From across Papua New Guinea
Woman activist Dorothy Tekwie has re- echoed the need for the government to create a women’s ministry in Parliament. She made the call last week at the Momase Regional Development Forum in Madang. “Since Independence, we have never had a women’s ministry in Parliament, although we have the biggest number of ministries in the world. […]
They returned home to Alotau to a rousing welcome yesterday, the medal winners out of Milne Bay for the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellency 2026.They had gone to defend their Gold title and defend they did. 33 year old Paul Esron says he did not expect to win anything out of cocoa he used as […]
Manus Province has joined the global community in celebrating World Immunization Week, highlighting the life-saving importance of vaccines in protecting communities. The annual observance recognizes immunization as one of the most powerful public health interventions, helping to prevent deadly diseases such as measles, polio, tuberculosis, whooping cough, and diphtheria. These diseases once claimed many lives, […]
In a landmark moment for Papua New Guinea and Australia’s enduring partnership, Colonel Boniface Aruma of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force proudly led the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade during the Anzac Day last Saturday, 25 April. As Deputy Commander of the 3rd Brigade, Colonel Aruma is the first PNGDF officer to rise to such […]
NBC News has been reliably informed that the PNG Chiefs will make a major announcement during an impromptu media conference scheduled for 9:00 am tomorrow. While the franchise has declined to comment officially, citing strict NRL protocols regarding player contract negotiations and signings, sources close to the club indicate that the Chiefs are set to […]
The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight. Reports from the East Sepik Provincial Command say the unrest erupted after the suspicious death of a young man from Serikum Village. In retaliation, […]
The National Airports Corporation has officially launched the Mt Hagen Kagamuga Airport upgrade. Work will soon start on the asphalt concrete overlay for the runway. The project is part of NAC’s commitment to ensuring 22 airports meet ICAO standards under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project, CADIP. The 39.4 million kina investment, fully funded by […]
A total of 76 firearms, including two hand grenades, have been surrendered to police in Enga Province under the ongoing gun amnesty program. The weapons were handed over at the Enga Provincial Police Station in Wabag on Monday, following a recent ceasefire agreement between warring factions in Wapenamanda District. Police Minister Sir John Pundari witnessed […]
An independent investigation into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] recruitment process for Basic Recruit Intake 1/2026 has officially commenced. Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu announced the start of the investigation in Port Moresby on Monday, following endorsement by the National Executive Council [NEC]. The investigation will examine allegations and broader concerns surrounding […]
The township of Maprik in East Sepik Province has been placed under lockdown following a violent incident that saw five duplex houses at the New Town Police Barracks burned down overnight. According to the East Sepik Provincial Command, the unrest erupted after the suspicious death of a young man from Serikum Village. In retaliation, nearby […]