From across Papua New Guinea
Vanimo came to a standstill today as hundreds of grieving residents flooded the airport to welcome home late Telefomim MP and Works and Highways Minister, Solan Mirisim. Reflecting the deep respect held for a man widely regarded as a champion of the Sepik people, his casket arrived shortly after midday aboard a Tropic Air flight […]
Five teachers serving at the extremely remote Karamui High School in the Salt Nomane Karamui District of Simbu Province are calling on authorities for urgent assistance to return home following the close of the 2025 academic year. One of the affected teachers, Peter Emmanuel Siba, told NBC News that they are still awaiting payment of […]
Tokua Airport in East New Britain can now accommodate Airbus A220 aircrafts on temporary basis to help address passenger demand during this peak period. National Airports Corporation Acting Managing Director Dominic Kaumu says the arrangement commences today, providing additional capacity in this busy festive season. Kaumu said NAC is also able to facilitate temporary nigh […]
Police in Milne Bay officially launched their festive season operations last Friday, deploying officers across the province to carry out their respective duties. The operation aims to ensure that residents of Milne Bay and visiting members of the public are able to enjoy the festive season in peace and safety. However, police confirmed that a […]
West Sepik Provincial Assembly has elected president of Telefomin rural Local-level Government [LLG], Benny Remmie, as the new deputy governor of West Sepik. The election was held during a Provincial Assembly sitting in Vanimo and was conducted through a secret ballot, following the rules and procedures of the Assembly. A total of 25 Assembly Members […]
For the first time in his life, 14-year-old Jene Mathias can see clearly, following a life-changing cataract surgery delivered through a community outreach by Christian Blind Mission [CBM] in the remote Omaura village of Obura-Woninara District. Born with congenital cataracts, Jene’s world had been clouded since infancy. His parents noticed something was wrong when he […]
The Member for Kikori and Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Soroi Eoe, has officiated the 10th Gulf Youth for Jesus interdenominational youth convention held at Ara’ava village in the Baimuru district. The annual week-long convention brought together youths from across Gulf Province, as well as participants from as far as Lae and […]
Police in Morobe Province have dismantled a dangerous armed criminal gang responsible for a string of violent attacks along the Wau–Bulolo Highway, following an intelligence-led operation conducted on December 12. A statement from the Morobe Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, confirmed that his officers from the Bulolo Police Station, supported by the Criminal […]
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has announced an agreement following more than two and a half years of intensive negotiations with Barrick and New Porgera Ltd, delivering a historic victory for the people of Hela. The agreement provides for the transfer of a K500 million power asset and long-overdue compensation to neglected Hela landowners, specifically the […]
Founder of JL Shopping Assistant, Janice Lus said her business was never born from profit but from the genuine desire to help others. Janice’s story began years ago in Kokopo, East New Britain Province, which is the home of the beloved PNG National Rugby League Team, Rabaul Gurias. During her stay there, she noticed that […]