From across Papua New Guinea
The Ministry of Defence has come under immense scrutiny for alleged influence over the PNGDF’s 2026 recruitment process. The allegations stem from a video circulating on social media about a recruit claiming he entered the recruitment through assistance by Minister Dr Billy Joseph. Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph has denied this claims. The controversy surrounding […]
As severe Tropical Cyclone Maila reaches category 5 today, Milne Bay’s island communities in direct path are hunkering down. There was some calm yesterday, the winds dropping to give people a chance to regroup, restock and hunker down. It would be towards yesterday evening for the areas of Sudest/Rossel that wind gusts and continuous heavy […]
The regional pathway to the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup officially begins todqy at Amini Park. Five national teams from across the East Asia-Pacific region in Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Vanuatu, will compete in a six-day tournament scheduled from April 8 to April 13, 2026. The competition features a round-robin […]
Months of hard work, commitment and sacrifice has paid off for the Hangan Pirates following their 17-12 extra-time golden point victory over the Jokers to claim the 2026 Sports Tok Rugby 7s open men’s bowl. Running out at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby during the Easter weekend, the Tsitalato boys were one […]
Bank South Pacific [BSP] has restored its services after a system glitch disrupted banking transactions across the country earlier today. The issue was resolved just after 5pm, with customers now able to use their cards at Automatic Teller Machines [ATMs] and EFTPOS terminals. A BSP customer service agent confirmed to NBC News that the system […]
Fuel consumers are expected to dig much deeper into their pockets this month as prices will significantly increase. This is due to a spike in the prevailing international oil prices. The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission has announced in a statement that the new retail fuel prices, will take effect as of midnight tonight. For […]
The dinghy carrying 8 people onboard, including a critically injured passenger in Milne Bay, has been located and is said to be safe. Late this afteenoon, dinghy owner Gilmister Ben confirmed an uncle of his who had returned from remote Egom Island near Woodlark had confirmed he had been with the dinghy and its party […]
As strong winds and rains intensify from Tropical Cyclone Maila, Milne Bay’s Sudest Island communities report they are being advised to move to higher grounds and seek shelter from strong structures during this time. Gregory Sonnie, a government officer on Sudest Island tells NBC, people at Western Point and surrounding areas have hunkered down at […]
A dinghy carrying 8 people, one of them critically injured, that departed Woodlark Island last Thursday, destined for Alotau, remains missing. A trip that should have taken 12 hours from Guasopa on Woodlark Island to Alotau has now been 5days. Dinghy owner Gilmister Ben, who spoke to NBC News from Port Moresby, says the dinghy […]
Prime Minister James Marape has announced plans to establish a dedicated Urbanisation Office to drive major housing and land reforms across Papua New Guinea. The new office will lead efforts to improve city planning, expand access to land, and upgrade settlements nationwide as part of the government’s broader urban development agenda. Prime Minister Marape said […]