Papua New Guinea to implement a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy aimed at improving labour governance, legal reforms, social protections, and wage-setting mechanisms. Labour and Industrial Relations Minister Kessy Sawang says the government is determined to create decent jobs, fairer working conditions, and better wages for all workers. […]