From across Papua New Guinea
Eight people have been killed in a landslide in inland Central Bougainville, following devastating heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Maila. The incident happened at Asiko Village in Kongara Constituency Central Bougainville. The deceased includes a family and other people. Reports received by NBC News say the tragedy struck early Thursday [April 9] evening. A couple, […]
In a show of solidarity, Alotau District has released funding to assist the first response team from Alotau to cyclone affected areas in the coming week. Alotau Open MP Ricky Morris says on humanitarian grounds, there are no boundaries to showing support when it comes to disasters. As Tropical Cyclone Maila slowed to a category […]
Milne Bay’s Provincial Education Board has endorsed a one-week delay to classes for this second term beginning Monday for schools in the province. It’s a direct response to Tropical Cyclone Maila still tracking through Milne Bay waters. PEB Chairman Roma Tuidam, in an official notice on Saturday afternoon, confirms the decision was made after they […]
Round five of the OFC Pro League is set to kick off this weekend in Fiji, and PNG Hekari Football Club left home today to take part. After a challenging round four in Honiara last month, the Jerry Allen coached side still sit at the bottom of the standings with one win, two draws and […]
Good news for fuel consumers in the country. The National Government has confirmed, fuel prices returning to four Kina per litre for both petrol and diesel, by next Monday. Rural and Economic Development Minister, Joseph Lelang announced this week that K100-million Kina from the Government’s one-billion Kina fuel relief package, will be released to fuel […]
Classes across East New Britain Province will be suspended next week following heavy rain linked to Tropical Cyclone Maila. The East New Britain provincial education board said schools will not operate from Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, 2026. The decision comes after days of heavy and prolonged rainfall that caused damage to roads, […]
After three years of silence and weak coordination at the district headquarters, Dei District public servants have finally returned to the table, with local MP Desmond Paul Kipa hosting the first-ever meet-and-greet. This is to restore government services and to rebuild confidence in the district administration. The meeting was held at Muglamp District Headquarters on […]
Two women have been confirmed dead in Bougainville as Tropical Cyclone Maila continues to batter the region with strong winds and heavy rainfall. NBC News in Buka received reports of the casualties and widespread destruction linked to the severe weather, as conditions continue to worsen across the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. In Buka on Thursday, […]
A three member independent investigation team has been appointed to look into concerns surrounding the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] 2026 recruitment process. Prime Minister and Acting Defence Minister James Marape confirmed the move, saying the team will be led by the Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleo, supported by the State Solicitor Daniel Rolpagarea, and […]
Wind and rainfall have now reached Alotau Town, residents have been urged to stay indoors,secure property and be intentional in their movement as the category 3 Tropical Cyclone Maila comes through. Personnel supporting the work of the established Provincial Emergency Operating Center were seen out and about yesterday, sounding a warning to residents to prepare […]