From across Papua New Guinea
Local LLG Presidents responsible for areas greatly affected by Cyclone Maila in Milne Bay Province have called on the Government to place emphasis on preparedness and response for future disasters and emergencies. Presidents from the Yeleyamba, Murua, and Louisiaide rural local level government areas in Samarai Murua District say this gap was greatly felt during […]
The roadblock set up by soldiers at Murray Barracks has now been cleared, following an overnight standoff in Port Moresby. Despite the removal of the barricade, the soldiers have maintained a formal four-point ultimatum to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] hierarchy, calling for immediate accountability and an end to alleged systemic corruption. The […]
Aviation Security at Port Moresby’s Jackson’s Airport remains on high alert following three separate smuggling attempts intercepted this month. The National Airports Corporation confirmed the latest incident occurred on Thursday, April 9th when Air Niugini ground handlers noticed two unusual packages arriving on flight PX 189 from Mt Hagen. AVSEC officers monitored the arrival hall […]
The Papua New Guinea Indigenous team has launched its 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships [NICC] campaign with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Queensland Indigenous on Tuesday. Playing in Yuwibara Country in Mackay, Australia, the PNG side put on a clinical performance to chase down Queensland’s total with ease. Queensland won the toss and elected to […]
Samoa has secured a spot in the 2027 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup after a dominant, undefeated performance at the East Asia Pacific [EAP] Qualifier in Port Moresby. The Samoans finished at the top of the table with a perfect record of four wins from four matches, concluding the tournament with eight points and […]
The Walk the Talk Association Inc. [WTTAI] has formalized a significant partnership with Gabagaba Primary School to deliver the Flexible Open and Distance Education [FODE] program, targeting out-of-school youth and adult learners within the Rigo District. The recent agreement, signed between WTTAI executives and the school’s board of management, establishes a collaborative framework to provide […]
Opposition leader James Nomane says the PNG Defense Force soldiers who blew the whistle about flaws in the recruitment process must be protected. Nomane says the current outcry by this small minority is not an isolated situation, but an outcome of sustained political interference and institutional decay within the Force. The Opposition also called on […]
Most schools in the National Capital District have sent students home today due to growing safety concerns. The disruption comes as many students from areas such as Tokarara, Hohola, and nearby settlements were unable to travel to school because of the tense situation at Murray Barracks. NBC News visited several schools along major roads and […]
The Central Dabaris and Morobe Kandes are set for an explosive Round 2 clash in the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup this weekend at Ron Albert Oval. Both sides enter the fixture with winning momentum after successful season openers. The Dabaris currently sit atop the competition ladder following a dominant 32-18 victory over the Waghi Tumbe. Meanwhile, […]
The Chief of Defence Force has issued a Close Camp order for all PNGDF units and military establishments nationwide following the recent unrest staged by soldiers in Port Moresby last night. Chief of Defence Rear admiral Philip Polewara’s directive takes effect immediately and will last for one month. Directive No. 7 of 2026 enforces strict […]