From across Papua New Guinea
Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited [MVIL] has announced plans to sign similar agreements with Provincial Health Authorities across Papua New Guinea after recently signed its first Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority [NCDPHA]. The agreement aims to improve the verification of medical reports, speed up insurance claims, and strengthen cooperation […]
The University of Papua New Guinea [UPNG] is planning to establish partnerships with leading universities from China, the United States and Australia to set up satellite and sister campuses on its Waigani campus. The proposal forms part of UPNG’s 20 to 50-year master plan aimed at expanding access to internationally recognised higher education for Papua […]
Intending candidates for the coming 2027 National General Election, supporters as well as the general public in Madang Province have been urged not to politicise the current police recruitment drive that is penetrating right down to the district level. Provincial Police Commander for Madang, Superintendent Robert Baim made the call following rumors in the province […]
Police have frozen K4 million in suspected stolen public funds held in the bank account of a foreign-owned company. This pushes the total value of assets and funds restrained under anti-money laundering investigations to more than K200 million. Police Commissioner David Manning said the money was allegedly paid by a District Development Authority [DDA] to […]
Of the two prisoners still on the run after the recent Baisu Correctional Institution breakout, one has been shot dead during a dawn raid by a joint Police and Correctional Service operation, leaving only one escapee still at large. Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent John Sagom confirmed it saying the joint operation is […]
PNG Power is selling electricity for less than it costs to buy it, outgoing minister William Duma says, warning that the pricing system has left the state-owned company struggling financially. Speaking during the handover of PNG Power responsibilities to the new minister, Richard Maru on Monday, Mr Duma said PNG Power sells electricity at an […]
Outgoing Minister responsible for PNG Power, William Duma, says unpaid electricity bills by government agencies are one of the biggest reasons the state-owned power company continues to face financial difficulties. Speaking during the handover of PNG Power responsibilities to the new minister, Richard Maru on Monday, Mr Duma said government departments, hospitals, schools, police stations […]
New Information and Communication Technology Minister Robert Naguri says every Papua New Guinean should have equal access to digital services, regardless of where they live. Speaking at the opening of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Port Moresby on Monday, Mr Naguri said digital transformation must benefit everyone, including people in rural communities, women, youth, […]
Authorities in Bougainville are now working to repatriate two fishermen who drifted to Tanga Island in New Ireland Province, after their boat developed engine problems during a tuna fishing trip. ABG Community Government Secretary, Belinda Maree-Gara Lanbong, confirmed her office is coordinating with relevant agencies to bring the duo safely back to Buka. The two […]
Prime Minister James Marape described the successful restoration of Air Niugini’s direct flights between Port Moresby and Narita International Airport in Japan, as a major milestone in PNG’s Aviation Sector. He also welcomed this restoration as a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s economic, tourism, investment and people-to-people ties with one of its closest […]