From across Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s population growth has seen a boom in youth population of age 25 and below with 60% majority. This population growth is driven by 4.2% fertility rate of mothers with families having between four to five children at an average. While the current PNG population statistics are yet to be revealed, it is […]
Polling for the much-anticipated Pogera-Paiela Open By-Election officially began today after ballot boxes were securely stored in a shipping container at the Paiam Police Station. NBC News confirmed that the container was opened in the presence of candidates’ representatives, Electoral Commission officials, security personnel, and members of the public. A total of 48 ballot boxes […]
The Media Development Initiative [MDI] joined hands with long-standing partners, media professionals, civil societies, and community voices in celebrating its 20 years of shaping media landscaping in Papua New Guinea. They celebrated two decades of training, mentoring, networking to ensure media houses uphold transparency, inclusivity and accountable reporting within PNG and the Pacific. The Minister […]
A total of 54 ballot boxes have been safely transported into Pogera as the newly established Pogera-Paela Electorate prepares for polling tomorrow. A continuous awareness campaign has been underway, promoting fair and peaceful elections in the region. NBC News from Wabag confirms that the ballot boxes arrived this afternoon under tight security, with support from […]
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 […]