From across Papua New Guinea
Water PNG Limited says there will not be a total shutdown of Port Moresby’s water supply during planned repairs to the Rouna 1/3 raw water pipeline, despite a letter circulating on social media claiming otherwise. The state utility company also assured residents and businesses that the public will be fully informed ahead of any planned […]
Residents in Tari can expect improved waste management and cleaner streets following the presentation of a new dump truck to the Tari Urban Local Level Government [LLG]. The Tari-Pori District Development Authority [DDA] handed over the vehicle during a public event outside Hulukumaiya Haus, witnessed by ward councilors, LLG managers, district public servants, and members […]
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has confirmed that office space will be allocated at Hulukumaiya Haus, also known as the Hela 3 Building, to accommodate the National Forest Authority’s new provincial operations in Tari. The announcement follows a formal request from National Forest Authority Acting Managing Director John Mosoro, seeking office space at the Hela Provincial […]
Five students were injured during a confrontation involving students of Paglum Adventist Secondary School in Mul-Baiyer District, prompting Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa and Mul-Baiyer MP Jacob Kop Maki to call for a thorough and speedy investigation. Police confirmed there were no fatalities. Two students were treated and discharged from hospital, while three remain admitted […]
The 2026 electoral update program for Northern Province, including the photo roll initiative for Popondetta District, was officially launched on Wednesday in Popondetta by Minister for Administrative Services and Member for Popondetta, Richard Masere. Speaking during the launch, Minister Masere announced that the district has allocated K700,000 to support the photo roll updating program across […]
Students in East New Britain will soon have greater access to university education after the University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] and the East New Britain Provincial Government signed an agreement to upgrade the Kokopo Open Campus into a University Learning Centre. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed at UPNG administration on June 9 by […]
The Pangu Party Convention Expo opened at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby today [Wednesday] as part of the Party’s Convention, which runs until Friday. Minister for Works and Highways and Regional Member for Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, officially opened the Expo. Speaking at the opening, Minister Tsiamalili said the Expo showcases the Government’s achievements […]
About 20 correctional service officers are currently detained by police for illegal discharge of firearms and threatening the public in the nation’s capital. It is alleged that the incident happened over reports of an unofficial appointment of a new head of Correctional Service. This is according to the Police Assistant Commissioner for NCD and Central […]
Acting Correctional Service Commissioner Bernard Nepo says he is prepared to vacate the office once a new commissioner is formally appointed. Mr. Nepo said the National Executive Council is expected to make an official announcement next week. Nepo has served as Acting Commissioner of the Papua New Guinea Correctional Service since July 2024. His willingness […]
Police Minister Sir John Pundari has described Tuesday night’s conduct by Correctional Service personnel as totally unacceptable. Police Minister Sir John Pundari has expressed disappointment at the reported conduct by the Correctional Service officers, which went viral on social media. He says PNG has many highly trained and disciplined officers in the Correctional Service, the […]