From across Papua New Guinea
38 prisoners escaped from the Kerevat Correctional Services prison in East New Britain last night. Police sources say at least three escapees have been recaptured while 35 are still at large. Kerevat’s Jail commander Superintended John Poris has refused to comment on the jail break, indicating that an official statement will be released by the […]
The National Department of Health has officially confirmed a measles outbreak in New Ireland Province, following laboratory testing and disease surveillance conducted by the New Ireland Provincial Health Authority. The Provincial Health Authority says the outbreak was confirmed after its Rapid Response Team carried out investigations in the Puas and Umbukul catchment areas, where suspected […]
The National Airports Corporation [NAC] has issued a warning to drone operators in Buka following an increase in unauthorised flights within the airport’s controlled airspace. NAC airport Manager Fabian Hakalits issued the warning after a recent incident over the weekend in which an individual had flown an uncertified drone while an aircraft was parked on […]
The Border Command of Royal Papua New Guinea will make history on Friday, July 10 when it launches its first-ever suite of corporate publications and officially unveils its new logo and motto ‘Pawarim lo Boda’. The launch, to be held in the morning of the final day of the RPNGC Police Planning Workshop, represents the […]
New Britain Palm Oil has launched projects at Markham farm in Morobe Province, following the signing of the Development Agreement recently. People of Zifasing, and New Britain Palm Oil delegates from Malaysia, and West New Britain together joined the celebration of achievement. During the launch, Governor Reinbo Paita challenged locals to free up land for […]
The Angoram Police Station remains closed indefinitely, following a violent attack on law enforcement personnel, their families, and the station barracks by members of the Kanda tribe on Tuesday, June 30. Police authorities said operations will not resume until a clear explanation is provided for what they have condemned as a direct criminal act against […]
Construction of a new mess hall and women’s compound has begun at the Vanimo Correctional Service, following a National Court order to upgrade basic facilities at the deteriorating jail. Vanimo CS Commander Michael Auirap confirmed work has started after Justice David Cannings issued enforcement orders under Section 57 of the Constitution. The orders directed the […]
The Correctional Service in Vanimo, West Sepik has received a 1000 litre water tank from Bewani Oil Palm Limited to help inmates cope with expected water shortages during the current El Nino period. Vanimo CS Commander, Michael Auirap said clean drinking water is the facility’s most urgent problem. “As Vanimo has no water supply in […]
The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority [WHPHA] has activated a preparedness plan to stop a measles outbreak from reaching the province. The PHA warns that increasing population movement and worsening El Nino conditions could quickly spread the virus into Western Highlands. WHPHA chief executive officer Dr. Jonah Kurubi in an interview with NBC News, said […]
A milestone in education was celebrated yesterday, as Youth With A Mission [YWAM] Wewak hosted the first-ever Early Childhood Teacher Training Graduation in Balif village, of Maprik, East Sepik. Director Jenny Francis delivered the keynote speech, thanking the Maprik District Development Authority, local churches, and the wider community for their unwavering support. She encouraged the […]