From across Papua New Guinea
Police in the National Capital District have arrested a 29-year-old man on eight charges relating to forgery and online scams. NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab confirmed the arrest, stating that Nine Mile police acted after a formal complaint of stealing by false pretenses was lodged in March. The suspect allegedly advertised services online to produce […]
The PNG National Women’s Football team, the PNG Bilums are one game away from qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup schedule for next year in Brazil. The OFC’s direct automatic qualification spot will be decided tomorrow night when they take on New Zealand at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland in the Oceania Qualifiers final. […]
The Morobe Provincial Government’s business arm, Morobe Resource Holdings Limited [MRHL], has been plunged into a crisis after its office was chained and locked last week, denying staff access and paralyzing operations. MRHL Manageress Nou Artang confirmed that the lockout, reportedly initiated by the Provincial Executive Council [PEC], has severely disrupted the company’s ability to […]
More than 100 youths from the Igatang community in Nawaeb District have taken matters into their own hands, constructing an 800-meter road using only crowbars and spades to demand better government attention. The initiative, located in Ward 14 of the Aihi LLG, aims to provide the community with easier access to markets, stores, and transport […]
Madang United and Agmark Morobe Wawens played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Laiwaden Oval recently, in a friendly match aimed at fostering sportsmanship and regional cooperation within the Momase region. Madang Provincial Events Committee [MPEC] chairman and Madang United representative, Siegfried Beschel, praised the visiting Lae-based side for their commitment to the fixture. “This […]
Affected families of the Lumi Landslide in East Wapei LLG have received a cheque of K200, 000 from West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou who was in Lumi on Friday 10th April 2026 accompanied by Sandaun Provincial Administrator Jacob Areman. The cheque of K200,000 is to assist the displaced families in relocating and building new houses […]
The push for the introduction of two years of compulsory military service as a national program aimed at transforming the mindset and attitudes of the next generation of citizens must continue, says Captain James Pima. Captain Pima, owner of Heli Solutions Ltd and former PNGDF pilot said this initiative should begin with Grade 12 school […]
Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] has announced major fuel price increases and warned PMV owners and transport operators not to raise fares. Sam Basil Jr, Bulolo MP and United Labour Party leader, said the ICCC must understand the basic rule of supply and demand that drives business decisions. He said a sudden increase of […]
Situm Health Centre in Morobe’s Nawaeb District is the first facility in the district to receive essential medical supplies under the District Medicine Support Program, aimed at addressing ongoing shortages in rural health facilities. The District MP, Theo Pelgen said the program is a critical step toward strengthening healthcare services in remote communities. “This support […]
Papua New Guinea international Gairo Voro claimed Man of the Match honors as the London Broncos dismantled the Sheffield Eagles 48-4 at Cherry Red Records Stadium on Sunday. The explosive five-eight was a constant threat throughout the Round 10 Betfred Championship clash, capping off a dominant individual performance with a powerful late try that punctuated […]